Zoysia will rarely overtake Bermuda grass on its own. Bermuda is an extremely aggressive grass that spreads quickly and outcompetes most other grasses. However, in shady yards, Zoysia grass grows more vigorously than Bermuda, which can allow Zoysia to take over. You can also help your Zoysia choke out Bermuda grass by killing as much …
To help your Bermuda grass spread more quickly, begin by testing your soil pH. Soil pH outside of the proper range can be corrected by spreading lime or sulfur on your lawn. Next, decompact your soil by renting and using a core aerator. After aerating the soil, fertilize your Bermuda grass once per month from …
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Bermuda is characterized by very fine individual grass blades that are slender and soft. Other warm-season grasses, such as St. Augustine, have broad, flat blades. Bermuda grass is also noted for its deep green coloration. Bermuda grass puts out long runners that creep outward from the initial bunch of grass. If you see a thin-bladed …
Keeping a Bermuda lawn green is a year-round task. Depending on the season, different techniques will help your lawn remain green and colorful. By following the proper steps during each season you’ll ensure your lawn regains its green color quickly in spring, stays green through the summer heat, enters fall strong, and survives the winter …
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In order to kill crabgrass growing in your Bermuda lawn, choose a weed killer that contains Quinclorac. This herbicide is safe for Bermuda grass but kills crabgrass to the root. Water your lawn 24 hours before you plan to spray the weed killer. Then, choose a calm day with temperatures below 90℉ (32℃) to spray …
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In very warm climates with mild winters, Bermuda grass will stay green all year. However, Bermuda grass is warm-season grass that does not tolerate cold well. Even a relatively minor cold snap can cause Bermuda grass to enter dormancy. In regions with temperate winters, Bermuda grass dormancy lasts only a few weeks. In areas with …
Bermuda grass goes dormant during the winter in most regions, but it typically won’t die. This goes for a Bermuda grass lawn you wish to keep alive as well as unwanted Bermuda grass growing in your lawn. Just because your Bermuda goes brown, doesn’t mean it’s dead. There are also some great ways of caring …
Because Bermuda grass goes dormant when soil temperatures dip below 55℉, it will enter dormancy in many regions of Southern California. If you live in a coastal region with cool nights, or parts of the Central Valley where nighttime frost is common, expect your Bermuda grass to go dormant in December and green up again …
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Bermuda grass will grow successfully when you spread Bermuda seed on a Centipede grass lawn. However, the two grasses don’t coexist well because they have different fertilizer needs. When overseeding a Centipede grass lawn with Bermuda, be prepared for the Bermuda grass to take over the Centipede grass. This is because Bermuda grass is much …
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16-4-8 fertilizer is the ideal fall fertilizer for St. Augustine grass. Spread your 16-4-8 fertilizer in September or October to deliver 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn. This fall fertilizer application will promote fall shoot growth, encourage strong root formation before winter, and allow your St. Augustine grass to resist diseases …
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Only fertilize St. Augustine grass in winter if you live in a region where St. Augustine does not go dormant during the winter months. Do not apply fertilizer to dormant (brown) St. Augustine. If your grass remains green through winter, use 16-4-8 fertilizer. A single application that delivers 0.5 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square …
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Use a vertical mower to dethatch St. Augustine grass in spring. This process will remove excessive thatch from your lawn, allowing your grass to more easily take in nutrients from fertilizer and water. Too much thatch will strangle your St. Augustine grass and invite diseases that can wipe out whole portions of your lawn. After …
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St. Augustine grass should be fertilized 2–4 times per year during the growing season. Treat St. Augustine with nitrogen fertilizer regularly, beginning 3 weeks after spring green-up and ending at the end of August. In regions where St. Augustine does not go dormant in winter, continue to fertilize through fall. This may result in as …
St. Augustine has the best shade tolerance of any warm-season grass. So, if you live in the southern United States like Texas or Florida, or any other subtropical region and have a shady yard, your best best for a full lawn is a shade-tolerant strain of St. Augustine grass, such as CitraBlue or Palmetto St. …
To kill all varieties of weeds in your yard without harming Bermuda grass, apply a herbicide that contains 2,4-D, Dicamba, and Quinclorac. These active ingredients combine to kill broadleaf weeds (dandelions, clover, etc.) and grassy weeds (crabgrass). Even better, they are safe for use on Bermuda grass. A herbicide that contains these products will wipe …
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Bermuda grass requires 1.5 inches (4 cm) of water per week during the growing season. When Bermuda grass is brown and dormant, it needs only 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water every 3–4 weeks. During the growing season, it’s important to water Bermuda grass deeply 1–2 times per weeks. The goal is to moisten the …
