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Preparing your area for a groundcover
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How can I prepare my soil for a groundcover?
Preparing your area for a groundcover
If you are planting a groundcover, it is important that you remove all turf grass, weeds, and other vegetation to eliminate competition. The grass may be killed using an herbicide, by covering it with a sheet of dark plastic for a few months, or if the area is manageable, you can remove the sod by hand or with a sod cutter. Once dead, most vegetation can be turned into the soil, adding organic matter.
