Question
My backyard lawn died recently and there is nothing but dry dirt and weeds.  I am trying to weigh my options, however I have little to zero money to spend on it.  I am contemplating two things:

1.- Adding a smaller lawn w/ sprinklers (no sprinklers currently exist) and gravel everywhere else.

2.- Putting gravel everywhere w/ no lawn.

If I wanted to add a lawn where the soil is hard and nothing but weeds exist, what do I need to do to grow a lawn from seeds?

If laying gravel, what steps do I need to take in order to prevent weeds from growing thru the gravel?

I know which would be easier to maintain, but which would be cheaper to implement?

*Also, how do I get rid of crabgrass, and what steps do I need to take in order to strengthen a lawn (I am used to just mowing a lawn, and other than watering I have NO experience when it comes to fertilizing/feeding a lawn)?

Please let me know at your earliest convenience.  I am in deep need of help and any advice you could give would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!

Michael

Answer
Michael,
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