I recently moved into a new house and discovered a garden overrun with 4ft weeds. I've managed to mow and trim some of it, but I'm still facing issues. One side has dying grass, possibly due to the lack of rain or the insufficient topsoil, while the other side has no grass at all, revealing bits of rubble underneath. According to my neighbor, this is actually the best the garden has looked. The previous owner filled it with rubble and bricks before adding only a thin layer of topsoil. I'm looking for an easy way to restore this garden, aiming to create a lawn and possibly include some flowers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I totally get your frustration! I faced a similar issue with massive boulders. Unfortunately, you’ll likely need to dig it out. It's hard work, but trust me, it's worth it in the long run. Once you clear that rubble, you'll have a much better chance at a nice lawn!
It sounds like you've got a classic case of what's sometimes called "builder's loam." Your best move here is to bring in a decent amount of topsoil—aim for at least 4 inches to really give your lawn a fighting chance. Removing all that rubble is going to be tough, but if you're willing to put in some elbow grease, raking it out could be worth it. It’ll help your grass grow much better!
So, just to clarify, do you mean I should put 4" of topsoil right on top of the existing grass?
Yikes! That's what I was worried about too! This sounds like quite a project.