I killed the bermuda grass with round up.
2006-09-27 13:23:35 · 7 answers · asked by tiringer 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I agree with Avg. Joe. If you have significant grass clumps, you might want to rake them out halfway through the tilling. BTW, the tilling may take many "passes" over the same ground to get the soil texture you want. But be patient--it will work. I've been doing it for years.
2006-09-27 13:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use the tiller, but make sure you wait a while for the Round-Up to dissipate. Round-Up is a Total-Kill product and will kill any thing you plant there for a while. Check the Round-Up label for waiting times after treatment before you try to plant any thing. You may have to wait a few weeks. Be careful when watering, the run-off water will contain enough Round-up to kill surrounding plants and grass.
2006-09-27 13:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by dathinman8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use the tiller over the dead grass and pull out the grass and roots you till. If you're not a big, strong, sturdy person, don't rent too big a tiller. The smallest one is best, because it's easier to handle.
I rented a medium sized one and brought it home in the trunk of my car. I had to get two neighbor men to get it out of the car! One of them had pity on me and did most of the tilling for me and gave me a lesson on how it's done. Then he returned it to the rental place and made them give me a refund for renting the wrong size tiller to me!!
2006-09-27 19:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by KIT J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No initial preperation needed. Just go at it with the tiller. The first round or two might be a little tough, but once you get through the roots, it will work great. A few passes will be needed. Good Luck.
2006-09-27 13:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go right at it with the tiller. You may have to make several passes to get the soil in the proper condition though.
2006-09-29 04:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the tiller but usually no. go to a place that rents tillers and ask them for a professional opinion.
2006-09-27 13:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by younggramma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have the roots and big clumps of dirt removed, you need to add soil amendments so that your new plants have a nice new home. Add a couple of inches of purchased mulch (if you don't have your own mulch pile) and then till that in.
2006-09-27 13:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by Roca W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋