My husband is enlarging our patio, and I want to put in some plants in a curved bed on one side. Currently, the area is all bermuda (plus a few weeds).
Will I need to cut out all of the bermuda, or can I cover it with newspaper, compost, etc. to kill it? The patio will be done soon, and I don't plan to plant anything until late summer/early fall, so I have plenty of time. I just didn't know if anything would really get rid of the bermuda besides completely removing the sod, and if it's worth doing the extra work to keep from having to fight bermuda in the bed, I will definitely do it.
Also, I am thinking of putting a bird feeder and bird bath in that area - any suggestions of good plants (perennials, small shrubs, ornamental grasses) to attract birds? The bed will be on the west side of the house, in some shade in the morning but full sun the rest of the day. I have small children, so anything planted must be safe for them to be around.
thanks...
Jen
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