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Starting a Vegetable Garden on Bermudagrass: Kill the Grass First

Bermudagrass eradication takes ≥3 months. Wait until it's fully green in spring, then spray the entire future garden area (plus a 20-ft buffer) with glyphosate. Repeat as needed until no regrowth appears. Only then till, amend, and plant.

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