Question
I live in Quincy, MA.  I am trying to renovation my lawn.  I have spray Roundup and weed/grass is dying now.  Question is what should I do next?

A) Remove all root/dead weed using Sod cutter?
B) Rake root/dead weed before and after rototiller
C) rototille root/dead weed and leave it all in the soil.

Thanks,
-Danny

Answer
I would recommend b or c. (I would think c is fine).

Just make sure you rake smooth. Then water well (or wait for rain) to settle the soil. Then re-rake to even out any hills and valleys which may have formed by the settling soil. Repeat as needed. The more raking, watering and waiting you do, the better a lawn surface you will get.

If you decide to use sod-cutter, you can compost the surface. I don't think this is necerssary and loosing soil before replanting is not a bad idea. My vote is on C) but all are good options.