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Originally Posted by jAZ
So I have a small patch of grass in the back yard. I turned off the sprinkler this summer because there was a problem with it. So the grass died (not just hybernated... it hasn't returned since watering resumed).
What has come back in a lot of weeds.
So I'm looking to start over.
Looking for suggestions on techniques to get back to green grass (it's about time to plant winter rye grass out here in AZ so I think the timing is OK).
I have a gallon of Ground Clear, but I don't want to use that anywhere I want grass. I have some Weed and Feed, but I wasn't sure if that was the right thing at this point (killing off the weeds first?).
Also, what's the best way to get rid of the weeds? Kill them and mow them as low as possible? Weed eater? I can't pull them all out. It's nearly the whole lawn at this point.
Any tips, techniques or suggestions?
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Kill all the weeds. Round up is fine. Your soil will be fine. After the weeds are dead then spread the seed. I am assuming you have just dirt. If you have dead grass, rake it up the best you can. Rye grass grows easily so just spreading it with a spreader and watering is fine. If you want to go the extra mile throw some hay on top of the seed. By the time the hay decomposes your grass will be in. Don't use any fertilizer until the grass germinates, imo. Then use regular fertilizer, not a heavy duty "green in a day" type stuff or you risk burning out the new grass. Keep the seeds moist but don't overwater. I know that is a job in AZ with it being so dry but that is key. Rye grass should germintate in about 10 days or so. I would suggest though spreading another type of seed along with your rye. Something that is tolerant of your climate there.