Bermuda is the most prevalent grass type in our area. It's the most drought tolerant, does not need reseeding, and does well in high traffic areas. Bermuda requires sun and does not do well in shady areas. There are two types of Bermuda grass: Common Bermuda, which is established from seed, and Hybrid Bermuda, which is established from sod.

Care: After the last risk of frost has passed, usually the middle of March or later, give your Bermuda grass lawn an initial "scalping," cutting the grass to 1/2 inch or as low as your mower will go. To help reduce thatch build-up, you need to bag and remove the clippings when you scalp. Scalping is a laborious task, and we would recommend that you gradually bring it down over a two or three week period instead of all at once. When you have completed, you need to raise the mower one notch and begin your regular mowing at that height. As you continue mowing through the summer, you will begin to notice excessive clippings and/or you begin to cut the green color out. When this happens, it is time to raise your mower height one notch. Continue this practice through the growing season. At the first frost, Bermuda will go dormant for the winter.

Superior Lawn Services offers a complete fertilization and weed control program designed specifically for Bermuda grass.