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Removing English Ivy for Grass in Charlotte: Mow, Grade, Compost, Seed

15,000 sq ft ivy, some trees removed for sun. Mow ivy low (protect tree roots), light grade, add topsoil where roots exposed, seed, cover ⅜ inch with thermophilic compost (1 cy/1,000 sq ft). Pro suppliers: Leprechaun (Charlotte).

Or spray Roundup first—roots still need grading out. Clean seedbed = less future mowing of ivy trash.

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