My Thought Process Before Switching Turf Types Cool Season Grass vs Bermudagrass

[@criscristofferson7381]

13:20 Inquisitive

[@GCITurf]

@@criscristofferson7381 BINGO!!!! That’s the word I was trying to think of 🤣

[@Falcon-tf4ww]

Doesn't matter what you're growing Pete, I'm watching your channel.

[@GCITurf]

@@Falcon-tf4ww I appreciate you friend. I do.

[@P-47D_theJug]

Amen

[@chriskemp6636]

Hey Pete, I will continue to follow because honestly I like to see what you come up with. And to be quite honest I have thought about switching over myself due to the summer’s and the stress it just put’s on my fescue and I am looking for something easier that can take the heat and not cost me an arm and leg in Irrigation. At my old house I ended up switching to Zorro Zoysia and I absolutely loved it. So like you said it is your yard and I will continue to watch and support you here from TN.

[@Grinch83]

@@GCITurf I second that

[@armandbrun9415]

@@Grinch83I third that

[@G42355]

Pete, I have hybrid Bermuda and I watch every one of your videos. Your knowledge is invaluable.

[@NapoleonSolo452]

I live in zone 7a in the east and have a TF LAWN. I’m tired, tired, tired of fungus. I’m going Bermuda

[@joco_wolf]

I live in Garner, NC and my neighbors' bermuda struggled just as much as my fescue during the drought, even those that water regularly. After the recent rain, the fescue has recovered and looks almost as vigorous as the bermuda. Once you consider how many months the bermuda is dormant while I'm able to stripe the fescue, it's a no brainer to me: I'm sticking with tall fescue.

[@dawalker02]

I’m with you 100%. I’m tiered of fighting the heat, disease, and watering issues myself. So I’ll be watching and following you no matter what you decide to do. Love what you do and stand for. God Bless Brother!

[@GCITurf]

@@dawalker02 🙌🏻

[@REDLEG4512]

This is going to be fun to watch Pete!

[@phillipingram4909]

Let’s do this Pete! I have Zoysia sod in my upstate SC front and sides and a gorgeous ‘weed bed’ in the back. 🤣 I’ve been planning to smoke ‘em off and start a full reno in the back yard (~14k sq.ft.) with Zoysia or Bermuda. Don’t worry about losing viewers, I’ve been here with you for over 3 years and never once worried about your grass type. It’s more about the man and our shared passions. God, family, work ethic, and Grass. Probably a lil’ equipment envy in there too. 🤪 I think you’ll gain viewers based on the variety and most importantly, God’s hand. Wish you the best!

[@MsTonya417]

I watch for the grass content. But,personally I like you Pete. I like your beliefs and your passion for your family and life. And,yes even your passion for lawn care. I’ll keep watching you,sir, with whatever content you bring. Thank you

[@MrKevinH]

Guess I'm one of those "hard core" guys that will watch you regardless of what turf type you have, but as I'm considering this change myself, this was very informative!

[@spencercraig1304]

With sprinklers going all week, my Speaders Elite with from green and lushes to browned out in a week. After 4 years, we are going to be smoking it off next year for Alpha Elite. We love the fescue, but between not being able to water it enough for the 110+ summers and time for maintenance, it's time for the switch. I'll just paint the Bermuda in the winter. Cheers from Oklahoma Pete. I'm still going to be watching you regardless of what you decide.

[@GCITurf]

@@spencercraig1304 appreciate you

[@cooperbrazee6952]

What part of Oklahoma? I'm in Bartlesville.

[@KDlGG]

I’m in Washington and experiencing the same thing. I can’t run a warm season turf atleast I don’t think I can because we have severe winters as well. My hands are tied here and idk what to di

[@lamontbell]

Hi Pete... I'm from Columbia, SC and I came to your channel because of the products you use and your explanation of use, not because of Tall Fescue. I'm warm season turf here. It would be nice to see more of that and your process of treating and the products you use.

[@LeNoir1NC]

Pete, I totally understand and support you no matter what you decide to do! I am also seriously considering the switch to bermuda due to our brutal summer in NC. Your video reaffimed many of the reasons why I want to change. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeremyberger06]

You are an amazing person Pete! Talk to god, talk to your wife and use your wisdom. I have bermuda in central Kansas and it’s tough as nails. I moved from a house 20 miles away with gci tttf (that I planted) and it was great until the 2nd summer (115F one day) and I didn’t have time to water all the time. I have 5 boys and they are the most important to me. I feel your pain. All I can say is you probably already know the answer…

[@GCITurf]

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[@stowers157]

My Blue Heat I planted last fall was BEAUTIFUL. Then this summer left me with nothing but brown patches, goosegrass, nutsedge, and crabgrass.

[@finny5000]

I really appreciate you voicing your thought process. I’m contemplating the same change from TTTF to Bermuda in my backyard. Here in north Georgia, the fungicide applications seem to be constant with the increased heat and humidity over the last 2 summers. The disease resistance Bermuda offers is sounding better every day

[@ericholland5192]

I tried establishing GCI turf type tall fescue lawn here in San Bernardino. Worked really hard prepping for it and tried to make it work. It's just not working out. Have had some very short periods where it looked great and I love the striping. But it only looks great for a very short time of the year - it just can't stand up to the long hot summer here. Burning it down and switching to Alpha Elite bermuda so see how that goes. I was already convinced, and this video just confirms making the switch for me. Thanks Pete

[@joshuabellinger267]

This is absolute PERFECT timing. We just moved from St. Louis with TTTF to Arkansas where we will have Bermuda at our new house. So pumped for the content to come!

[@nickm8159]

I agree with you. Love TTTF but it’s too much time and money in NC. I’m putting Bermuda in next spring and if you switch I can learn from you.

[@Shunya0101]

Brother, I just installed TifTuf in the back yard on Wednesday , was TTTF, and just started prepping the front today to install Bermuda in the front this week. I’m passionate about grass and lawncare, but have been spending way too much time and money on it. I had no idea how nice the TifTuf is, it’s like carpet.

[@rogeliodiaz8228]

Currently I have tall fescue for 3 years now. I live in California the high desert summer temperatures are 100 to 110. I'll be switching to elite Bermuda Grass.

[@richardhill2836]

Will always keep watching and purchasing from you! Good luck in your endeavors! I just moved to a new home that is half Bermuda and half fescue. I am leaning to the dark side for a Bermuda yard.

[@tnichols101011]

Pete, I wanna thank you for all the lessons you’ve taught me about cool season grass. Now it’s time to share lessons on warm season! Let’s goooooooo Thanks for all you do sir!

[@tannersparrow8185]

Pete I am here in ENC this year I did a full renovation from cool season to warm season and used your guide as well as your alpha seed. I watch all of your videos but would love to see more Bermuda based content. Love all of your content and will continue to support you on KZbin and your business no matter what turf you choose just because you’re a stand your good Christian man!

[@Hammer34]

I’m in Maryland and switched to Bermuda it loves the heat we’ve been having. I am a GCI fan and always will be.

[@GCITurf]

I appreciate you so much

[@artisticboundaries]

Maryland (Baltimore) here as well.. I've been thinking about either adding something else or changing altogether from the TTTF. The heat we have been having this year... I can't keep up!!!

[@pkn920]

Both houses I’ve lived in, half yard is warm grass, other half TTTF! Problem with my Bermuda is that it starts to check out in September and turns yellow till the following May. That said, I prefer TTTF.

[@artisticboundaries]

@@pkn920 Same here... I guess it's the lesser of the 2 evils then. I think I would rather have a possible brown lawn during the Summer than brown all Winter. I have a nice lawn during the Fall and Winter. Mine doesn't really look dull until late December or early Jan. I usually get a final cut and trim in around the week of Thanksgiving or the first week of Dec when I get up the last of the falling leaves. I feed it well so it usually stays locked in until March when things start moving again...

[@vr7983]

Laid Celebration variety here in near Sarasota FL with great success. Absolutely amazing turf that takes wear and rough treatment well. It needs scarification annually to grow and look its best.

[@bradcimock2552]

REGARDLESS of what you put in your yard Pete,I would never hit the unsubscribe button.I live up in Michigan and have been watching your videos for many years.I have learned so much from your videos.I will support you and company,regardless of what you put in YOUR YARD!!!.Do what’s best for you.

[@PeteG1979]

You can do it brother man- things happen in life and looks like its going great for you- looks like you put very much thought into this and its a great decision- 99% of people tell people crap- I love how you keep it real- analyze the situation at hand and make a game plan. Others would say keep trucking along and make the best of it as you can do that but if you look at how busy you are you will make the best out of it

[@FosterFarmsOk]

im going back to bermuda. after watching you for awhile I tried fescue here in Oklahoma for the last 5 years. no matter how much water it cannot handle our heat. im going to just over seed bermuda with something for winter color.

[@mikehall9042]

Hey bud you grow what you want it’s yours, I guarantee I still be watching. I’ve learned a lot the several years I’ve been watching about different types of grass. So you go on and do you and I will hit that like button and stay to the end. You have a great day can’t wait till the next one…

[@markc3653]

I think that's one of the best videos you've ever done. Shows you as a real person with real decisions I would assume it's a very common dilemma for transition Zone yard owners. Like you said sprigs are easier and faster than seeding given your scheduling... only you would know whether doing it by seed and the content that would provide would help your Bermuda seed sales.. in any event good luck with your project your project

[@bbtank3000]

I've always loved your TTTF and KBG lawns, but lately I find myself favoring your full lawn/field renovation videos more than anything else. So it doesn't matter to me what grass type you're planting.

[@adamsimone141]

I have a zoysia test plot on my property and it's always this time of year where the idea of transitioning my entire lawn to zoysia pops into my head. It looks so good compared to my TTTF and KBG areas of my property. Then later in the Fall it goes dormant and my cool season lawn looks amazing so it's hard to decide lol

[@LawnDisciple]

I am moving from NE Ohio to the Triad so I am interested! Leaving my TTTF behind and wanted to try KGB. Maybe not.

[@daddychav9831]

Brother, yes, I followed/follow you because of your amazing fescue. Then you brought up the lord one day and I was sold. I buy your elite spreader and your build a box recommendations for the past 3 years and I love it. I am know a rescue guy. I’m not going to knock a friend for trying something new. Have at it!!!!

[@MrJPel85]

Pete, great video! I’m actually contemplating the same thing. I just purchased a home in NC with 20K sf of Bermuda. I’m a cool season guy to be honest. I’ve been struggling to maintain a PRG lawn in KY and it’s such a pain. Water, fungicide, heat stress…the list goes on. I appreciate you taking the time to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of both. I’m thinking I may end up keeping the Bermuda and overseeding in the winter with PRG. That way I get green grass all year. Good luck with your decision. Either way, I’ll still watch. God bless you, brother!

[@GCITurf]

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[@khj697]

I do have Celebration and I really like its ability to hold up in the heat with a relatively low amount of water. It also stands up to and recovers from dogs really well.

[@jeremiahbf117]

With the age of this video, it is unlikely you will see this, but Bermuda, in my opinion, is beautiful at any length. Having it does not commit future owners to keeping it short. My father kept his at 4.5 inches and it was one of the densest and greenest years I have walked on. When it turned brown, it stayed thick and still looked great.

[@MatthewSmith-t4e]

Regardless of what you decide to do in your own yard. I will never stop watching. Your information is to valuable to me

[@jeffharley6385]

Converted to Bermuda last year because of the hot summers.

[@GCITurf]

@@jeffharley6385 how you liking it?

[@chancelloribberson8800]

God bless Pete I love your videos have watched for years and learned so much about lawn care, look forward to the next text plot lol the 14k of Bermuda, watch your other video if i remember correctly Charles just up from the shop, I can do Bermuda in upstate NY but love to learn, so God bless brother can't wait to see the process

[@SunnyBermuda]

Yes! Vote +1 for Bermuda!! 😎 Research some of the Bermuda hybrids like Ironcutter, Latitude and TifTuf. Ironcutter is supposed to have great cold tolerance.

[@joshjohnson4830]

Pete I live in hamlet nc now and I tried the tall fescue when I planted my new yard which was trees for many many years. It did ok last fall had a green yard all winter with fescue and rye. Spring came and it went dormant and summer grass has taken over. Since before the drought I’ve watered my 1 acre of grass 3 times a week when the drought came almost my whole yard died out now I have almost a full yard of Bermuda/ st Augustine. Water hasn’t stopped and I’ve applied fertilizer every 3 weeks regardless of rain amounts. We just had several hrs of rain over the last week and the summer grass is thriving. I learned this past year to let the grass that wants to be there grow and maintain it and you will be happy with it

[@gamecock2465]

Pete I highly recommend Tahoma 31 Bermuda if you are going to renovate the lawn. It is doing very well for me in SC. It has a great dark color and fairly cold tolerant for Bermuda.

[@chriskemp6636]

@@gamecock2465 what height of cut are you cutting the Tahoma 31 at? I looked at that as well and also the Tiftuf and the Tiftuf you can cut with a rotary mower and it looks awesome. Just not sure about the Tahoma 31 though.

[@gamecock2465]

@@chriskemp6636 I’ve cut as low as 5/8 last year with a reel mower in it’s first season but that was too low without the yard being leveled so it didn’t look the best even the grass seemed to be able to take it. This season it’s been between 3/4 and 1” and it’s thriving with regular irrigation in this heat. I even did a light sand level on it 3 weeks ago now it’s 99% grown in.

[@JacobPuckett-s8d]

I feel you Pete. Going to take a stab at Texas SPF 30 Bluegrass this fall because the fescue is wearing me out. If that fails next summer, I’m going Bermuda where I can and leaving the SPF 30 where it’s needed in the shade.

[@rtsmedley2010]

I don’t care what you grow Pete 😂. Do what’s best for you and your family. I’ll be watching, supporting and still buying from GCI TURF…

[@tretre1692]

I’m in the first house my wife and I bought. I did ample research for the best drought quickest greening, bermuda! Yukon, best ive found and uses less water than native grass in my area! Highly Highly HIGHLY recommend it!! Definitely looking forward to what you find and decide!

[@zacharycollins8845]

I’m in Indiana with a fescue and blue grass mix and we were hit with high heat for 3-4 weeks, yard was stress to the max, got some fungicides down and have been pouring organic matter in to help it bounce back.l

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Pete, I understand where you are coming from completely. With recent years weather patterns even here in Maryland Bermuda is looking more appealing. I think some of my customers need to go that route. My issue in my lawn is that i have shade cover which will not allow the Bermuda to perform at its best. I did a 20K IronCutter Bermuda renovation on my Pops lawn in NC last summer. I have some videos up about it on my channel and will be releasing another one about the grow-in within the next 2 weeks. If you want to talk IronCutter just hit me up. I would love to see what you can do with some IronCutter!

[@GCITurf]

@@ElevatedLawnscapes we will talk for sure bro. I’ve already been talking with MVS. I’ve got a pallet of sod headed my way to test with.

[@NLouden]

I like the idea! I don’t catch every episode, though I am a happy customer of GCI turf. I have spreader elite in my backyard. I have also been thinking about switching my front yard to Bermuda grass (which I would buy from GCI). Though I live high in the transition zone in STL, MO (so it’s probably a bad idea). All that being said, having warm season grass and TTTF sounds like great content.

[@Dstromb232]

I live in Maryland Heights, Mo and had over 7" of rain in less than 3o days. It is unusually wet month and did not need to run my sprinkler system yet.

[@perrycashion7066]

I have been thinking the same thing being 76 yrs old and going through cancer treatments. Don’t have the energy nor water in the well to take care of TTTF. I do have TTTF presently which is burned up and common Bermuda is taking over. Would be very interested in seeing what you choose to do with Bermuda and how you do it. Please be sure to show videos of how you do your change from TTTF to Bermuda.

[@jermainewhite9277]

God bless you Pete for just keeping it real. I've been thinking about it for the past 2 years. Our summer in NC has been brutal this year. You're a very inquisitive man who is forever paying attention and reevaluating where you stand. I say let us know the bermuda grass you're going to move forward with, and that it is available on your site, and watch God continue to grow your business. Don't worry about the people here just for the fescue, because there are too many people here for you.

[@Dstromb232]

If you do not take time with your kids. you will wake up one day they will be gone Grown up and doing their own thing. My family aways came first Now at 68 years old I always wonder where time went but every week, I made sure I spend a lot of time with my kids.

[@michaelmiller8914]

Do what you want with YOUR yard Pete. It's yours! I live about 2 hours west of you in central NC. I have wanted to redo my yard and make it fescue, but with the way things are playing out, I might just let the common Bermuda take over and roll with what mother nature gave me.

[@aanneell]

just sodded my small yard in Phoenix with tifgrand. it is so dark green. it looks and feels amazing.

[@GCITurf]

could you email me some pictures please?

[@aanneell]

@@GCITurf just sent to contact@ email.

[@chefjones11]

Hey Pete, South Alabama here. No cool season grass here but I very much enjoy your channel. Two questions, you are known for your stripping of your lawn and I currently have Emerald Zoysia front lawn and I know warm season grass doesn’t stripe as well as cool season, how will this affect your decision process? Secondly looking at purchasing your GCI Alpha Elite Bermuda grass seed for my back yard, why go with springs instead of seed?

[@stepheneckert4006]

GO FOR IT BIG DAWG!!!

[@kbcrdc8380]

Hey Pete I just bought the GCI nitrogen and I saw on the label that it says you can put down 3 to 20 ounces per thousand square feet and I was wondering if you could try to make a video explaining more about your GCI line of products particularly the nitrogen showing that it’s safe to put down high rates of the nitrogen without burning the turf thank you God bless you and everything you do.

[@bowling4me113]

So glad you dropped this video! I live in Winston Salem and have been thinking about doing this change. The summer we have had has just about put me over the edge. It was nice to hear your thoughts!

[@Mortarman-Nowinsky]

Pete, very hard to see you go from KBG/TTTF as I’m a Wisconsinite. You must do what’s best for you, period. If you do make the switch to Bermuda, will you still have some sort of content for the northern clientele? Even if it’s on your new property or yards that you manage for work?

[@GCITurf]

@@Mortarman-Nowinsky sure I will. I’ll still have fescue around the house. I’m not 100% convinced myself to switch over yet 😂

[@williamjordan5414]

I think I would like to do this too but I feel like I would have to buy different tools to make it work. Would a core aerator still work good enough? Would I need to buy a verticutter or spike aerator? My TTTF has suffered bug time here in western NC as well this year. Definitely going to keep watching you regardless of your choice brother.

[@jameshuggins1323]

I love the channel for all the content and knowledge regardless of the grass type.. do your thing buddy

[@ajstewart60]

I think about this every time I get discouraged with my TTTF haha it's so hard in NC. I'd be VERY interested in watching you work with Tahoma 31.

[@davidlathan8432]

Pete, I’ve followed your fescue program for years now. Being in Greenville SC, it is a battle to keep Turf Type Fescue going. As much as it is nice to dominate the neighborhood with the best fescue. I am so tempted to renovate with an Empire Zoysia. I have so much time and Money into fescue it is a hard decision.

[@GCITurf]

@@davidlathan8432 I to have the same hard decision friend. I appreciate you sir

[@davidlathan8432]

Bermuda grass that I’m familiar with sheds so bad at my shop it’s horrible. I’m sure there are better strands but the Zoysia grass is probably what I’m going with.

[@aetiffany]

Why not use your own alpha elite and overseed that in to the kbg and go with the bluemuda? If not that, why would you still not use your alpha elite? I've been on the fence with this as well - Transition zone here in Wichita KS.

[@GCITurf]

@@aetiffany I’ll have to make a video on this and explain why

[@ramiromagana6634]

Pete have you ever heard of Texas Hybrid Bluegrass/SPF30? its suppose to be a hybrid of kentucky bluegrass w added heat and drought resistance..

[@ripmaster896]

Hey you should try blackjack Bermuda grass it looks great also. I use it for my lawn and my neighbor lawn

[@marvins5317]

I seeded my lawn with GCI KB last fall and my front yard is the best it’s ever been, pure domination 😂! I was planning on seeding my backyard with GCI TTTF this fall, my question is do you still stand by your seed?

[@AffordableLawnCareJoCo]

Pete thanks for sharing your thoughts on choosing the right grass type. When is the best time in NC to seed a new Bermuda lawn?

[@scottfranklin2094]

It would be sad to see that beautiful Bluegrass go. Do what you need to do, we will still watch. God Bless Brother!

[@jeffb.4773]

I transitioned my TTTF to Blue heat 2 season ago. Williamsburg area of VA. Keep it at 2" height until mid May; 3.5-4" once we're in June through September. The area that gets intermittent shade has done awesome with 1.5" of water a week. Other section of the yard that gets full sun is getting smoked this season (increased to 2" water a week but it may have been too late to head off the stress). Can't say I regret moving to Blue heat but the areas with full sun need a lot of attention compared to TTTF. Need to increase weekly water schedule in the full sun section for next season and see how that goes.

[@user-ts5ce2ri3h]

Pete I’m so glad u did this video I live in upstate ny I have mostly bluegrass but I’ve been dealing with major heat bluegrass sod web worm both are making my lawn really bad. I did my research I’m gonna slowly overseed with tall fescue due to its heat tolerance deeper roots and it doesn’t draw as many web worms. What are ur thoughts on doing an 85 15 ratio tall rescue to bluegrass?

[@catherineagarcia7964]

Whatever you choose I’m still a fan and will still continue to support your business! Here in central California we have brutal summers. Thinking of switching to iron cutter next spring.

[@southernabe]

I have been watching your channel since you started and I live in southern Louisiana with 419 Bermuda. Do what you want for you. My Bermuda does not go dormant in the winter either. Either way no matter what you do I’m watching.

[@GCITurf]

Appreciate you friend

[@shoottrue5115]

Ive actually been think about changing. Tall fescue looks so stinking good in the winter. But this North Carolina weather is killing me in the summer.

[@jordanhawkins7309]

Everything you grow is impressive. Whatever you choose, ill still be watching

[@bradmoore366]

Why not palisade zoysia or something similar Pete? I live far enough south where there are no cool season yards and over the years I’ve learned to love zoysia. It greens up earlier in spring and stays green later in fall. Plus it doesn’t spread into everything quite as fast as bermuda. It’s like carpet to walk on as well.

[@robertstroud15]

Would love to see you try the "bluemuda" concept on a home lawn.

[@GCITurf]

Now that’s a killer idea!!!

[@curtisleddy1408]

I would love to see you with zoysia. I have it in NJ and barely ever have to water it and never used a fungicide. Also very few weeds pop up with how thick it gets

[@paulscott6998]

So if you have a stand of bermuda, what are you going to do if tttf starts creeping back into your bermuda? LoL you need to get your hose end sprayer filled with soap and hit those hot spots. Once you figure out how many gallons of water you use in irrigation season, you can build a huge cistern in back yard! Maybe the ground water will improve in the future? If you’re going to move, do you think an astute home buyer will want to manage a bermuda lawn? I threw up some ideas here. I’ve never grown bermuda, but I think it sounds like a big change, especially in the beginning. If my neighbor had a new bermuda lawn intersecting my lawn I do think it would require me to do something I don’t particularly relish.

[@rogergrant992]

One thing to think about if you're going to mow low you have to mow more often or do a PGR program which will add to the cost of maintaining low cut Bermuda

[@phaster01]

DO BOTH!! You have enough square footage to be able to facilitate both while still accommodating your new lifestyle. We have neighbors here in the south with fescue surrounded by Bermuda grass homes with NO problems. That way you can keep old and gain new customers.

[@GCITurf]

i have tiftuf bermuda at the shop so i already have "both".

[@phaster01]

@@GCITurf Pete, both at HOME would be awesome. I’m a Bermuda guy, but I’ve watched your channel for years. I absolutely understand why the change for you would make sense at this point. However, all of us (your fans) of both grass types can still enjoy your great content while you get to take a lot of the pressure off of your current lifestyle (and water usage) lol. But your wife is correct. Whatever direction you take will do well. God bless.

[@GCITurf]

@@phaster01 bro I am SLAMMED at work not counting the internet business. It’s just gotten so hard for me to work in my own yard. Plus the weather just got me thinking is all. PLUS I’ve started playing golf again and my son really likes it. A lot to consider for sure. I appreciate you friend

[@iankm1]

@@GCITurfson>grass Maybe get some growth regulator in your program?

[@Bkennedy84]

Let’s see that golf course yard! Excited to see the transformation if you go the Bermuda route at home… putting green? 😉

[@29Turf]

Pete, I don't think it matters what grass you plant. Most of us watch to see the process of your projects from start to finish!!

[@deanb9233]

Welcome to the Bermuda world. Can't wait to watch the transformation. If I could redo my Bermuda lawn I'd go with Tahoma. Love the channel.

[@scottfrazier131]

I am in the same boat! I have literally spent thousands of dollars trying to have a decent lawn. I am not looking to have a golf course just a decent lawn that’s relatively weed free. This spring was the best it has ever looked. I have almost two acres so it’s impossible for me to irrigate I am seriously thinking about switching mine over to Ky31. I have about 1000 sq ft of it in my back yard and it’s still green as can be. The rest of my TTTF is completely brown. Again not looking for a golf course just a decent lawn with few weeds. . What’s your thoughts?

[@aarontaylor5494]

I’m in middle Tennessee and I started my turf journey because of building a new house and I stumbled upon your channel and fell in love with fescue first but also had a fascination with all types once I figured out fescue. With the summer heat and drought we have been having I have been highly considering doing the rest of my yard, which is the biggest portion (like 73,000 sq ft), in Bermuda just due to the maintenance of it being significantly less. I work a full time job that is 12 hr days and I mow other properties on my off days and also have 4 year old triplets so saving time and money on maintenance would be a plus and I would slightly be ok with a slow down in turf care come fall/winter at my own property. I’ve always liked both but I think I would love Bermuda just as much as fescue! Can’t wait to see your videos on this grass type as well and will be looking at your alpha elite come next spring/summer!

[@OutdoorGearAddiction]

First of all, your proclamation of faith is strong, impressive and appreciated. Secondly, I see that it could affect your income but you're saying you want to do ffescue and Bermuda so you're reaching more viewers... minus the Bluegrass folks but you can still help them. I've watched a ton of your kids and I don't care anything about Bluegrass. I live in Ky and have a ky31/turf type tall fescue/wild Bermuda front lawn and 400 Zenith Zoysia plugs in my back yard with all of the above mentioned grasses. I'm experimenting and having fun. Most of the grass guys are having fun. You do you and I'll see you on the next video! God will provide and your transparency is refreshing. PS can you give us any input on huMichar vs biochar vs humic acid and when to apply? I'm guessing humic stuff during growing season but can t be applied in the winter too or just biochar or nothing in the winter?? No worries if you don't want to weigh in. Thanks!

[@jimmymiller6068]

How much less water will Bermuda require than fescue? I just couldn't imagine switching my fescue to Bermuda. I doubt we'll have this kind of consistent summer heat every year. I know you did the well so you wouldn't have to use city water, but would it be possible to add a separate meter so you could have the option to use city water in the event you need more water than your well can provide?

[@dane8122]

Old academy member here -- I have had this opinion for years due to the cost of keeping cool season grass in this area. Bermuda in this area with a rye overseed is just the most cost effective.

[@garycrawley1868]

Thanks for all you do Pete. I always appreciate the information you provide. Looking forward to someday meeting you.

[@rc4728]

Great overview! Thanks for reiterating how difficult it is to control common bermudagrass. I’ve learned to let it coexist in my zoysia.

[@chriswillaimson8286]

It's more than the grass! Aren't you the one that says..."Get your dirt right"? Lol. I've taken that as my mission, and it is the foundation of keeping a healthy lawn! Your honest approach to things is amazing. You are willing to try things to get whatever you're doing done to the best of your ability. I'll never be able to have most of your cool lawn tools, but it's nice to see what's out there. I loved the bed edger video. How to tuck in that pinestraw afterward. There are countless other videos we all enjoy! Just keep being you and pump out videos that help everyone no matter what type of grass!

[@seancampbell7246]

I'm still here watching. God bless

[@billyraines3178]

God bless you Pete, love to hear you talk about your faith!! Matthew 6:33!!! You are the real ( Goat ), love you brother!!!

[@GCITurf]

Love you bro!

[@jperez7499]

Pete go for it. After watching you for several years, I'm thinking of converting my 2KSqft of Lawn to Bermudagrass as I do have some common Bermuda that will sometimes creep into my yard from my adjacent yards. Looking forward to another Pete lawn renovation.

[@jeffadams3277]

I appreciate your knowledge/videos of cool season grasses. Having Bermuda grass in a section of your yard isn't that big of deal to me. I'm in northern Illinois and my mind drifts to putting in bermuda.😂 GCI Turf Academy is and always will be my go to for my yard supplies. Have a great day Pete.

[@krisflurry2404]

This is going to be awesome! Let’s see some zoysia somewhere Pete!

[@BrachTheRock]

Hey Pete I have 80k sq foot (1.8 acres) of Bermuda and I'm debating buying the 50 gal cart buddy. Do you think this is enough sprayer for a yard this size or would you suggest I go with a 90 gallon 3 point sprayer for my tractor. I want to spray 1gal/1k and would have to mix twice with the spray buddy. Furthermore concerned about how heavy it will be to move through grass when full. What are your thoughts?

[@Doc_GreenYard]

Greetings Pete, I know you feel about this year summer in North Carolina. I will continue to learn from you and just like you & your wife I'm a fescue guy. I just started my KZbin journey. Blessings.