I know it’s hated here. We ripped up all the sod in our lawn to start a native garden. We are trying to get it all up, but it seems impossible to get it all. How bad is it to leave some netting and paper behind as we start to plant? Is it truly pertinent to get it all up before planting? Thanks all. Zone 7a/7b
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I wouldn’t say it’s critical. It doesn’t really do its job so your plants will spread fine. It’s just extremely annoying the next time you go to do some garden work and hit another patch of it.
Of course it’s just good to remove as much plastic from the earth as you can.
That’s good to know thank you. Agreed, going to get as much out as we can but it will likely be a slow process!
There is nothing wrong with some lawn for recreation uses and paths. It's a good idea to remove grass slowly so you don't get overwhelmed with the demands of a new planting and other on-going care.
Right! My garden keeps slowly creeping eastward. A few feet at a time!
Too late, ripped it all up and overwhelmed 😂we have a pretty small lawn though.