Agreed - I've found out numerous times in our yard where there are bare/patches of dirt surrounded by lush Bermuda, there is generally a problem beneath the soil - I've found debris, tree roots, rocks, and even busted sections of drainage pipes a few inches beneath the soil and once cleared and the soil amended, the Bermuda quickly grows right back in.
@@TheALGif it’s near the driveway and no matter what you do the grass continues to die more than likely it’s concrete over flow or big rocks below the surface as deep as 6 inches and just bakes the area.
Thank you! I use glyphosate last year because of to many weeds ❤in my Bermuda! I will definitely replant today because we are have rain today. Thank you
Most of my yard is fine but there some random bare spots that I'm trying to figure out. I'll do a soil test and get some runners to see if it fixes it before the growing season is over .
What I want to know is how do people have nice green bermuda lawns that are very short in height? I have to keep mine at least 2 in and here in southern Texas, my lawn guy keeps it closer to 2.5-2.75 due to the hot, dry summer. And that is with watering 3 days weekly this time of year with in ground sprinklers.
I very carefully watch the lawn for any signs of struggle. During intense heat, if I see parts of the lawn start to turn grayish-green, I water that spot. As of right now, I water twice a week at 0.75 inches each watering. I also put down hydretain. Also worth to add, if its over 95 degrees, I go out and just hand water the lawn on a mist setting. This allows me to cool down the lawn mid day.
My St Augustinegrass died and Bermuda took over. I am happy with bermuda now because I mow every 3 days and fertilize and water weekly but I have a big bare area. I had the same bare area when I had st augustine. I have no trees and I get lots of sun. Do you think I need till the soil in that area?
No, find a screw driver and see if it can go down easily. It's likely you have something hard under the soil. Worst case, maybe the soil is very compacted. If you find there are no hard objects them top dress that small spot with 50%playsand and 50% mushroom compost or black cow soil.
@TheALG with water soil is not as compacted I'm that area but easily becomes compacted compared to the other areas. Idk I should dig all that up to make sure there aren't brick or debris from the home build years ago.
@TheALG After digging, I took out many big rocks and soda cans and a brick from the home build in 2000. The biggest issue I found was hard cement in the soil that is connected to the driveway from the pour. I need to dig more, but as of now, it is about 8" deep and over 3' all around and only about 2" in depth from the driveway line. Now I have more work with a sledgehammer or a jackhammer because of a crap job from the builders.
@@TheALG Nothing will match perfectly but I think it might be the closest match that has more shade tolerance. I can live with some difference rather than patchy spots. Others might need perfection. 😀 I bought some sod for an area and trying it out. The fine texture matches pretty close. The color match closeness might depend on the flavor of Bermuda grass already established.
Let me know later on how it looks when winter comes around. I am curious to find out when bermuda goes dormant, how soon does the zoysia goes dormant. I was also concerned that the zoysia would take over when bermuda goes to sleep.
Also construction debris just below the soil
Yeap
Absolutely. We found out after a few years that the home builders didn't clean out debris or tons of rocks.
Agreed - I've found out numerous times in our yard where there are bare/patches of dirt surrounded by lush Bermuda, there is generally a problem beneath the soil - I've found debris, tree roots, rocks, and even busted sections of drainage pipes a few inches beneath the soil and once cleared and the soil amended, the Bermuda quickly grows right back in.
@@TheALGif it’s near the driveway and no matter what you do the grass continues to die more than likely it’s concrete over flow or big rocks below the surface as deep as 6 inches and just bakes the area.
Great idea transplanting runners to fix bare areas!
I'm just glad we are getting rain here in Georgia
Thank you! I use glyphosate last year because of to many weeds ❤in my Bermuda! I will definitely replant today because we are have rain today. Thank you
Your lawn looks great man
Most of my yard is fine but there some random bare spots that I'm trying to figure out. I'll do a soil test and get some runners to see if it fixes it before the growing season is over .
Its slow using the runner method but it works and it's free. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it can root itself.
What I want to know is how do people have nice green bermuda lawns that are very short in height? I have to keep mine at least 2 in and here in southern Texas, my lawn guy keeps it closer to 2.5-2.75 due to the hot, dry summer. And that is with watering 3 days weekly this time of year with in ground sprinklers.
I very carefully watch the lawn for any signs of struggle. During intense heat, if I see parts of the lawn start to turn grayish-green, I water that spot. As of right now, I water twice a week at 0.75 inches each watering. I also put down hydretain. Also worth to add, if its over 95 degrees, I go out and just hand water the lawn on a mist setting. This allows me to cool down the lawn mid day.
My St Augustinegrass died and Bermuda took over. I am happy with bermuda now because I mow every 3 days and fertilize and water weekly but I have a big bare area. I had the same bare area when I had st augustine. I have no trees and I get lots of sun. Do you think I need till the soil in that area?
No, find a screw driver and see if it can go down easily. It's likely you have something hard under the soil. Worst case, maybe the soil is very compacted. If you find there are no hard objects them top dress that small spot with 50%playsand and 50% mushroom compost or black cow soil.
@TheALG with water soil is not as compacted I'm that area but easily becomes compacted compared to the other areas. Idk I should dig all that up to make sure there aren't brick or debris from the home build years ago.
You can try to dig and see, or you can top dress that spot. Only top dress of you can confirm there's nothing hard on the first 5 inches of soil.
@TheALG
After digging, I took out many big rocks and soda cans and a brick from the home build in 2000. The biggest issue I found was hard cement in the soil that is connected to the driveway from the pour. I need to dig more, but as of now, it is about 8" deep and over 3' all around and only about 2" in depth from the driveway line. Now I have more work with a sledgehammer or a jackhammer because of a crap job from the builders.
That's unfortunate, lazy builders. You should be fine at about 8 to 12 inches, no need to go deeper.
What grass type does well in shade? I have a tight spot between my house and fence that doesn't get much sun
Not much choice there. Better to hard scape that side and just plant shade tolerant plants.
Zeon Zoysia
Creeping red fescue
Zeon Zoysia in shady areas may blend in with Bermuda grass.
I thought about that, I was afraid it might be noticeable
@@TheALG Nothing will match perfectly but I think it might be the closest match that has more shade tolerance. I can live with some difference rather than patchy spots. Others might need perfection. 😀 I bought some sod for an area and trying it out. The fine texture matches pretty close. The color match closeness might depend on the flavor of Bermuda grass already established.
Let me know later on how it looks when winter comes around. I am curious to find out when bermuda goes dormant, how soon does the zoysia goes dormant. I was also concerned that the zoysia would take over when bermuda goes to sleep.