More information on Bermuda Grass!

Bermuda grass is a warm season grass and is the best choice for warm climates. It can handle drought conditions better than cool climate grass and better than most other warm season grasses. This grass tends to grow long roots that can find moisture in the soil.

Bermuda grass is also a top choice for high traffic areas in lawns. It is durable and traffic resistant. This grass will only work for high traffic lawns in warm climates.

You can also buy Bermuda grass plugs from lawn care supply centers. These plugs are used to replenish a yard in a warm season climate. They are aggressive growers so Bermuda grass is perfect for fixing a patchy yard. Bermuda grass does not produce a good lawn from seed, so it is much better to buy sod or plugs.

The mowing height for Bermuda grass is only 1/2". You should mow this grass when it is 1" tall.

Bermuda grass likes a pH range of 5.0-7.0.

Bermuda grass is susceptible to thatch as it sends out shoots above the ground. As they shoots go out they create thatch while also keeping grass clippings from reaching the soil and decomposing.

Bermuda grass (cynodon dactylon) has deep roots, find to medium texture and likes to creep all over the lawn. It grows best in fertile soil but will adapt to other soils. It is an attractive looking grass that handles heavy foot traffic well. It repels most diseases and tolerates drought and heat.

Bermuda grass grows aggressively and spills over onto sidewalks and driveways. It is prone to thatch and may look dead from winter to spring. It needs regular watering and frequent fertilizer feedings to retain its color. Popular cultivars are Cheyenne, Tifdwarf, Tifgreen, Tiflawn, Tifway and Turcote.

Bermuda grass is also known, as a weed in lawns not planted with it. It can spread very quickly if left unchecked. This grass can quickly choke out fine textured grasses. To stop the spread of this grass in your lawn, rake up your lawn clipping after mowing. Even little parts of this grass can regrow into mature plants.

Bermuda grass is best for the southeast Atlantic states, Deep South and Gulf States, the California coast and southwest desert. The states are North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, California, Nevada, and Arizona.