drjay9051
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- Kioti DK 40 HST
I am looking to prep about an acre for grass seed come springtime. Right now it is just some scattered grass, weeds and bare earth( mostly sandy soil). I did attempt to prep the area with a chain drag but not much happened except some scratching of the surface. Whats the best way to go:
1. buy a disc harrow
2. scrape with my box blade
3. use the FEL
4. rent a walk behind self propelled roto tiller for $85 for a weekend of hard labor
5. Buy a tiller for my PTO (very expensive option)
I have been told the disc harrow will only work for soft earth previously planted and the tiller is best to turn over the soil to a good depth for decompacting it. I suppose for the same price of the PTO tiller I could pay to have it done but thats no fun.
Should I spray roundup or just turn it all under and let the existing vegatation rot?
Thanks for the help.
1. buy a disc harrow
2. scrape with my box blade
3. use the FEL
4. rent a walk behind self propelled roto tiller for $85 for a weekend of hard labor
5. Buy a tiller for my PTO (very expensive option)
I have been told the disc harrow will only work for soft earth previously planted and the tiller is best to turn over the soil to a good depth for decompacting it. I suppose for the same price of the PTO tiller I could pay to have it done but thats no fun.
Should I spray roundup or just turn it all under and let the existing vegatation rot?
Thanks for the help.