My current plan is to silage tarp all the grass and ivy for 3-4 weeks. Then cover with any needed amendments, 2 inches of compost, 4 inches of wood chips, then tarp again for the remaining 2-3 weeks. When the final frost passes, transplant out my annuals.

After the growing season I'll cover crop with peas, clover, vetch, oats. Repeat next year.

Does this make sense? Am I missing anything?

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[–] dumples@midwest.social 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I read it somewhere so it makes sense there is a source besides trust me bro.

Also logically everything has been under snow for months. What are a few more weeks under a tarp? You might get things to germinate quicker but that's it.

Edit: I'm sure I read it from the U of M the first time