The Grass Doctor

Bermuda Grass? I bought a house last year and I am not sure if it is Bermuda grass. The grass is currently dead and has been all winter. I am just looking for tips to make my lawn look good.

How to fertilize Bermuda grass and how often? Ok I recently planted Bermuda grass through out my centipede and weed lawn.I had allot of bare spots in my yard now filled with bermuda grass.I want to favor the Bermuda with the food and water to get it to take over the centipede.My question is what type of fertilizer to use (10-10-10 or whatever)and how ofter to feed it?

Getting rid of bermuda grass without harming the lawn? My lawn in Northern california is a mixed type of grass. It has perrenial rye, bluegrass, creeping red fescue, and bermuda grass. The bermuda browns out during the winter and I would like to get rid of it. The rye does well both summer and winter and I'de like this to take over. Is there a herbacide or other method I can use that will eliminate the bermuda grass and not harm the rest? Thanks in advance.

How long does it take Bermuda grass to grow? I just planted some Bermuda grass seeds a couple of days ago. Assuming I've done everything right so far, how long will it take for me to see any grass sprout? And how long will it take for the grass to actually thicken up and look nice?

How do I plant bermuda grass in a lawn that is mostly overrun with weeds? Some areas of the lawn are entirely Bermuda but other areas are mostly weeds and Saint Augustine grass. I am willing to kill the weeds in some places and till it but there are parts of the lawn are already Bermuda. How should I prepare and seed the lawn?

How do I kill bermuda grass and keep my San Augustine grass from my yard? My yard has been invaded by bermuda grass. I love San Augustine grass . I' like to know how to kill this bermuda from my yard.

What kind of grass to use if allergic to rye and bermuda? I want to plant grass but my daughter is allergic to bermuda grass and rye grass. Is there any type of grass that would be ok to plant?

What is the best grass to plant that is outcompetes bermuda, is soft and hearty? We are buying a place that has no lawn, just weeds now. All over this area is riddled with bermuda grass. We want something that is durable, rich lush green, soft and outcompetes bermuda. We live in the Central Valley of California, where it gets to freezing in the winter and above 100 in the summer. Would like something that has the lush rich dark green blades of grass and can stand up to being walked/played on from time to time

What can I use to kill bermuda grass in a garden spot? My garden spot is over run with bermuda grass. I need to know what to put on it to kill the grass but let everything else grow. Even if I have to wait until next year to plant. I don't want anything that will sterilize the ground.

How should I plant Bermuda grass if I have an existing lawn? Right now my grass is a variety of rye and water grasses plus a ton of clover and weeds. I'd like to plant Bermuda grass because I like it's consistancy and I like it's tolerance to weeds. Should I rip up my existing lawn and lay down sod, or is there an easier way to plant it?

How do I kill unwanted bermuda grass in planter bed that has Indian Hawthornes growing there already? I live in west central TX (Abilene)...we bricked up a planter bed that already has 1 yr old Hawthornes....now we have the residual Bermuda grass to remove. Any ideas?

What kind of grass seed can I mix with existing Bermuda Grass for shady areas? I have a lawn of bermuda grass. We planted a couple of trees and as they are now getting bigger, there are parts of the yard that are too shady for the bermuda grass to thrive. Is there any type of grass that I can mix in with the existing bermuda so that grass will still grow in the shady spots that will still look relatively uniform and not horrible and patchy? I can't possibly replace all of it.

Why have two of my neighbors scalped their Bermuda grass front yards? I've got two neighbors across the street from me and they have both now scalped their front yards, of which are planted with bermuda grass. Why would you scalp the yard? Doesn't that just bring on root rot or other damages to the exposed turf? What are the benefits of scalping the grass before winter? We just purchased and moved into this house after living in our other house for 9 years which had St. Augustine and don't know a whole lot about Bermuda.

Does spraying borax solution to get rid of bermuda grass end up hurting fescue grass lawns? Our fescue grass lawn is under attack by bermuda grass. We were told that an application of borax will control the bermuda grass. Just wondering if this will hurt the fescue grass as well? Looking to learn from prior experiences and observations for folks.

How do I get rid of Bermuda grass that is growing at the base of my pygmy palm? I live in Mesa Az. We have successfully treated all the other Bermuda grass in the area but are hesitant to around the palm for fear of killing the palm. Thanks for the help.

How do you kill crabgrass and bermuda grass? My grass this year has tons of crabgrass and bermuda grass. I been trying to kill it with no luck. Used weedBgone and spectracide so far. Anyone have any luck with other brands or something that in a bag that gets spread on grass?

what type of grass killer can i use to get rid of bermuda grass in my flower beds that won't hurt my flowers I have a large flower bed that contains grey owl junipers, crepe myrtle, wisteria and something else, but is being overtaken by bermuda grass. Is there anything I can use on it that will kill grass but not my flowers. I researched grass b gone but it specifically says that it will kill anything it touches. Thank you all for your suggestions. I look forward to being able to get rid of the bermuda one way or another.

Where can I buy bermuda grass sod? Where can I buy 4 pallets of bermuda grass sod, ready to be installed?

Does Bermuda Grass Grow In Northeast Kansas? i'm doing a report for my college class, and we are testing different samples of grass. before going off and searching the textbooks, i wanted to see if anyone knew here. Bermuda grass is also known as St. Augustine Grass.

How do I kill Bermuda and Johnson grass in my garden? I have a heavy infestation of Bermuda grass and a small spot where Johnson grass grows in one garden.I have dug up Johnson grass roots and burned them but next year it's back and I'm digging roots again. Is there any poison that is selective enough to kill only grass?

How do I grow or establish good turf or Bermuda grass in my front yard? I have just recently taken on the hobby of landscaping and yard work. I live in the southeastern US where most of the grass here is Bermuda grass. There are several different weeds like the dandelions, crab grass etc. I would like to get rid of those and establish only turf grass. I was told that Drexel is good to kill the weeds and Vigoro or Scotts is good to grow up green grass. Is that true and if so how long does this process take?

when should i fertilize my bermuda grass lawn? does the grass need to be dry, wet? morning or evening? i have heard to use a 16-4-8 fertilizer for bermuda grass. is that correct. please someone give me details for a fertilization schedule for my grass in plain english.

How do I control or eliminate Bermuda grass? I know Bermuda grass is used in landscaping in some areas, but where I live in the West, it's an invasive weed. It is taking over my entire yard. I know it's impossible to get it out of my lawn without re-seeding, but can I get it out of my flower beds and borders?

How do I get rid of common Bermuda grass in my new Hybrid Bermuda sod? I recently laid Hybrid Bermuda sod in my back yard and Three weeks later, I have the Common (wild) Bermuda coming up everywhere. How can I get rid of this problem grass without killing my good Bermuda?

What Fertilizer to use on my bermuda grass in the DFW Area? Ok this is my 1st house and i grew up in New Mexico and i never had a grass front yard. So now that spring is coming up. What type of Fertilizer should i use for my grass, I mainly want to keep out the weeds. I probably won't be watering it much since water is so damn expensive here. So keeping it green isn't a high priority, besides its bermuda anyway and that grass in my opinion is horrible anyway. So any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of Bermuda grass? I am planning on planting a large vegetable garden in the spring, but our place is covered in Bermuda grass. Is there any way to get rid of it organically? Will plowing and discing do the job? Or do I just have to resign myself to constant hoeing?

should bermuda grass be watered in winter? after 25 years of re-seeding my lawn in the winter I decided to let the bermuda grass go dormant this year. Should I be watering it at all this winter? I have done some winter fertilizer for bermuda grass and watered it at the time of fertilizing. I live in Tucson Arizona.

how to keep bermuda grass from coming back in blue grass lawn? I keep killing the bermuda grass with round-up and want to re-sod (fescue blue grass mix). What can I do to prevent the bermuda from coming back after re-sodding?

what can i use to kill the WATERGRASS without killing the BERMUDA GRASS? is there something i can apply to the whole lawn to kill that and other weeds without killing the bermuda grass?

what kind of plants in california will fight bermuda grass? bermuda grass is taking over i dont like to use poison.

How far down in the soil should you place metal edging along beds to keep Bermuda grass from invading? Just dug out some bed areas and have Bermuda grass growing along side of them, so am wishing to do as much as possible to keep this area free from invasive grasses and weeds. I am going to spread out some pre-emergent as well I am thinking of using this metal edging. And instead of placing it raised along the beds, sinking it down inside of the edges to keep grass from sreading. Will this work and how far down should it be placed? Thanks for your answers!

Getting rid of Common Bermuda Grass in North Texas due to shade...What should I use now? The Bermuda needs too much sun for my yard now that my trees have grown. What's the best type of grass to replace it with and how? It needs to thrive in the shade and sun.

What is the best process to growing a portion of my lawn with Bermuda grass seed? I live in NC so we have red clay. So this past weekend I turned the clay, put some Scotts Bermuda seed down and Scotts fertilizer with it and wet the area pretty well and patted the dirt down. I also wet it in the morning and when I return home in the evening to keep it wet. I want to make sure the grass grows so any information that helps me is greatly appreciated!

Will Weed And Feed get rid of bermuda grass in a lawn? I know someone who has something called bermuda grass growing in his lawn and wants to get rid of it. Any suggestions?

How do I install bermuda grass sod if there's grass seeded already in my backyard? Just bought a house and the back yard is seeded with Bermuda grass. I understand I have to kill the existing grass, then lay the sod. Anyone with experience doing this know the best way to do it?

Is there a way to prevent Bermuda grass from growing in our vegetable, and flower gardens? In Southeast Colorado the easiest grass to maintain is Bermuda, however this creates a problem because the Bermuda grass creeps like a ground covering weed. It's great if you're trying to build a yard with no stickers, not so great if you have an area that you want to be grass free.

What is the best weed control product for bermuda grass? I am looking for the best weed control product for a bermuda grass lawn.

I have to much nut grass in my Bermuda grass. How can I get rid of nut grass? The nut grass grows faster than bermuda and looks bad even in several days after mowing.Help me rid my yard of nut grass.

should i water my new bermuda grass sod? my new house had new bermuda grass sod installed 2 weeks ago. Should I water it now...or is it dormant now? It currently looks like new sod in separate pieces that haven't fused together yet. I assume I should water it but any thoughts?

What can I do or use to stop Bermuda grass from spreading into natural area.? I planted Bermuda grass last summer because it was heat tolerant and it required very little water. That worked out perfectly last summer. Now since I have made improvements to my natural area I am trying to keep it out. I am afraid it will choke my flowers. I though mulch would hinder it but I guess not. GO away Dylan!

Please explain the growth of Bermuda grass in north Texas? I understand how the grass grows. I can see my yard has stems with seeds on them popping up all over the yard. I understand that this is a good sign and it is how the Bermuda grass reproduces. But I don't understand why I have it and other yards on my street dont. Am I doing something wrong? Should I prevent it now? Or should I just let it go? the rest of the grass looks ok.

which type of cleats should i use on a full bermuda grass baseball? my high school team built a new baseball field and its made out of bermuda grass, even the base path. i need to know what type of cleats should i use so i won't ruin the grass?

How to kill Bermuda grass in garden? Bermuda grass has infiltrated my garden. How can I kill it safely without hurting my veggies. I have tried pulling it by hand but it is resilient and comes back.

How do I get rid of Bermuda grass COMPLETELY...it is invading my lawn? I live in eastern washington where the climate is hot an dry. We have a beautiful lawn that is being taken over by the ugly bermuda grass. My neighbor said he spent a year and a half killing large sections of his yard to gt rid of the bermuda. I want to know if there is a way around destroying the yard?? I just want to get rid of it!!!!

What Are The Advantages of Zinc Sulfate to Bermuda Grass? We're doing an investigatory project on adding zinc sulfate to bermuda grass.We're supposed to burn the bermuda grass, and tell if it has zinc sulfate in it or not. Now, I'm coming up with the Background of the Study of our research, and I was wondering what are the advantages of adding zinc sulfate to bermuda grass...

How do I remove all the grass in my yard? Yucky Bermuda grass.? I know there is a tool that will completely remove the grass in my yard. I hate Bermuda grass. I want St Augustine grass. This tool removed grass and rolled the grass like you see hay rolled up. What type of tool is this. It is very short grass... I just want it all gone. Please don't answer with a lame two word answer just for points.

how long for bermuda grass seeds to grow the temperature in my town is about 95 degres? today is been 10 days and no sign of grass i put sprinklers so i water it just about every day . i did rototiller and put some fertilizer that i bought with the seeds . the seeds are hybrid bermuda the temperature in my town is anywhere from 90 to 100 degres... any advise

Anything wrong with having Bermuda grass in my lawn? I have Bermuda grass that seems to be slowly overtaking my lawn. Don't know what kind of base grass I have. But the Bermuda grass turns brown early winter and won't turn green until first week of may. Other than it turning brown I don't mind it. Is it anything wrong with Bermuda grass overtaking my lawn?

Can you overseed bermuda grass in Southern IL? I have been battling some bermuda grass in my lawn that is mostly tall fescue for a while. I have decided that it is too much effort to fight the bermuda grass. It is patchy. Does bermuda establish well and spread well by overseeding? Which one works the best for that in this part of the country? Killing what I have and starting all over isn't practical. I am talking about a yard that is 2 acres.

Under consistent favorable conditions, will Bermuda grass grow forever? If bermuda grass was kept in favorable conditions forever (as in, no seasonal or environmental changes) would it grow at a consistent rate indefinitely? Or would it stop or slow down once it got so tall? This is for a math project. (If you cut the grass to two inches and it grows 5.9 inches a day (some kinda of bermuda in Africa and Asia), how tall would it be after a week? Would this continue indefinitely?) Ignoring the fact that this is math class.... My curiosity wants to know if, scientifically, it would actually grow forever indoors with solar lamps and whatnot.

How to Kill a Large Patch of Bermuda Grass Weed in My Lawn? I thought it was crabgrass but now I find that it is Bermuda grass. Have been fighting this battle for three years. At least I kept it from spreading but it gets thicker every year sending out those travelers. I live in California, so what product can I use that is effective of killing the grass so I can plant this area with Fescue like the rest of my lawn. Thank you in advance.

Miracle Gro ok to use on Bermuda Grass? I have all these blue Miracle Grow packets (something like 40 of em) that go into a container to be sprayed. Is it ok to spray them onto Bermuda Grass? If so, about how long should I spray a section of the lawn? It says All Purpose Plant Food. I figure it's really meant for gardens, shrubs, and such. But I was wondering if it could be beneficial to Bermuda Grass or would it kill it?

what kind of rake is best for getting rid of Bermuda grass? I need something big and powerful enough to pull up Bermuda grass clumps that have been tilled into pieces.

how is the best way to kill Bermuda grass? my lawn is fescue. Bermuda grass is invading my lawn. HELP! I live in Northern Virgina (DC)

I have bermuda grass, how can i get it really green and pretty? I need tips on how to make my yard green and pretty. I have bermuda grass.

Can I get genetically altered Bermuda grass? I currently have fescue grass in my backyard and my dog (an Australian Shepard Beagle mix) likes to run around really fast and she ends up tearing the grass out because she's so fast. I think I need Bermuda or Zoisia grass because they're both so spoungey and she wouldn't be able to tear it up. But I have a large tree in my backyard and there isn't enough sun to grow Burmuda or Zoisia. Can I get genetically altered Bermuda or Zoisia that won't require as much sun as regular Bermuda or Zoisia?

Would now be a good time to plant Bermuda grass seed in Dallas Texas? Hi, would now be a good time to plant bermuda grass seed in Dallas Texas? how should I go aobut preping my front yard for planting seed? I thought of mowing the yard close to the ground as possible and then do a good rake, then spread seeds with the spreader. will this work? thank you all in advance for your answers.

can i spray dormant bermuda grass with roundup to kill weeds and other vegetation? I have a field of newly established bermuda grass and want to remove unwanted weeds and vegetation,and improve the bermuda stand.

How do you get rid of bermuda grass that is mixed in with flowers? I have a small plot of land that is filled with flowering plants..but the problem is...bermuda grass is sneaking in around the plants! Ultimately, I want to clear the plants/grass and put in low maintenence bushes. Where do I even start??

Too hot to plant bermuda grass seed in Phoenix right now? I live in Phoenix, AZ. The average temp right now is 100+. I have some large bar spots in my yard that I wanted to plant bermuda grass seed. My question is do you think it is too hot right now for bermuda grass seeds to germinate?

Is there such a thing as Bermuda Grass for the SHADE? I have a muddy part of my lawn because of a large maple tree blocking the sun where grass should grow. I do not want to cut down the tree, so I need some kind of grass that I can grow in that section. The rest of the lawn is Bermuda grass, so I was wondering if it would be possible to get Bermuda grass seeds that can survive in the shade.

installing ornamental landscape beds in areas established with bermuda grass.What is best way to site prep? Also dealing with bermuda grass and purple nutsedge coming up all over the place in a newly planted bed. How should we deal with that? Also have a problem with bermuda grass and purple nutsedge coming up all over the place in a very large, newly planted bed that was not prepped properly. How do we deal with that? I know it is a difficult process to control. Should we take it all out and start over?

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will Bermuda grass grow with 3 hours of sun light a day? I would like to redo my front and backyard with bermuda grass to replace the fescus grass, but i have 2 big oak trees in the back and a willow in the front. the front has about 4 hours of direct sunlight and the back has about 3 hours

How to get rid of Bermuda grass in my St. Augustine lawn? I live in Houston, Texas. I have St. Augustine grass in my front and back yard. But there're some areas of Bermuda grass growing in the front yard that I would like to get rid of. I did try Weeds Killer but that did not work. Does anybody have any recommendations on how to get rid of the Bermuda grass in my St. Augustine lawn? Thanks, Kenny

What is this mold on my bermuda grass??? There are shoots of grass topped with mold coming out of our bermuda grass. Anyone know what this is, how it got here, and how to get rid of it. The kids and dog get covered in it when they are out playing. Help!!

How to treat Bermuda grass? I had a company put bermuda seed and fertilizer on top of my old nasty grass and it seems like the bermuda is coming out however i can still see a mixture of the two. When will i be able to see just the bermuda without the old grass or weed? According to the company the weed will choke itself but i haven't seen this happen yet it has been 2 1/2 months already.

Any advice for ridding yard of Bermuda Grass? My lawn is full of Bermuda grass. HELP! Do I have to kill the whole lawn?

I want Bermuda grass plugs, but who ships to CA?? The few sites I found that sell the Bermuda grass plugs don't ship to California. I know they sell Bermuda sod, but I am looking for plugs, because they have a better root system. Does anyone have suggestions or sites where I can buy Bermuda grass plugs???

does herbicide need to be applied to bermuda grass in flowerbeds? This question is from my marigold lab in ecology. 1) Based on findings of your experiment, what recommendation would you make to landscapers? 2) is competition severe enough to merit herbicide use or expensive hand pulling of bermuda grass? 3) can competitive effects be reduced by altering nutrient conditions (fertilizer)? can anyone help me answer this question?

Should I bag bermuda grass the first time I scalp it in the Spring time? I live in Oklahoma and I have a bermuda lawn. We are getting ready to scalp it, and I have heard different things on whether to bag it or let the clippings lie in order to reseed it. Any advice? I know to bag it during regular clippings, but am not sure on whether or not to when scalping.

When should I plant ryegrass to cover in Winter for my bermuda grass? I live in central California (Fresno)- it is very hot right now and Bermuda is fine. When should I seed the Ryegrass to keep my lawn green when Bermuda dies in Winter ? I am confused as to when I should lay the seed. Am I supposed to wait until Bermuda turns brown after freeze and then seed ?

I have a new home with Bermuda Grass in which the dirt is Georgia Red Clay? What can I buy to get raid of the weeds that just showed up and how can I make my grass green.

Does anyone have any remedies for destroying the roots/seedlings from Bermuda grass after it has been pulled? The Bermuda grass is in a garden with flowers and shrubs. I'm also having a problem with destroying morning glory remnants after they have been pulled from the same garden. Thanks! : )

Is it better to just let the Bermuda grass grow in my lawn? I have a property that is shaded in some areas and other areas gets plenty of sun. I noticed that whatever I do, the Bermuda comes back in those areas. And the fescue stays in the shaded areas. When everthing is growing and green , it looks beautful, however in the winter, the bermudas white look is ugly . what do you think ?

Which Fertilizer for Bermuda Grass? My husband and I just recently moved into our home and the lawn needs some serious TLC. We are in South Texas and have Bermuda grass. We recently airrated the lawn, but would like to apply fertilizer. I've heard you should use a 15-5-10 and also heard 16-4-8 for Bermuda grass. I'm confused and don't know which to go with. In South Texas we don't get a lot of rain and there are water restrictions. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Do you have any tips regarding the use of roundup on Bermuda grass turf? I regard it as a very important tool for controlling weeds in dormant bermuda, but apparently there are some that question that practice. Please mention your growing zone.

Is there any chemical I can use to kill common Bermuda grass in St. Augustine grass? I might add, my St. Augustine is of the old variety . On the south side of my house it has choked out all other grass and looks great. But on the west and north sides its not doing so good.