Bermuda grass originally came from the African Savannas. This type of grass was given the name Bermuda because it was originally introduced to the Americas from Bermuda.
When summertime mowing is done correctly, your lawn can have a wowing curb appeal! In general, only one-third of a grass blade should be removed when mowing. When I mow, I mow Bermuda grass at a 2 inch height. Then I can allow it to grow to about 3 inches in between mowings. My typical mowing routine is about once every 7 – 10 days.
It’s best to remember to keep your blades sharp to ensure that you are getting a thorough cut to the blades of grass. When your Bermuda grass doesn’t receive a clean cut your it can begin to turn yellow the day after it is mowed. Also, if your turf is mowed too low it may look white in color the next day. Always remember to check your mowing height. To guarantee that you get that “wow curb appeal” it is best to pay attention to the little details that make big differences like sharp mower blades and mowing at the right height.
Don’t forget, to make sure to match the same height you are mowing, if you line trim certain areas. Don’t scalp your turf with your line trimmer. If your turf is scalped with your line trimmer, over time you can come to expect more weeds, bald spots and an overall amateur looking turf.
In the fall, let the Bermuda grass go dormant, by not mowing so often. It will begin to have a brown tone and color after the first frost. In the spring, around the month of March, mow off the top brown blades and expose the soil to the warm sun. It is not necessary to scalp the grass, or burn it.
After I have finished mowing, I prefer to return the grass clippings back to the turf. This can be accomplished with a nice mulching blade on the mower or by just riding over areas again and making any clipping disappear. Raking up clippings is very labor intense and not needed if you are only removing 1/3 of the blade. Grass clippings are a great source of nitrogen and experience has proven that thatch is not a problem. Adding nitrogen through grass clippings saves money by reducing the amount of fertilizer needed.
Bermuda grass originally came from the African Savannas. This type of grass was given the name Bermuda because it was originally introduced to the Americas from Bermuda.
When summertime mowing is done correctly, your lawn can have a wowing curb appeal! In general, only one-third of a grass blade should be removed when mowing. When I mow, I mow Bermuda grass at a 2 inch height. Then I can allow it to grow to about 3 inches in between mowings. My typical mowing routine is about once every 7 – 10 days.
It’s best to remember to keep your blades sharp to ensure that you are getting a thorough cut to the blades of grass. When your Bermuda grass doesn’t receive a clean cut your it can begin to turn yellow the day after it is mowed. Also, if your turf is mowed too low it may look white in color the next day. Always remember to check your mowing height. To guarantee that you get that “wow curb appeal” it is best to pay attention to the little details that make big differences like sharp mower blades and mowing at the right height.
Don’t forget, to make sure to match the same height you are mowing, if you line trim certain areas. Don’t scalp your turf with your line trimmer. If your turf is scalped with your line trimmer, over time you can come to expect more weeds, bald spots and an overall amateur looking turf.
In the fall, let the Bermuda grass go dormant, by not mowing so often. It will begin to have a brown tone and color after the first frost. In the spring, around the month of March, mow off the top brown blades and expose the soil to the warm sun. It is not necessary to scalp the grass, or burn it.
After I have finished mowing, I prefer to return the grass clippings back to the turf. This can be accomplished with a nice mulching blade on the mower or by just riding over areas again and making any clipping disappear. Raking up clippings is very labor intense and not needed if you are only removing 1/3 of the blade. Grass clippings are a great source of nitrogen and experience has proven that thatch is not a problem. Adding nitrogen through grass clippings saves money by reducing the amount of fertilizer needed.