[bucky130]

How big of an area is it? Is it to steep to get equipment on? Do you have access to any if its not? You may want to start a good spraying plan this summer and into the fall to get the grass killed off. Then come next spring you can frost seed some clover, or maybe a clover chicory mix, or something similar. I have done something similar at my place, ive gone from about 2 acres to mow down to about half an acre now, not because it steep just because I hate cutting grass and like to watch the deer. I have been battling the grass regrowing in my plots for the past few years because I didnt get everything killed. Save youself the hassle and do it right the first time.

 

[bucky130]

When I said spraying plan i meant just to get the grasses and weeds killed off. at least 2 maybe 3 rounds of round up, or a generic, if you want to get everything killed. I guess it depends on what you are doing. There are a lot of different plans you could go with. You get it killed early and maybe do a fall brascia clover plot.If you dont want to till that much ground, sounds like to much work but ive never used a tiller that wasnt 30 years old, you could make sure its all dead by fall so you can do a spring frost seed. Dutch will give you good advice. I do not know anything about post, but that clover and spray can be expensive so have a plan and do it right the first time. Any plans on hunting the area or is it just for observing? Im a big fan of the fruit trees too. A little more expensive to start out with, but if you are looking for something long term they will be the cheapest and less maintenance. They can also make an attractive addition to your landscaping and provide a nice snack for your family.

 

[bucky130]

You could have it done for fall if you dont care what your yard looks like for a couple of months this summer.

 

[bucky130]

Just saw where you are from. Theres a place in state college that may be able to help you and get cheaper seed. Its a John Deere Landscaping store dont know the actual name buts it back by best line equipment just off Atherton. I know they have food plot stuff and do the soil test, dont know how much.

 

[bucky130]

Im not having very good success with my techomate clover chicory mix. Chicory is growing but there is almost no clover at all, planted last fall. There is a section of just clover from my local store that is growing well.

 

[bucky130]

If there is decent soil there you shouldnt need to haul in topsoil. If its dead already get it tore up and follow the directions someone gave you on here about tearing it up and spraying again. You will be fine for this fall.