Field Prep- Best, Least Disruptive Ways to Clear

We have a 3 acre portion that used to be mowed grass that has been overtaken by junk brush, weeds, saplings, and other invasive plants.

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Our original plan was to till it all and plant, but we've discovered what a rich and diverse ecosystem we have here so the next best option is to plant prairie grass and flowers to kind of restore what could have been there.

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Some friends of ours who have done extensive prairie restoration gave us some Garlon 4 to mix with diesel to kill the saplings and large weeds. Not keen on using much chemicals but its likely necessary for a bit.

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We're still scoping out methods to prep the site beyond this.

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Anyone have pointers for clearing and dealing with dormant seeds?

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Has anyone had luck with smothering?