Apr 02 2007
Bermuda Grass Lawn Care: Tips for Maintenance
As southerners know, Bermuda grass care is a very important subject. Considered one of the most durable and sturdy grasses, it is most prevalent in the southern regions of the United States and can be found from Southern California, straight across through the lowers sections of Virginia. It may be that it is highly favored for its ease of growth from seed, or that it is wonderful for pastures-another reason adding to its popularity in the Southern states. No matter why it is favored, there is no doubt that healthy Bermuda grass is essential to Southerners who wish to maintain a beautiful and luxurious lawn season round.
You may be surprised to discover that Bermuda grass is the ground cover of choice for a number of applications. Parks, golf courses, sports fields, and other public areas choose it and need information regarding its care to ensure that the grass remains lush throughout the year. In fact, the previous Superbowls were hosted on fields full of Bermuda grass!
Bermuda grass is different from other grasses and since it requires full sun and hot climates, it should be planted between late springtime to early summer. There are a wide variety of types of Bermuda grass. You may find it best to research the different types and choose the one that is most beneficial for your needs and for your region. It is actually easy to maintain. Another benefit is the fact that most species are drought tolerant. However, to keep its beautiful green color, you will want to make sure that it receives at least an inch of water per week. A good way to determine how much water your Bermuda grass is receiving is by using a rain gauge.
Another important step in Bermuda grass lawn care is to make sure that you use proper lawn mower techniques. Always make sure that the mower’s blades are sharpened and that the mower is in great working condition. It is important to make sure that you don’t mow the Bermuda grass too short. This could cause the grass to have a hard time growing back. For most common lawns, the recommendation is to 2â€. Hybrid can be cut a little lower, with the recommendation being 1-1/2â€.
There are a number of different ways that you can plant Bermuda grass. Seeds are an excellent way to grow Bermuda lawns and are very successful, however you can also use sprigs, plugs, and sod. It is a good idea to regularly aerate your lawn. However, you will want to avoid aerating during dormant periods or after the lawn has undergone a drought. But it is safe to aerate your lawn, any time during the growing period.
Finally, the other area where you will need to pay close attention to your lawn is with pests. All lawns are subject to pests and there are a number of creatures that can cause harm to your lawn. It is recommended that as part of your Bermuda grass lawn care regime that you treat your lawn for pests.
Related posts:
- Simple Bermuda Grass Lawn Care
- Follow the Rules for Bermuda Grass Lawn Care
- General Lawn Care
- Daily and Yearly Lawn Maintenance
- What You Should Know About Lawn Care Grass Control In Flower Beds
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I have a 2 year old lawn of Bermuda sod. I have been mowing it to about 2 1/4 inches and it is green on top but brown for about the lower 1 1/2 inches. I believe I should mow it much lower but can I do that all at once or should I do it a little at a time?
Thank you,
Bill Crouse