Zone 8b/9a Texas. Fine sandy soil pH 7.7, overgrown fields with Bermudagrass, dewberry vines, and lots of native opportunists. Major sandbur growth and seed bank. I need to kill these weeds in a large area (couple acres) so reluctantly planning to use glyphosate-only herbicide to kill existing weeds, then seed the clover (this will happen in the fall once we’ve cooled down). I will fertilize as my “soil” is low on organic matter (0.8%). I have drip lines in one area for fruit trees but I can ensure the new clover growth gets adequate moisture with a pond-fed sprinkler.
Suggestions to make my plan better? Any concerns or things I should think of? The areas I plan to plant are “separated” from areas where it would be less desirable by crushed rock road, and it grows successfully I “shouldn’t” have to worry about unwanted spread.
I’d love any experienced insight. My goal is to get long-term healthy land that supports pollinators and naturally enriching plants (I have some chickens/goats that I use to make excellent compost, too!).
Thanks!
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