Comments on: Aerating Bermuda Lawns

By: Georgia Lawn

Georgia Lawn — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:19:14 +0000

Aeration in Georgia is so critical. Due to the compacted clay soil, turf simply has a difficult time thriving without core aerating each year. For higher quality lawns, twice a year is vital. The golf courses aerate monthly in season, why not a home lawn?

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:41:34 +0000

My Grass stands 2.5 inches above my side walks and drive way. When I mow it scalps these areas. Is this a sign of too much thatch? If so can I use that liquid rake?

Thanks
Steve

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:06:31 +0000

Im in Fort Worth, Tx and have planted my lawn just about 2 months ago and i am noticing that burmuda grass is stemming or long sprouts above ground. What could be causing this?

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:17:19 +0000

Bermuda loves sand. It will help promote growth in thin areas in your bermuda lawn. Aerate then top dress your lawn with a healthy spread of sand. If there is no rain in the forecast water frequently. Sprigging your lawn with similar bermuda sprigs (sprigs pulled from other healthy parts of your lawn)is also a good idea to thicken your bermuda lawn. You will need to water frequently if you sprig your lawn. Bermuda loves warm moist evenings. Sand and water will help the springs take root instead of drying out and dying when you spread them throughout your lawn.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:00:08 +0000

You should never remove more than a 1/3 when you mow-so you need to mow more often, bermuda should be cut at a height of no more than 2 inches, usually 1 1/2 is better. So that would mean your grass should never get above about 2.5 inches before you mow. Mow more and you yard will thank you!

By: John

John — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:54 +0000

This is my first Bermuda lawn having had fescue up in PA. I now live in NC.
I have some low spots and when I mow, it seems to scalp certain spots. If I set my mower at 3 1/2 inches, it looks good but seem too high to me. A landscaper recommended filling in with sand. Is this recommended? Should I do it after aeration in the Spring?
Thanks for the help.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:22:42 +0000

This is my first Bermuda lawn and the guy that laid it didn’t roll the ground first, thus I have alot of low spots making the use of my push reel mower a chore. After reading some of the comments, I gather I could cut my lawn a little shorter, add some sand and this will eventually level the lawn? Any advice would be most welcome

By: Jim Shirley

Jim Shirley — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:54:43 +0000

I think sanding along with aerating does help. I play golf they do it to greens…..

My question is that I have just aerated and sanded my yard. Do I keep it cut very low or let it grow. And for how long?

Thanks for any advise.
Jimmy

By: stuart

stuart — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:29:30 +0000

Does putting play sand on bermuda grass really help,,,and when is it reccommended

By: thomas

thomas — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:27:15 +0000

i have bermuda grass and it has several spots in it where it’s just dirt and grass will not grow. Do u have any suggestions on what to do to get my already grass greener and more grass to grow in those dirt spots?