Grass has been poisened! - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by Nora5783
August 31, 2017
Hi guys! if my grass has been poisened does that mean i should put seeds on it? What do you suggest im new to gardening so i dont know how to go about my dead grass. Any tips? 😎 (also when i say my grass i mean the entire backyard lol i guess the last owners were quite lazy with the grass!)

Victoria
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A comment from Nora5783
August 31, 2017
Hi sandy yes i know it has been poisened as i know the old owners of the house! I dont know the exact brand though unfortunely

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Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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A comment from greene
August 31, 2017
Are you in Canada? I think there are only a limited number of acceptable herbicides that can be sold/used.
Did you purchase the house? If so, contact your real estate agent and tell them to get in touch with the seller - if someone deliberately poisoned the land you have a right to know what was used. The seller could be liable for damages.

Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
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Answer from Bonehead
August 31, 2017
Since you don't know the nature of the poison used, here's what I would do. During the rest of our dry weather, I'd rake out rocks, level up the surface, and dig out obvious weeds like tap-rooted dandelions. Once we are into the rainy fall season, I'd add a good layer of topsoil (if that is an affordable option) and then reseed. You may want to also do a soil test and supplement any missing minerals or adjust for pH. Hope for the best. Good luck.

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