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Message: [QUOTE="Chuck, post: 58874, member: 944"] Didn't know about the grass so that makes a big difference. You will have to get rid of the grass and there are two ways to do it. One, using chemicals and two, solarizing. Some folks will dig up the area, smooth it out and put weed cloth on top of the ground and then cut slits in the cloth and plant their plants and put mulch all over the cloth. If you do it that way I will guarantee you will be working your tail off in 2 or 3 years trying to remove the cloth along with all the weeds of whose seeds have blown in and sprouted. There is no such thing as weed free except concrete and even that is not 100%. Depending on the type of grass you have will depend on how much work is involved in removing it if you do it manually. I have never seen the removal of lawn grass manually to be successful. There will always be runners and little pieces that will resprout. I hate to admit it but using chemicals like Grass B Gone is the easiest and quickest. If you solarize it will take probably 3 months depending where you live. As for digging up the soil and putting weed cloth down, save your money as you will have weeds no matter what. The secret to maintaining a weed free garden is to not let any weeds grow. Heavy mulch will help but is not a cure. As for as the compost goes it is all great unless it is full of chemicals like the Scotts and Miracal Grow types. If you use organic products from the start, in the long run it will be a healthier garden. Less diseases and insects to put up with plus safer for your family and pets. [/QUOTE]

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