Converting a Vegetable Garden to Lawn

Transitioning from tilled garden to turf requires killing existing vegetation and preparing a smooth seedbed.

Step-by-Step

Spray glyphosate (Roundup or generic) to kill all plants; wait for complete kill.
Till entire area; level and firm.
Sod or seed appropriate grass for your region and sun exposure.
Apply starter fertilizer at seeding/sodding.
Begin maintenance program (pre-emergent, fertilization, mowing) per local nursery calendar.

Glyphosate has no soil residual; seeding can occur immediately after kill. Use pre-emergent next season to prevent annual weeds.

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