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After Roundup: Best Next Steps for Lawn Renovation

Rototill dead vegetation in (option C), rake smooth, water to settle, re‑rake to level. Repeat until surface is even. Sod cutter removes topsoil—unnecessary. The dead layer decomposes; no need to haul it away. Then seed or sod.

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