Our Website: http://sfinbloom.art See our resource list for native plant finders, bird friendly and poisonous plant search tools as well as other resources. Drip Irrigation Tutorial: https://superpeer.com/sfinbloom/collection/irrigation-101 Grass Removal Tools: Spade Grub Hoe Quail Sod Cutter Toro Dingo 6-8 Weeks Sheet Mulching Method: Materials Needed Mower, Cardboard or Newspaper, Mulch/Compost, Shovel 1. Mow lawn as short as possible 1a. Throw clippings on lawn 2. Immediately water thoroughly 3. Layer Newspaper or Cardboard 3a. 15-20 layers of non-glossy newspaper 3b. Cardboard: remove all tape and staples 4. Water until soggy 5. Add 4 - 6” of soil or compost or mulch on top of newspaper/cardboard layers 6. Allow 6 - 8 weeks for the grass under the paper/cardboard & compost layers to die back. Be patient! The longer you allow the decomposition process to take place, the better results you will see. Timing Spring is the best time of year but it will also work if you do it in the fall. o If you want to plant in the fall, start your lawn removal process in the spring o If you want to plant in the spring, start this process in the fall Why some people don’t prefer it: - It takes a fairly long time, so patience is key. - This is not a practical application for steep slopes.