How to Take Care of Bermuda Grass
Read MorePosted on: Feb 08, 2019Ali
Bermuda grass is a warm season, fine textured grass that performs well in warm weather conditions. Bermuda grass is a great choice for lawns that are exposed to full sun because it is very durable, drought resistant and insect resistant. One weakness of Bermuda grass is that it does not perform well around trees or in areas of full shade.
DIY: How To Take Care of Bermuda Grass
- Cut it once per week at a length between 1 and 2 inches high using a sharp mower blade.
- Water it twice per week for 45 minutes or once per week for 1.5 hours if you are restricted by watering bans.
- Fertilizer it with .5 to 1 pound of nitrogen per month per thousand square feet in the summer months (April to August) but then back it off to 1/2 Pound of nitrogen in the fall.
Bermuda grass is a great choice for lawns in southern climates because it is heat and drought resistant. Overall, it is very durable and it looks great. If you have Bermuda grass follow the best practices listed above for DIY care. Supplement with a local lawn care service to help prevent weeds, insects,