Bermuda Grass Lawns: A Warm-Climate Favorite

 

There are two general types of Bermuda Grass: common and hybrid.  Both have their pros and cons but most people who have worked with either find bermuda grass to be moderately easy to maintain.

 

It is particularly hardy in hot weather and handles drought well.  Several popular hybrids have been developed over the years with much of the pioneering research done at agricultural facilities in Tifton, Georgia.

 

Each hybrid type has slightly different characteristics like leaf width, color, or disease resistance.  Nevertheless, the care and maintenance of bermuda grass is relatively similar across the different lines.

 

Bermuda grass is ideal for warmer climates with its most active growth taking place when ground temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.  When cooler weather comes along, bermuda grass becomes dormant and turns a sandy-brown color.  This is perfectly fine for most warm-climate residents as they don't much prefer to be outside in the winter cold anyway.

 

Take your time and browse our website at your leisure for bermuda grass tips.  Our Grass Types page compares Bermuda Grass with other lawn grass types and provides a link to our other websites that focus specifically on each lawn grass.

 

We hope you'll visit here often as you pursue the perfect lawn!