How to turn an old garden into grass?

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I moved into a house with a huge garden in the back that I want covered up and replaced with grass. It is completely run over in weeds, and the soil is very hard and clay like. What is the best way to make it grass? Do I kill all the weeds first? and what is better, grass seeds or those pre-grown grass mats? I don't have any experience in lawn care. Thanks for the help!
 
Buy a gallon of grass killer. Spray the garden area to kill every living green thing. Wait 3 to 4 weeks before seeding the garden area.
I suggest you buy a bag of grass seeds, enough to cover an area of about 5,000 sq.ft.
Once the 3 to 4 weeks are over, seed the garden. rake around gently, reseed, then water with a light spray. Water at least every day, gently. In about 2 to 3 weeks you will see grass growing.

The more expensive way of getting grass on the bald garden is the grass sold as mats. I hope you have lots of money if going that route.
 
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