Unlike many grasses, Bermuda grass is not affected by salt, so growing Bermuda grass in beachy areas is recommended because it is so hardy. If you are not sure whether or not your area is a good location for Bermuda grass, contact a landscaper or garden expert in your area.
If you have a lot of shade in the location you would like to grow Bermuda grass, you may want to reconsider your options. Bermuda grass grows very well in sunny, bright areas but may thin out or brown in shady areas. If you are planning to plant Bermuda grass on a lawn with many trees, you may want to choose to plant a grass that is more tolerant to shade.
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In tropical countries, Bermuda grass retains a beautiful green color throughout the year if there is enough rainfall. If you have to seed Bermuda grass during late fall or winter time, you can use a method known as winter "dormant seeding". In such a case, use un-hulled seeds. The new seeded varieties are mostly hulled and should not be planted during fall. You also need to ensure that there is no risk of the temperatures rising above degrees.
So, after being planted, the seeds will remain in dormant stage before the spring comes. When soil temperatures increase above 65 degrees, then germination will occur in the Spring. But this process is not full proof. There may be a risk of premature germination due to a sudden warm snap and then the grass may die when the cold weather returns.
Also if the wet or winter weather gets extended, that can also cause a risk to proper germination. As already discussed, the best time for seeding Bermuda grass is from mid-May through mid-August.
However, the process for seeding will vary depending on whether you would like to seed the grass into a fully tilled out soil or like to seed where there are already some grass existing. For best results, it is always recommended that you seed on a tilled out lawn area because the existing adult grasses are likely to add competition to the new seedlings by sharing sunlight and nutrients from the soil which the seedlings may not be able to cope with.
Once you have tilled the lawn thoroughly with the help of a tiller or even a shovel tractor harrows are used for large grassy areas , you should rake the soil to remove all weeds, loose grass and dusts. And then rake it further to smoothen the soil and level it. Once done, you can go ahead and plant the seeds. Do not buy a mix that contains other types of grass. If you are unsure, check the seed label for the exact percentage of each ingredient. Also, make sure the seed is fresh by checking the germination test date is within the last year.
Spray existing weeds. The first step in planting a new Bermuda Grass lawn is to eliminate all weeds from the lawn area. Use a non selective weed control like Round-Up. Plan ahead since you will need to wait approximately two weeks check product label after sprayer before you seed. Do not apply a pre-emergence weed control any time within three months of seeding a Bermuda Grass lawn. Establish the grade. One of the best ways to guarantee a beautiful lawn is to establish the proper grade before you begin.
This may be more than most of us can afford, but consider it nonetheless. The proper slope has the potential to prevent both drought and poor drainage. It also makes mowing easier. Cultivate the soil as deeply as possible. The deeper you can cultivate the soil, the more quickly your lawn will establish and thrive. Water the lawn frequently until the first blades of grass begin to sprout. Since you are planting in the heat of spring and summer, this can mean up to three to four times a day.
The ground should not be drowned, and there should be no standing water. Instead, it should be moist to the touch and well drained. Once seed germination is complete and the lawn is established, cut watering back to when needed.
While mature Bermuda grass likes to be fed, young seeds need to have time to grow before fertilizer can be applied. This means waiting at least four weeks after the grass has been established to fertilize. Prior to planting, make sure no combo weed killer and fertilizer has been used on the area.
This will hinder or prevent germination time for Bermuda grass seed. A lawn starter fertilizer can be used instead. Check your local home and garden stores for starter fertilizer aimed at Bermuda grass growth. Your Bermuda grass may surprise you by popping up in unwanted spaces. It may seem sudden, but your grass has been working hard to spread out to all areas of your lawn since its initial germination time. Bermuda grass spreads with both stolons and rhizomes.
Stolons are the vine stems that spread above ground, reaching out to send roots down into the soil. Rhizomes are underneath the ground and send creeping rootstalks below the surface of the soil to pop up in new locations.
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