Last spring I tried making this little patch of grass outside our bulding ready for planting, but didn't quite succeed. I now thought of digging up some of the dirt, place cardboard and then put new dirt on top. I think that might prevent most weed from regrowing. What do you think? 🌻
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Find access to a tiller and till the soil first. Lay your cardboard and newspapers down and then put a blend of garden soil and compost and such. Several inches.
It sounds like you have a good understanding. The other thing you can do is a couple raised beds. Still put your cardboard down and remove all grasses and weeds
@Entheesa raised beds eliminate the need to fully till your soil 16” deep. Raised beds allow you to completely overlook lousy dirt by adding all the soil amendments you need. Also enables you to shade tender plants more easily
