George Edgar

In SC, you need a minimum of 5 acres to get an agricultural tax rate on real property.  Plus, owner occupied real property is taxed at only two thirds the rate of owner unoccupied real property.  So, combining two adjacent properties allowed me to get the owner occupied tax rate on both.  At only three acres, I can not get an agricultural tax rate.

I tried the cardboard and wood chips.  As stated elsewhere, that is only good for one year at best.  Being old and decrepit, I just let the weeds grow.  But, recently, someone suggested I put down carpet.  It lets the water through and kills the weeds.  I was told I could get free carpet from carpet installers who pull out old carpet when installing new carpet.  This sounds intriguing.  So, what do others think of this idea?  I am still trying to think through all of the ramifications.  Thank you.