Question
Hi. I live in Central Tx. I recently bought a house without grass in the backyard. But it seems that weeds and the old grass (perhaps crab grass) is creeping and growing. It is heavy taking over about 90% of the backyard. If I spray the grass and weeds with weed and grass killer, will my yard be okay to plant St. Augustine sod or plugs?

Thank you for your help.

Answer
As long as it is not a "Season Long" grass and weed killer. Some products kill off the vegetation, allowing you to then seed with your preferred plants. Other products basically sterilize the soil. Those are good for gravel driveways and walkways, where you want to stop things from growing in.

Just make sure to pick the right product, and you should be fine.

Good luck!

-C.J. Brown
www.TheLawnCoach.com