To kill grass and/or weeds in an area that you'd like to use for something else, this is what I've done in the past with great success.
Mow on the shortest height. On a calm day, with no strong wind, cover the area with cardboard and/or 7 to 8 layers of black and white news paper. Overlap so there is no ground showing. Wet this thoroughly with the hose. You may need a rock or two to weigh some of it down. Cover the paper and/or cardboard with a thick layer of the mulch of your choice. Four to six inches is good. Dead pine needles, or pine straw as it's called in the South, is inexpensive and readily available. Allow this area to sit, undisturbed for at least one season. You can add pots with plants temporarily if you want some color or interest.
You're only limited by the amount of cardboard or news paper, and mulch you can obtain.
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