How do I get rid of an overgrown garden.?

Question

We moved into a house with a huge overgrown garden, thousands of hostas, weeds and other unknown flowers and plants. All I want is grass! What is the best way to get rid of it all? I don't mind a little hard work, but don't want to spend tons of money.

Answer 1

Till it! Then plant grass

Answer 2

I don't like using herbicides or weed killers, the best way I know is to plow up the whole garden. Plowing the weeds under and pulling some of the weeds up, and then planting grass. Maybe if, some of the wild flowers are pretty enough, you could transplant somewhere else, since some wild flower are very pretty.

Answer 3

First, ask the landlord if they can do anything. It's their responsibility really. Maybe they can help. This method takes time, but the least effort and expense: Cover the weeds with cardboard or several layers of newspaper and wet them with a hose. If the weeds are too high, you may need to cut them down first. Cover the layers with a thick layer of mulch (3-5" is good). A lot of tree removal businesses are happy to give you their wood chips and will deliver them for free. A nice layer of mulch can really improve the looks of any yard. Just wait a few months and make sure to cover any weeds that pop out. No sun, and the weeds will die, rot and make a great compost for your new yard. You could also help the process along by digging out the weeds by hand. A good weeding fork is a worthy investment.

Answer 4

Give them away. Tell friends, family, and neighbors to come and dig up all they want. Before long the garden will be cleared and ready for sod or seed. Better yet invest 5 dollars in an add in you local paper inviting anyone who wants free plants to bring a shovel and to start digging. You would probably have an empty garden within one day. Man, I wish I lived near you because I'd be there.

Answer 5

Put out a sign " Free Plants " . Put a flyer , stating your situation , on bulletin boards, where they will be seen . ( Grocery store, convenience store , etc) You'll soon have plenty of people wanting to do the work for you . ( I'll do it !( If in the right location) - email me ;D)

Why you would want "just grass" , is beyond me . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz *snore* ;D

Answer 6

if your housegarden is a small one then u can pull out all the weeds yourself.Do not water the plants.They will wilt.Make a target,that you can do it in a weeks time.but it will extend to may be a fortnight.whenever you are angry just go and pull out as much as possible.if ur garden is really big try to employ a person.

Answer 7

Get a hoe and a rake and pull pull pull! We had the same thing last year. I yanked and pulled everything out and then put in what I wanted or kept some of the plants but repositioned them.

Answer 8

get a pitch fork and digor you could rent a tiller