What You Need to Know About Bermudagrass

May sometimes strikes fear in garden owners’ hearts. The arrival of the summer often brings images of dying plants and grass. Most Arizona homeowners have Bermudagrass as this type of turfgrass creates a cooler and more livable yard. Bermudagrass may be easy to grow, but you’re probably wondering how you can keep it alive this summer.

Bermuda Grass 101

With the right amount of care, Bermuda grass can easily be kept throughout the entire summer, even in the scorching Phoenix months of June, July, and August. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your Bermudagrass:

• Shade and overwatering can kill grass and reduce vigor
• Bermudagrass requires a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight a day
• Tree canopies can create an overabundance of shade and kill grass
• Buildings and vehicles can create too much shade
• Properly maintaining your Bermudagrass can fight shade damage
• If a grassy area is replaced with sod, you have to re-sod every 3 years
• Another option is turfgrass to decomposed granite or synthetic turf conversion of the area

What Professional Landscaping Can Do

If you find dying or dead grass in your yard this summer, don’t despair. Contact a landscaper immediately. All hope is not lost. A landscaper can do the following for your grass:

• Thin trees to reduce shade
• Deep water your grass
• Remove any fallen leaves and debris
• Suggest excessive fertilizer use
• Cut shaded grass at an elevated height for mowing

Professionals landscapers at Victor’s Landscaping can help keep your grass alive and help you create a yard concept you’ll fall in love with. Contact us today.