[Drill Thrawl]

Leaving the sod gives you some compost.

Another way around the weed issue is to put down about 6 or so layers of newspaper, then mulch. When you plant just poke a hold in the paper where the seed\plant will be.

For a long term option I use carboard and then mulch and let it sit for about a year.

[momto6]

I think I might try that, thank you for the idea.