Backyard is in need of overhaul. Sloped yard and completely weeds.

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Zone 6a

Bought the house this year and planning on laying sod next spring. We have two dogs so I’d like to find something that will be a little more durable. Planning on putting in a sprinkler system and figured I could just till up the dirt to make it easier to lay the lines.

What is the best way to get rid of all the weeds? I’ve heard glyphosate works well but I don’t know if that’s the best option. Could I just till up the whole yard and pull them out?

Also I would like to put in some kind of wall to help with the slope on the east side. (the house faces north). And flatten out the lower part near the fence at the south end.

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Landscaping Ideas

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How can I fix the crumbling mortar between these pavers?

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Installed some LED lights on my Zero Turn mower!!

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Artificial Turf as alternative to patio?

I have an area that I’m trying to figure out a solution for in the backyard, and I’m wondering if artificial turf is a good option.

The area is mostly covered by a gazebo and is in the root zone for a large red oak. I don’t want a patio there because I’m concerned what that would do to tree roots (digging down 8-10" & backfilling with road base, then using polymer sand between the pavers means almost no water/air exchange for the roots in that area). So I’m looking for alternative options.

One idea is faux turf - artificial grass. I think this can be installed by just skimming the grass that is there off the ground, adding an inch or two of coarse sand, weed block fabric, then the turf. I know it will look fake, but it would be mud-free & feel stable under foot.

The gazebo is one of those screen-house things without a floor, so nothing will grow under it normally. Has anyone seen artificial turf hold up well over time? Is it a huge PITA to clean/manage?

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What kind of edging is this?

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