Thanks for your comments.
Nan, did the newspaper trick work keeping the old grass from growing through? I'm ready to use a heavier paper, but a single layer because I'd have to buy it. Not sure where to get old newspaper from, I've gone digital ages ago. Probably from a library, but DW may object at using newsprint -although she tells me of her early time in the UK seeing people eat fish-and-chips wrapped in old newspaper.
Salsacharley, your experience is what I'm fearing, and wish to avoid -glad I asked. I want to keep the height of the beds down, for the few cases when one of us has to step in a bed (a very rare occurrence, to minimize compaction.) I dont know what kind of grass we have, will try to find out. I have some time to research this issue and will check with my landscaper. Worst case, will have it peeled of, at extra cost.
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So finally earlier this week, I took the plunge and started some seeds. I do a bit every night or two. DW brought some seeds back last time she visited Greece. She declared them at customs and said the officer didn't even bat an eye.
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