Garden Plot

Hi Everyone,

I decided to expand my garden much later into the season than intended and am looking for advice. I live in zone 7b and today tilled a 45x 45 plot just to break up the sod. I don’t plan on tilling the space ever again. I’m going to add some compost and manure but im worried about the amount of weed seeds that have been brought to the surface. I have a large amount of wood chips from chip drop, and I’m wondering— could I put this on top to suppress the grass seeds? Im hoping to plant some seedlings I’ve started indoors as soon as possible. Any advice on getting this soil ready for planting would be appreciated! Thank you!