Thanks to everyone fo the replies.

The light elimination method sounds interesting but being a newbie I'm all excited and keen to get on with planting so I might limit that to part of the plot and try the method suggested by Alan and Joan, (cut the grass short, mulch, till and weed as you go).

I'm guessing from your replies that lifting turf is not really a useful option. Also I know that grass clippings can go on the compost heap but I thought that turves might not do it any good.

thanks again


SteveM