Warm Season Grass
A resilient grass variety designed for active, outdoor living with family and friends. Cultivated for its strong roots, Bermuda reaches deep into the soil to provide a dense, thick carpet that blankets your lawn while withstanding daily wear and tear.
Attributes
Fine blade, dense turf
Sunlight
6-8 hours of sun
Water
Medium to low once established
Wear
Great for high traffic areas
SPRING
Maintenance
In early spring, rake up any debris. Use Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts® Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food if needed. Four weeks later, follow with Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed and Feed for a lush, green lawn. Fill in bare spots with Harmony® sod, available by the piece at your home improvement center.
Watering
During dormancy, water when there is no rain for 3-4 weeks to prevent dehydration. Especially if warm days are followed by cold ones, moisture keeps the lawn warm.
Mowing
Mow at about 1”. Lower setting may scalp lawn.
SUMMER
Maintenance
In early summer, feed with Scotts® Turf Builder® Southern Lawn Food to strengthen the lawn, helping it withstand heat and drought conditions. It slow-releases nutrients, making it the go-to fertilizer for all grass types.
Watering
Water deeply and infrequently. When the lawn appears dry, apply ¾-1” of water. A dark, bluish-gray color, foot printing, and wilted, folded or curled leaves indicate it’s time to water.
Mowing
Mow at 1-2”, depending on how often lawn is mowed and its condition.
FALL/WINTER
Maintenance
In cooler weather, use a slow-release fertilizer like Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food, to strengthen the lawn’s roots. It feeds the lawn consistently and is better for the environment.
Watering
Water until the lawn becomes dormant. Especially if warm days are followed by cold ones, moisture keeps the lawn warm.
Mowing
Mow at 1” until weather cools. Raise mower to 2” when nighttime temperatures drop below 70 degrees to allow more leaf surface as it goes dormant.
SPRING
Maintenance
In early spring, rake up any debris. Use Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts® Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food if needed. Four weeks later, follow with Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed and Feed for a lush, green lawn. Fill in bare spots with Harmony® sod, available by the piece at your home improvement center.
Watering
During dormancy, water when there is no rain for 3-4 weeks to prevent dehydration. Especially if warm days are followed by cold ones, moisture keeps the lawn warm.
Mowing
Mow at about 1”. Lower setting may scalp lawn.
SUMMER
Maintenance
In early summer, feed with Scotts® Turf Builder® Southern Lawn Food to strengthen the lawn, helping it withstand heat and drought conditions. It slow-releases nutrients, making it the go-to fertilizer for all grass types.
Watering
Water deeply and infrequently. When the lawn appears dry, apply ¾-1” of water. A dark, bluish-gray color, foot printing, and wilted, folded or curled leaves indicate it’s time to water.
Mowing
Mow at 1-2”, depending on how often lawn is mowed and its condition.
FALL/WINTER
Maintenance
In cooler weather, use a slow-release fertilizer like Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food, to strengthen the lawn’s roots. It feeds the lawn consistently and is better for the environment.
Watering
Water until the lawn becomes dormant. Especially if warm days are followed by cold ones, moisture keeps the lawn warm.
Mowing
Mow at 1” until weather cools. Raise mower to 2” when nighttime temperatures drop below 70 degrees to allow more leaf surface as it goes dormant.
