I purchased 32 acres in rural KY about 7 years ago. 25 acres are wooded. The first thing I learned was about the bugs here. The second thing was about Permathrin (insecticide you actually spray on your clothing).
The third thing I learned was when Tractor Supply has the huge bottles of herbicide on sale (like Roundup.
I also bought a used tractor and use those heavy nylon tie downs to drag logs around.
And I got a GOOD weed whacker and a couple of 10” diameter steel cutters with an edge that is identical to a chain saw, regarding the blades. You even sharpen it like a chain saw. That sucker cuts through saplings, etc. up to 4” in diameter like a knife through butter. Two blades for $20 on Amazon.
Permathrin is awesome!
I’d use an herbicide on the weeds. Don’t bother with round-up, vinegar is cheaper.
I’d sow it with rye for sure. You can use Zoysia, there are benefits and drawbacks to it.
Good luck!
I use old 10” saw blades in my weed whacker.
Advantages: doesn’t throw cutting all over you, does larger stuff, uses little power from the motor.
Disadvantages: blade will scratch/cut things you accidentally touch.
Not dangerous to the operator but mustn’t swing the blade into someone nearby.
HaHa! When I saw it was Robroys woman, I said to myself, “Dayum, I don’t want to tangle with that lady.” Then I read the tag line.
I’ll bite. What kind of bugs do they have in rural KY?