Want a Bermuda Lawn like this? Top 5 Tips

[@shauncarroll68]

morning Bermuda grass central.... I've been learning a lot from you since like December... didn't think I could get the results to have needed so hired a pro.... just to watch my surveillance and they've been giving me a half job... is it to late for me to get it where I want to to be?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Shaun Carroll never to late but depending on lawn conditions it could take some time. But when you D I Y Shaun, you appreciate it more, the fact that you see them half doing it tells you it’s your time and you’ve found the right channel 👍🏾

[@ThatOneBlackGuy]

Iconic black man voice

[@woofinu]

Atlanta is getting hotter and hotter. Now 2000 degrees haha.

[@bobdicarlo2874]

Thanks for your service. I have newer Easy Turf Bermuda sod - supposed to have no Tifway in it. Thus is 2 year old sod and looks very spotty. Some brown deadish areas. Some really thin areas. Gets lots of water. I m in Scottsdale AZ /Memorial Day high 90*'s /100* . Here's what I have done so far: March pre season fertilizer, 4/15 Weed & Feed, 5/7 Weed & Feed. This is coming around well in some areas but others it's dissapointing. What can I do now with the heat? - thanks for your time. P.S. I did not pay much attention t it last year.

[@KWoodard-cb4hr]

Hello just found your channel and looking for direction and help. I’ve been a fescue guy for 20 or so years a lot of work but oh the beauty when it’s right. I jus moved near Columbia SC where we now have Bermuda and I’m at a lost. It’s May I have some weeds and was planning to put down Scott’s 3in1…weeds, preventer and feed. Is this good or what should I be doing now. Thank you.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

I’d use Bio Advanced 5-1 but the Scott’s is ok. Note it does not kill crabgrass.

[@pedrososa5799]

back ground music to loud

[@EyeBDaMD]

That ATL non-stop. Bruh, I feel like I owe you tuition! Another one👍🏾

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

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[@danielfillmore5033]

Hello BYD, Thank you for all the informative videos. You're gonna be my guy this year for transforming my bermuda lawn that i bought along with my first home last year. The previous owner neglected the lawn pretty badly. There is Poa annua and broadleaf all over the front and backyard. I've followed your steps for spraying weedstop and spot treating the poa with image 3 weeks ago. I just scalped my backyard to 1.5" and front to 2" since it was so high before. I applied Lesco PreM (no prodiamine avail. locally). My next step is to scalp to 1" all over in 2 weeks. I have these ugly patches of, what looks like. very thick dormant or dead stolons rooted into the dirt. Hopefully I will get those with the next scalp. My question is, if they do not come up with the next scalp, should i pull these up or leave them? Also, when can should I stop bagging my clippings?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

If you currently have weeds then bag and always bag if scalping. The BermudaGrass will eventually fill in those bare spots over time but I’d put some sand there in those bare spots

[@danielfillmore5033]

Thank you! What do you think of the thick brown stolons. They are grouped together in a few spots. A lot of them are 8-10” long. Leave or rip out?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

@@danielfillmore5033 leave

[@edgarc.3433]

Is tenacity okay for Bermuda?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Edgar C. Yes but read instructions about the temps to apply in.

[@pedroc2462]

Our yard has come a long way. Looks like night and day. Just found you on KZbin last week. Looking forward to taking our yard to even greater heights after watching your videos.

[@donandsusiewilliams8061]

Do you have a published plan on a year around maintenance plan for a Bermuda lawn ? If so where and how could I get it

[@heathersowell1053]

Been following for almost a year and am doing all 5! My yard is looking better and I feel like it's only getting better. We appreciate you!

[@LadyGaonouu]

BYD is awesome!!! I was able to save my yard thanks to his teachings!

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Sheena Gwinn 👍🏾

[@mikewest712]

I have cut my 1 acre bermuda lawn the exact same for 8 years. My mower does not tear up the grass but you can definitely tell how i mow.

[@richarddimsdale6232]

FYI milorganite is human waste

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

You’re late to the party 🎉 with that.

[@rontech34]

Im putting down Bermuda seeds can i use PGF fertilizer to get it started to grow ???

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

+RonTech34 Purely organic yes but your best results will come from a true starter fertilizer.

[@rontech34]

@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral what true fertilizer should I use? Thanks for responding back i watch alot of your videos

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

RonTech34 Scott’s or lesco

[@Aguilar31810]

Byd my front yard is 2500 sft i have,lots of crabgrass on one side and far less on the other side (front yard is devided by sidewalk) i pulled out all crabgrass by hand where there is less do u reccomend doing that, if u do so i can go ahead and pull out the side that has more.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Fernando Aguilar you can always remove weeds by hand ( except for nutsedge sometimes) as long it’s not going to seed, if it’s going to seed make sure not to shake off seed heads. I’ll be doing a video soon about that but we are getting so much rain here in Ga.

[@Aguilar31810]

Bermuda Grass Central, thank you byd and yes please make a video, my plan is since on half of the lawn where i pulled out crabgrass i will be laying weed and feed and also on the side that i havent pulled out crabgrass do you think that would be fine or what do u suggeste?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Fernando Aguilar that won’t kill the crabgrass

[@Aguilar31810]

Bermuda Grass Central , i already sprayed specticide with crabgrass killer but didnt kill it should i go ahead and spray it again

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Fernando Aguilar video next week 😀

[@ormondpettiford5417]

1st off let me say I love ur videos, very informative, my Bermuda lawn is in good shape, I would say 10- 15 % weeds. My question is, how often should I fertilize vs treat for weeds? Thanks in advance

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Ormond Pettiford I have a video that should be up Tuesday addressing that 👍🏾

[@ormondpettiford5417]

@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral thanks brother, keep up the good work

[@Armurp01]

@10:55 what month would you say you was in to get it that Bermuda lush and green? I'm impressed that you don't have an irrigation system and it comes out looking healthy as ever.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Murph June / July. I have no irrigation either. Mother Nature 🌧 was on my side that year 😀

[@Armurp01]

@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral kudos

[@kountrytimes6213]

#5 on the list is very important!!!

[@ronnybyrd4374]

Hey B-y-D. I will getting a one Acre yard soon. There's a lot of centipede grass in Summerville area How can I get rid of it over the winter? I have a 25 pounds bag of pyramid 2. I love Bermuda grass.,and I love your videos.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Ronny Byrd you’ll literally have to kill it off in the fall. Glyphosate May be hard to get but spectracide weed and grass killer will work. 2-3 apps maybe needed for total kill. This will kill everything so you can start over.

[@affordablelawncare9107]

Hi, i live in Fayetteville,NC And i have some questions for you. Today is 8/26/18 i have customer that hes yard is almost full of crabgrass and little bermuda grass on some places,and he ask me to see what we can do to have nice yard? Do you think is there any way to overseed with bermuda grass seed or what should i do? Any other type of grass. I will apreciate the big help. And thanks for all those great videos..

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE The only way to eliminate mature crabgrass is to us a herbicide like Quinclorac 75 DF this late in summer ( late August) the good new is around mid Fall the Crabgrass will die off, but the seeds will come back next season if you don’t apply a Pre M mid February. As for over-seeding with Bermuda Seeds it’s to late, beat time to oversees is late May and June. Go to my channel home page a I have tons of videos to assist you.

[@affordablelawncare9107]

How much of that do i need to use?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE you’ll have to read the label instructions of the one you purchase and normally you can pull that up on line

[@bestgreenpest]

@@affordablelawncare9107 .8 oz Dismiss NXT per 1000 square feet. Takes care of your sedges, crabgrass and a few broadleaf weeds in one application .... Badda Boom Badda Bang

[@rontech34]

How many months is Bermuda grass good for seems like Bermuda grass is the hardest to maintain as far as coming out of dormant

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

RonTech34 genetic it’s green from May to October

[@rontech34]

@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral is it hard to bring out of dormant??

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

RonTech34 it will naturally do it once temps stay consistently over 85.

[@rontech34]

@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral one more question so if its under 85 my grass wont come out dormant?

[@againstallodds404]

I have dead spots, so today I put down Pennington complete seed from the bottle. I prepared the lawn by raking the spots, then aerate with the hand held tool. I put the seeds down then I put sand on top and water it. Do I fertilize it after? If not, how long do I wait to fertilize it? Do I mow it down to one inch right now it's at about 2 1/4? Yes, my lawn is Bermuda. Need your help thank you. Heard you loud and clear.

[@Riceblox2000]

I'mntda1 I have heard on other KZbin videos that you should only mow off 1/3 of the grass height at a time. So if yours is 2 1/4 you can go to 1 1/2 this time

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

I'mntda1 sorry about the delay but yeah apply the 1/3 rule on that area once a week until it’s the same height you have the other grass at.

[@againstallodds404]

Bermuda Grass Central thank you. Now I see more bare patches. My grass is dying in another area. Not sure why.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

I'mntda1 did you pull a soil test this season?

[@rayofishal1804]

My father in law lives in southern Virginia and I’m in northern Virginia. He is a diehard Bermuda grass guy and is telling me that’s what I need to use, but everyone I know keeps saying no. Need some advice on what to do.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Rudy Fisher use what product?

[@rayofishal1804]

Father in law says put down Bermuda, Guys at work keep saying put down Fescue seeds.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Rudy Fisher are you talking new lawn?

[@rayofishal1804]

Existing lawn thats in bad shape. I just purchased the home and the lawn is 40% grass and 60% weed in the front, back is 20% grass and 80% weeds.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Rudy Fisher if it’s Bermuda I’d try to save it. Bring it back from the dead 💀. I’ve done it with the lawn you see in the picture. Took a a year to get it there but it can be done ✅

[@nathanclark5771]

When you install Bermudagrass sod how long should you wait to mow for first time, thanks in advance. Central TX very hot.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Nathan Clark only when it reaches 2 inches and is securely established to the ground.

[@scjesus35]

Great Video keep them coming I have learned a lot..

[@chuckmitchell7454]

Great channel . Question, my yard was in it's peak 5 years ago but due to coaching and life I was consistent. Getting back on track this year with my tifway 419. Any tips for post emergment? I used Urea nitrogen and was cutting every other day. It had my yard BLUE. Trying to get back to that but got some weeds I need to rid of.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

well just get back on the plan from 5 years ago, spot treat those weeds like a PRo and ready up for prodiamine in September. only post pre m right now would be a dimension type, but thats really only gonna catch some crab grass being this late.

[@joapps8135]

Hi! I planted bermuda using Scott's purple coated seeds in central Tx about a month ago... growing well BUT I see a few much longer strands (about 5-6" longer) scattered here and there. They are not grouped together...they tend to be like 6-12" apart. Is this normal or do I need to pull those out?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

joapps are you sure that’s not nutsedge?

[@joapps8135]

Bermuda Grass Central Oh man....I was afraid they were weeds. I just googled nutsedge and it looks similar. OMG how did I get weeds in there already? Do I spray weed killer on them?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

joapps kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKXdipprr7l7gZY

[@joapps8135]

Bermuda Grass Central I just took a closer look (sorry i'm new to this lawn stuff)...doesnt look like nutsledge. I also pulled some out and didnt see any nut sacks. Actually looks like the bermuda grass that is growing but like 10 times larger... i would say less than 10% of total grass consists of those larger (10x) grass. Is this normal?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

joapps you may have spots that do that but to have one strand throughout the lawn is unusual but I’d just keep cutting it. Now if that keeps up and increases throughout the lawn then it’s something else.

[@CriticalErA]

Hi Bermuda Grass Central! I need some advice... My backyard lawn is hideous, it is about 2000 square feet and i am getting quotes of about $3,500 to fix it up. I am big on DIY so i figure I would just do it myself and save some cash. now my question is... We are in mid may here in Georgia and I am not sure if it is too late to grow bermuda grass or zoysia? I plan to kill the grass wait 2 weeks, spray fungus control, wait 2 weeks, tiller the soil, then throw down seeds. would this be a good process? how would you go about starting up fresh and the steps that you would take? your advice is truly appreciated!

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

not sure how bad it is but id try to save what i got first. but if you are going to do that then make sure its not raining like it is now because the seeds will wash away. light watering to damp without this crazy rain for best results. a soil test will help also.

[@CriticalErA]

Honestly, it was about 95% weed and 5% grass so i went ahead and just dethatched, rototilled, pulled out a ton of crabgrass and other weeds then added topsoil and threw down seeds. i do see a few puddles of where water accumulated on the right side of my lawn. I am wondering if i should fill those in with more top soil? and lay down more seeds? rain has not been an issue up here in kennesaw/acworth but i did leave the sprinklers on in 4 hour intervals which created the puddles over night.

[@tjguidry2260]

Had a trash grass lawn last year. In March 2018 I scalped as low as I could with a mower and tilled top 3-4 inches. Spread Riviera Bermuda seed that has started to come up along with some crabgrass and other weeds. Bermuda is 1.5 inches in some places and 1/4-1/2 inches in other places. Is it too early to do some sort of weed and feed on newly planted Bermuda? Any help would be appreciated.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Tj Guidry rule of thumb is to cut or apply any thing at 2 inches. But after 10 weeks and most of Grass is over 1.5 then you can treat, wait a few days to cut and bag. You may loose a few but this is Bermuda grass👍🏾

[@tjguidry2260]

Thanks

[@danstephensen9902]

Now in Mid-May in Arizona, trying to get my Bermuda going. Thanks for all of these tips. Is it TOO LATE for Pre-Emergent? You are helping us home-gardeners A LOT!! God Bless!

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Dan Stephensen here’s the scientific answer, yes it’s to late because what’s germinated in you Lawn now the Prodiamine won’t help, dithiopyr has post Emergent but it’s primarily to catch baby 🦀 grass. Here’s the other answer, if the temps are below 80 then you could for piece of mind but may be a waste of money. If you do add it you need to water in that same day. I’m not a fan of adding extra stress on a lawn though so deep into spring, hope this helps 👍🏾

[@panditgrewal8211]

Hello I have too much ground ivy in my lawn how can I kill this can you tell me any weed killer control ground ivy

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Pandit Grewal one way is to hand remove, but that may take forever, the other way is to cut the treat with a product that contains 2-4D ( Spectracide, Bayer ) any of those store bought hose end or bottle to spot treat. Let grass grow a little higher in those areas to crowed them out. With this you get them under control.

[@fernandoaguilar8979]

Byd last year i tore up mu whole front yard i mean started from zero with bermuda seed and came out beautiful my neighbors let their grass grow about 2 ft in the summer yes 2 feet and now mine is nothing but weeds should i just give up?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Fernando Aguilar never give up!!! Follow my tips and you’ll get there.

[@fernandoaguilar8979]

You think it will recover? Once i get it to recover im sorry but imma mow at least 2 feet of the neighbors grass and what i do to mines ima do to theirs

[@anthonyflacke]

@@fernandoaguilar8979 when your lawn goes dormant leave it alone. About the 1st of March scalp it as low as you can go. Rake up all of the thatch... Put down some pre-emergent. If you have a really tough weed like Crabgrass from hell LOL spray it with quinclorac I mean soak every leaf on that weed wait about 2 weeks start overseeding with Bermuda and throw in the nitrogen down it will come back super thick and green. The key is to put that weed killer and pre-emergent down super heavy... Then wait at least 2 weeks maybe three to make sure you got all the weeds gone. Then don't forget to overseed heavily and water as you would a new lawn. A good fertilizer to put down just before throwing your seed is Scott's new lawn fertilizer. Bermuda you can let grow to your highest setting on your mower... If it's 4 in tall The Roots will be equally as deep period. If you want your grass shorter wait a week take an inch off wait another week take another inch off slowly work it down to the height you want and keep it there

[@Nightowl82]

I live in kc, still in mid 50s at night. Beginning to wonder why previous owner planted warm season grass in the transition zone because my lawn is healthy with very few weeds but is still tan and green patches

[@rdavisi]

GREAT JOB "BYD". FOLKS MAY WANT TO CONSIDER USING "MILORGINITE" ALONG WITH IRONITE. THESE 2 PROMOTE INTENSE GREEN COLOR WITHOUT INCREASING GROWTH RATE . THIS MEANS GREAT COLOR WITH MINIMUM GROWTH FOR LESS CUTTING.**** BE VERY CAREFUL WITH IRONITE AND USE "ONLY" AS DIRECTED. TOO MUCH IRONITE COULD TURN YOUR GRASS GRAY OR EVEN BLACK. DON'T HAVE TO BE AS CAREFUL WITH MILORGONITE(ORGANIC).

[@juliocs5483]

BYD you jumping on the Humic Acid / RGS ride or have any experience using them? You got me using the Prodiamine plan and I'm starting to see progress...just having issues mainly with Dallisgrass!!!

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

julio CS not doing the RGS or humid acid yet. Gotta get money for that, lol 😂

[@juliocs5483]

I hear you! I think your channel is doing well hopefully they hook you up.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

julio CS thanks 🙏

[@Torpedomtb]

I think Mowing is #1, Watering is #2.. Treat with Pre-Emergent (spring & fall) is #3, Fertilize #4 (organic is better). If you cant afford the last 2. Just mowing 2 times a week and watering (volume not time, 1 inch a week) you will have lawn better than 70% of your neighbors. If you do all 4, you will rule your neighbors. I mow my lawn ever 2 days. Mow-Rest-Mow. at worst case Mow-Rest-Rest-Mow. If your mowing and cutting more than 1/3 off at a time your hurting more than your helping.. If you let your grass grow to 1.5" there is more leaf surface to recover the stress of cutting in the 100F temps.. So in the later summer let it grow just a tad longer than in spring.

[@watchthegamer73]

Wait, it opens with a sphere like Earth. I thought the earth was flat hahahahaha! Great video!!

[@allroofsinc1]

What climate are you in? What would you recommend in Houston, Tx

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Texas Baseball Tournaments Inc not sure what you Grass looks like now but the advice in the video is solid. The major difference in my climate and yours may be yours doesn’t go dormant like mine does here in the South. Just keep it cut low and a basic 3 ferts a year. Your watering schedule may be different also.

[@DatDude7802]

Good helpful video. Please consider upgrading your mic. It's hard to hear you in spots, especially with the wind and background noise.

[@Jefferson196]

Great Video, however, the music is a little loud and is hard to hear you. Thanks for the yard tips.

[@rman9513]

If I only watered 1 inch a week my Bermuda would be crusty. It's also 115 degrees in the summer though

[@TeeFranklin256]

BYD where’s the links that’s supposed to be in the description?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

plentypaperP30 I’ll put it there later today, I’m not Near a computer right now, but if you’ll check my catalog you can search it there. 😀

[@shawnj2313]

Can I cut my lawn and fertilize the same day

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Cut lawn first, fert 2nd, water in same day if possible.

[@shawnj2313]

Bermuda Grass Central thanks

[@shauncarroll68]

thanks so much...one more quick question I want to aerate and overseed but not sure if the chemicals are still on the ground from where they applied it... don't want to kill the new seeds

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Shaun Carroll what chemicals? If it was a pre M then you’ll have to wait 8-10 minimum before over seeding.

[@shauncarroll68]

yeah it was a pre m

[@Buttastackz]

Thumbs up for upping your Tripod game!

[@lsturbointeg]

Great video but you're background music was a bit too loud and i had to really listen to what you were saying on some parts

[@koolhand12]

Are you in Georgia. Need your services.

[@mr.greenthumb4293]

As usual great video! I’m starting to get the Bermuda seed heads sprouting up in my lawn. Are they beneficial to my lawn at all?

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

if you are sure that they are Bermuda Grass seeds, then the answer is no, the seed harvested now are sterile. if your cutting 1 inch or lower you really should not be having that issue though. make sure it's not annual bluegrass.

[@mr.greenthumb4293]

Bermuda Grass Central No it’s not anual blue grass. This is a tall stem with 3 stick like things at the top. ( sorry best way I can describe it) lol

[@mr.greenthumb4293]

Bermuda Grass Central I just looked it up online and what I have is Bermuda grass seed stalk.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

how tall is it? inches

[@Poppi3579]

If it is really bermuda grass seeds. It is best to mulch and not bag when you get the BERMUDA grass seeds. This will help build a full and thick yard. But if you have a lot of weeds, I would keep bagging and follow his video on overseeding once you got the weeds under control.

[@lmallinson9367]

Can you please TURN OFF the music on the back ground. We can hardly hear you

[@9thWard5386]

Is 4 inches too long

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Louis Caliste way to long, 1-2 inches recommend for Bermuda