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Starting an Organic Garden Over Existing Grass

Remove grass by digging out sod, shaking off soil, and composting roots (or relocating sod). Dig below the root zone to prevent regrowth. Mulch new beds 3″ deep — any breakthrough weeds pull easily. Test soil first and build fertility with compost. More at avant-gardening.com.

— The Long Island Gardener

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