I did it three weeks ago. This is the best video I ever heard. Simple and understandable. Cut it again three days ago low as possible and you see green grass more. Brown rye grass has taken over that had my yard beautiful during the winter. No more green winter grass
Dude, this is probably my favorite Bermuda video I've come across so far haha I'm new to lawn care and my Bermuda has probably been mistreated for the 4 years that I've lived in my home. I have been mowing at maximum height and honestly, it's green but it's higher than everyone else's grass. It reminds me of a slice of cake if you know what I mean. It's fluffy and square. Just recently came into possession of a reel mower, so I'm motivated to get this yard looking great. Thank you for a great video of mistakes. I will be exploring more of your videos. Liked and subscribed. Keep up the great content my friend!
Let me know how scotts work. From what I have learned is that scott is great fertilizer but not necessarily the complete line of products you need to have golf course lawn. Natural sources seem to work best like biochar, milogranite, humic, fulvic, carbon
Love this. Golf course superintendents approve. Would also recommend a reel mower during the mowing section. Also soil moisture content going into winter is critical to prevent against winterkill depending on where you live.
Oh man I'm glad I saw this video. I actually have a bahigrass lawn that I've neglected for 2 years cause I travel so much for work and just let my landscapers "take care of it" mowing once a week..fast forward bahigrass does a great "staying alive" but definitely does not fill out as aggressively as Bermuda grass. So the yard has filled out with weeds also. This year I've been tipping into lawn care and with serious equipment have been riding out the weeds. I then dethatched the lawn, then overseeded with hybrid Sultan Bermuda seeds which has helped fill some spots but unfortunately overseeded in September when Bermuda overseeding ideal time is late spring. I WAS going to overseed with annual ryegrass but glad I saw this video before taking that next step. I'm curious to see how dramatic the "mismatch" will be between my bahigrass and Bermuda but want the Bermuda to eventually overtake the lawn since Bahia is pretty good at just "not dying"
7:10 I wish I knew that way earlier. I bought a house with a 1k sq ft front yard of bermuda and the first thing I did was install 16 sprinklers. When I was done, stupid me went to Home Depot and bought whatever bag of bermuda seed they had (which is just common) to "fill in" the trenches for the PVC I ran. Downside is I have that texture and color mismatch you talked about. Upside is I know exactly where the trenches for the pipes are 😂😭 I'm way more knowledgeable now, but I wish I did my research first.
Wow excellent video learning a lot more that everyone else just trying to sell different products every video new subscriber here. Keep em coming brother
I’ve been wanting Bermuda in my backyard for a couple years now. Unfortunately dad bought me the wrong seed type and I ended up with tall fescue this season. But every time I learn something new about Bermuda I like it a little more. I like cutting lower at 2 inches. I think that killed my fescue. And now you tell me I can get hybrid Bermuda that doesn’t put off pollen? Awesome! My dog has major allergies and that’s exactly what I need for her. I’ve been doing small patches of Bermuda seed in my yard and letting it take over on its own. I love it’s dark green color and the only thing I might have to do now is find some shade tolerant grass species to go at the bottom of the yard under my huge maple tree.
I believe that in Texas or more severe heat areas, you would not cut too short. I experienced this in Austin and the sun/heat killed the minerals in the soil. We also lived on a rock (limestone) in the Hill Country. The only dirt the Bermuda grass had was crushed rocks and the soil the sod came with. Had to go back and aerate the ground. We need to specify the height of how much to cut the grass in certain areas where we have limited soil/clay/rock. Use low release, high nitrogen once every 1.5 months. Everything else you mentioned in this video is similar on how we cut in Texas.
I take care of clover with just a simple hose end weed killer, like Ortho Weed B Gone. It will take 2 applications to get the clover and may stunt the bermuda some, but I like seeing that so I know it will get a good kills of the weeds I am targeting. Just don't apply over 85F.
Whats your suggestion if i have hybrid mixed with common? I overseeded with savannah common seeds on hybrid when i bought my house not knowing anything about grass. The common takes about 60 percent of my lawn. The lawn doesnt look that bad but it doesshows the difference. Specislly color.
This is a tough one. The best option is a total kill and a re sod but that is pricey. Next option would be to spot kill the common and then take plugs of the hybrids to fill in. Slower but cheaper.
My first year with Bermuda. Watched a ton of videos. Read lots of stuff online. I've come a long way and still am. Did very well considering how far behind I was in the season. My one nagging thing is, mowing height. Everyone says to cut low. I'm keeping my grass at around 2 inches. I don't see how it's feasible to cut it at a half and inch all I would have is brown tumble weed and that's exactly what I got in August when I cut just a normal height I'm assuming because of the heat and drought we had for 3 weeks, but I watered often. It took 3 weeks just to recover my yard with watering 2 times a week from that one cut at 2 inches. There's a guy in the neighborhood that has Bermuda like you're talking about, again I don't see how to cut it that low and not have all brown. I do plan on using less nitrogen and more soil bio type fertilizers. I used 34-0-0, Milorganite, ironite and scotts weed and feed. Any feed back is appreciated.
Hey man, thanks for this video! Since I've moved into my new house I've been cutting down to 3 inches and trying to cut at least 2x week. Getting some brown patches as it was pretty tall when I first started. Since we're still in Spring here in TX should I just cut it down as low as I can go with my rotary? I assume the whole lawn will be brown - but will it green back up at the new low height within a few weeks?
@@ReelLowDad Appreciate it brother. Awesome video. Hey does it matter if this is the first season of my sod? Should I still go lower than 1.5 inch HOC to scalp it?
I was wrongly cutting at 3”. Now I have grassy weeds:( If I start cutting shorter will the Bermuda choke them out? They grow faster than the Bermuda and look awful. Excellent video.
I scalped my Bermuda (lowest setting) and I’m wondering is it ok to keep it at that level for the year? Also any tips on slightly balding areas ? Liked and sub’d
I have 3-250 gal compost bins. Want to use it to spread over 5000 sq ft lawn after aeration. Should I mix with sand? Any do or don’t suggestions. I have a Landzie spreader.
I would skip the compost. The amount of weed seeds that will be introduced will casue issues all season long. Simply backfilling the aeration holes with sand will be better in the long run. Root cycling will maintain the organic content of the soil. Home lawns rarely need organinc material added.
Hi! I'm going to put Bermuda seed down (it's all dirt and weeds. Zero grass). Do I need seed starter? Do I need pre emergent? Never used them in my life, nevernheard of them til I watch some RUclips. Thank you for any help you offer!
@@ReelLowDad thank you, I’ve decided on getting TifTuf but with regards to timing - it’s really hot & in the 90s right now, is it a “no no” to lay sod now? Or is it okay with good watering? I plan to level up to 1in topsoil mix organic/sand before laying the TifTuf Appreciate your input ReelLow Dad!
Hey Mike, Excellent video. We have Tif 419. I was wondering what is the best way to overseed the lawn. I heard it is good to use princess 77. By the way, we are in Texas. Let me know your suggestions.
I built a putting green 800 sq ft with bent grass with a Bermuda lawn an is there a way to stop the Bermuda from trying to grow into the green ,the green is on a 1ft mound ,Bermuda grows so fast I'm picking Bermuda out every single day ,would a metal plate work for gardens?
just bought a house that was built 1 year ago. i've got bermuda grass that is 3 inches thick. i mowed over the weekend and this lawn is basically brown and the previous owners didn't seem to care too much about their lawn. I'm sure it's because i cut too much off the top but i don't want tall grass at the end of the day. i want to scalp it down after winter this year, but i'm wondering if i should cut it to 1 - 1.5 inches now, start giving it the nutrients the roots need to continue growth and development and just prep for the next growing season. any feedback would be awesome.
I would fertilize based on what a soil test recommends to keep the Turf as healthy as possible going into winter. You could bring it down lower now and it should recover fine as there is still warm weather but daylight hours are decreasing. The main advantage of going lower now would be an easier spring scalp.
Um no. What he said about seeding, all seeds are common bermuda is not true. I'm surprised he said that actually bc he usually has good advice. Almost any bermuda seed you buy from lowes or home depot are hybrid bermuda seed. If they go to seed they could end being any variation of what was combined. Common bermuda, is more like an heirloom plant.
I am so glad you brought this up. I am working on a video on this exact subject. While you are not wrong when calling a cross between two variations of Cynodon dactylon (bermudagrass) a hybrid. You are misinterpreting what an actual hybrid bermudagrass is. Cynodon dactylon each have 36 chromosomes. When crossed with each other they create a plant with new characteristics that also have 36 chromosomes and is then referred to a an improved common. Up until about one year ago, when someone referred to a hybrid bermudagrass, they were talking about something like Tifway 419 or TifTuf. These bermudagrasses are a cross between Cynodon dactylon (36 Chromosomes) and Cynodon transvaalensis (18 Chromosomes) resulting in a triploid interspecific hybrid bermudagrass with 27 chromosomes. These can only be reproduced via vegetative methods. My video will go into more detail, but all seeded bermudagrass is considered an improved common. Overseeding into a triploid interspecific hybrid bermudagrass lawn will create a patchy look to the lawn and is an unnecessary expense. Anyone giving advice that recommends this does not know what they are doing or benefits financially from the sale of the seed.
I moved into a house that has bermuda. I've had bermuda in the past. However, this time around I have a bunch of clover and other weeds. Can I spray the heck of those weeds once the bermuda is dormant? FWIW I'm in NC.
I live in Texas with 100 degree temperatures, the grass was beautiful…however my lawn has developed yellow spots. Is this fungus? If so can l apply a fungicide in the summer heat.
I would lean more towards heat stress based on the conditions. For fungus issues it is important to properly identify any fungus and then use the appropriate fungicide.
I'm at 4 inches atm. You say I can scalp it at 2 without killing it? I have a cub cadet riding mower with bag attached. I have a push reel mower I just bought, basic not motorized.
This is a tough one. There is not a herbicide that will target just the common. If it is not a big area I would use multiple glyphosate apps and then use a plugger to harvest from a good common free area to fill in the new bare spot.
I was putting fertilizer so much around March it was damaging my lawn. I has always been the neighborhood green yard man til now. But it’s beginning to show off and green up. If my yard isn’t green and elephant ears isn’t green I have to increase my medications😂
So I don't make mistakes on first growing season. When is best time to too dress with sand to do final leveling. I have lines where the sod mats were butted up to each other. Do I wait for it to fully green up. Or before that?
You could fill in some of the lines now but it would be better to wait until it is fully greened up and actively growing. Scalp it first and also give it some N beforehand to help push the new growth through the sand.
I'm afraid I overwatered and cut the grass a little too short today, is it okay to hold off on watering and mowing until the grass can grow a little bit? or do I raise the mower just a little bit and keep mowing frequently? THANKS!
I mow lawns for a few realtors and several of the lawns have this type of Bermuda. Of course I dont have a $1500 reel mower, not many do. Not even the pro lawn companies here, Ive asked. The biggest problem most of these houses are new, and the contractors that lay the sod, they dont properly prep the ground, there's highs, lows. Its horrible. Its very easy to tear up make look bad. Even on some of the more established lawns with 419, one little dip that mower wheel falls into and it takes a bite out of it. Or if you are turning around going back the other direction and set the wheels back down a little too hard it cuts a circle into it. I try to be real conscious of what Im doing and have the lightest touch possible. But ther4es been a lot of times I have turned down mowing someones lawn with 419. I know that mowing back over it in the opposite direction helps alot. It helps get the "mohawks" out of it. I just did one this morning I wasnt happy with, I came home with the intent of looking a video on it and here I am.
My builder put down a very low grade quality bermuda sod, and now you don't even know it's bermuda any longer. It's overrun now with crabgrass, weeds, dead patches, very thinning areas, it is HORABLE!! Also, the sod was put right over red clay soil, no prepping of the soil whatsoever. I need to do something and not sure what to do?? Any suggestions??
Start with a soil test. Then core aerate and pick the cores up and then back fill with sand. Work on killing what weeds you can and use a pre-emergent in the spring and fall. Spectacle Flo in the fall and prodiamine in the spring. When soil test comes in you can see your pH and work on that while feeding the lawn the recommend fert based on what the soil is lacking.
First year with Bermuda. Laid it down right before it was dormant last year in CA. My dirt is clay. So watering .30" in a session. Water I don't believe goes down. It runs off. I was told Bermuda like u said likes 1" a week but not everyday watering. I was told to get the inch down in a day or two and then nothing rest of week? My dirt won't handle that. I have to water maybe every other day
Those watering intervals are perfectly fine. Are you able to pull up any of the sod. If it does not pull up it has rooted in well enough you can use Pre-emergent and post emergent for current weeds.
@@ReelLowDad to play it safe I'm gonna battle and pull weeds this entire year. I'll do pre emergent this fall. And post after that especially for the POA annua that came in the sod.
Best is subjective. I am using ammonium Sulfate right now. If I had to go to a store and buy something it would be Scotts Green max or Scotts Southern Lawn. Prill size is excellent and spreads easy.
I agree with Perennial ryegrass, complete B!tch to kill. I did it but took plenty of time last season. I have a hybrid Bermuda thus far but i wanna go above and beyond. I have a nasty 5lb bag of yukon and plan to just let it ride, after a dose of peat moss over....plus some serious watering. We shall see
I have a fig tree, my Bermuda grass won't grow under it. Is this because of the acid from the tree? Should I stop trying to get the grass to grow underneath the tree? The area does get good sun, all year round.
I would give up on the grass and make a bed out of it. It is possible that the fig tree has some allopathic properties and that in conjunction with the root system taking water from the grass.if preventing it from growing. I have some bald cypress trees on the other side of the fence and have a similar issue.
It is true he did overseed his 419 with Arden 15 and recommended it. Last I saw he walked back that recommendation. I unfortunately had to stop watching when he blocked me for asking a question on what he plans to use for a growth regulator.
I’m having so many problems with my perennial ryegrass overseeded Bermuda grass. It was over a year old when I overseeded it and it was beautiful last year. It was beautiful this winter and spring as well. Then we had rain every day for two months. The ryegrass got diseased with lawn rust, which I tried to kill by repeatedly fertilizing and bagging, only to have the rye attempt to make it into the summer heat of Texas. It’s been around 100 degrees lately and the ryegrass has died back, but my Bermuda has been left with huge yellow (and even bare areas). Any suggestions? I’m still new to this, but it seems all the RUclips videos have gotten me into a world of lawn care pain.
You really need to kill the ryegrass. When it get stressed it responds by releasing chemicals to harm nearby plants. In this case your beudagrass. This is called Allelopathy. I use monument to kill it off but there are other options that can take a few applications but the upfront cost is less. MSM Turf is one of these. You will need a gram scale that goes to the thousandths. Even with spraying it out there will be some stress to the Bermuda.
@@ReelLowDad Thank you for such a fast and helpful reply and please forgive the technicality of this post. Since Monument’s label said it needed 80 degrees or lower, (which only happens between November and March here), I think MSM Turf may be my only choice. I only overseeded a portion of my total lawn area, which I’ve estimated to be about 6,200 square feet, or 0.1423324 acres. When I looked at the MSM Turf, it said to use 0.125 to 0.250 oz per acre, or 0.01779155 oz to 0.0355831 oz for my affected lawn. That would mean I’d need to use 0.5g to 1 g divided into whatever amount of water I determine is needed to spray each square foot of the affected area, right? I’m thinking to take my hand sprayer and spray water onto the ground at a steady walking pace to determine how many gallons I will need and then divide the halfway point between the minimum and maximum, or 0.75 g between the total number of 2 gallon sprayer bottles necessary. MSM Turf suggests a non ionic surfactant to optimize the uptake of the product, but warns it may lead to increased chlorosis. If this were your yard, would you avoid this, considering the weakened state of the grass? Thank you again for your quick response. Does all of this sound right to you? Omg. I’m never going to overseed with perennial ryegrass again if I can get my beautiful sodded Bermuda grass lawn to revive from this. If anyone else can learn from my mistake, please do. It was gorgeous for so long, but now I just want to protect my investment.
I ran MSM at a rate of 0.325 grams per 1000 square feet. You would need 2.11 grams for your 6200 square feet. I would use the NIS. It may temporarily discolor the bermuda but it is needed. Most herbicide mixes will discolor the bermuda but it will come back. For MSM add 0.32 ounces (9.46ml) of NIS per gallon of final spray mix. MSM is a slow kill so do not expect instant results. A repeat application may be needed at 14-21 days. I am using grams because this is such a tiny amount of product and this is a potent product. Do not use the included measuring cup. I picked up my gram scale for around $50 many years ago. Also, do not spray on windy days, early in the morning is best as winds tend to be less during that time. Doing a test run with water is a good idea. Marking out 1000 sqft on a driveway and filling the sprayer with 1 gallon of water and doing practice sprays to get your speeds down will help. This will help get you comfortable with a walking speed and develop a cadence to make sure you accurately apply the product. To help with recovery of the bermudagrass pick up some ammonium sulfate. I get mine from Rural King in 51lb bags of spray grade. It is a 21-0-0. If you cant find spray grade you can get the spreadable form. I would still dilute it down and spray it but you would need to use a filter as the non spray grade stuff has impurities that could clog the sprayer tips. Mix up 0.75-1.0 lbs of AMS per gallon of water and apply weekly. Be prepared to mow at least every other day depending on HOC. Don't waste you money on crap you may see others using/selling. You want N to push top growth and help the bermuda recover and fill in the bare areas. Also, don't be surprised if you see some PGR return next year. The new cultivars are very good and getting more difficult to eliminate.
1. Good information here. Thanks for sharing. 2. Blink. Please. I'm begging you. For the love of dry eyes, you gotta blink! :-D (kidding of course ... good stuff here)
I have been able to weed out weaker Bermuda by mowing frequently. Also, with Bermuda, you need to ensure that you put down at least 0.5" of water over 24 hours at least weekly. I have 1" Bermuda with 3-5" roots. Proper watering makes roots search. Also, soil samples help. Nitrogen drives the bus!
The sadist in me says go for it!! In reality, the reason the KBG and bermuda mix well is leaf texture and that they can be mowed at a similar height. I am patiently waiting for the ultra dwarf fescue to become readily available,.
Didn’t like the video that much but supporting your channel because you have potential. Learn some more on to add quality visuals, audio, text to make video more interesting. Hopes that you be another Bermuda star in no time :)
Another pro-tip: stay off RUclips channels that just push ridiculous over priced miracle products and tools. Those guys are paid by those products and oversee their lawns to ensure they look good for the videos. Trust me, I've met one of the more "Popular" YT recommend content channels from the search bar.
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I did it three weeks ago. This is the best video I ever heard. Simple and understandable. Cut it again three days ago low as possible and you see green grass more. Brown rye grass has taken over that had my yard beautiful during the winter. No more green winter grass
I'm not sure what it is about this guy but I want to drink a beer, talk about grass, and be friends with him. Great video
You are a blessing from God sir. I was going about it all wrong.
Just glad I was able to help.
I've just seeded a new Bermuda lawn. This video has been very informative. Thanks!
Dude, this is probably my favorite Bermuda video I've come across so far haha I'm new to lawn care and my Bermuda has probably been mistreated for the 4 years that I've lived in my home. I have been mowing at maximum height and honestly, it's green but it's higher than everyone else's grass. It reminds me of a slice of cake if you know what I mean. It's fluffy and square. Just recently came into possession of a reel mower, so I'm motivated to get this yard looking great. Thank you for a great video of mistakes. I will be exploring more of your videos. Liked and subscribed. Keep up the great content my friend!
Awesome tips! It’s weird coming from a world fighting bermuda to embracing it.
It is not weird. It is Glorious!!! #alphagrass
Very important info in there. This is going to be a noteworthy video! Good job!
I’m working on my own golf coarse lawn of sorts. Nice tips learned from experience. Those are the best
Let me know how scotts work. From what I have learned is that scott is great fertilizer but not necessarily the complete line of products you need to have golf course lawn. Natural sources seem to work best like biochar, milogranite, humic, fulvic, carbon
Love this. Golf course superintendents approve. Would also recommend a reel mower during the mowing section. Also soil moisture content going into winter is critical to prevent against winterkill depending on where you live.
Is more moisture better to prevent winterkill?
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There he is! That shed is a happy place. That golf course lawn is looking on point, good sir! Alpha grass for the win.
The back 9 is around 85% greened up. It is almost go time!
@@ReelLowDad clubs are polished and I am on my way!
Oh man I'm glad I saw this video. I actually have a bahigrass lawn that I've neglected for 2 years cause I travel so much for work and just let my landscapers "take care of it" mowing once a week..fast forward bahigrass does a great "staying alive" but definitely does not fill out as aggressively as Bermuda grass. So the yard has filled out with weeds also. This year I've been tipping into lawn care and with serious equipment have been riding out the weeds. I then dethatched the lawn, then overseeded with hybrid Sultan Bermuda seeds which has helped fill some spots but unfortunately overseeded in September when Bermuda overseeding ideal time is late spring. I WAS going to overseed with annual ryegrass but glad I saw this video before taking that next step. I'm curious to see how dramatic the "mismatch" will be between my bahigrass and Bermuda but want the Bermuda to eventually overtake the lawn since Bahia is pretty good at just "not dying"
7:10 I wish I knew that way earlier. I bought a house with a 1k sq ft front yard of bermuda and the first thing I did was install 16 sprinklers. When I was done, stupid me went to Home Depot and bought whatever bag of bermuda seed they had (which is just common) to "fill in" the trenches for the PVC I ran. Downside is I have that texture and color mismatch you talked about. Upside is I know exactly where the trenches for the pipes are 😂😭 I'm way more knowledgeable now, but I wish I did my research first.
Wow excellent video learning a lot more that everyone else just trying to sell different products every video new subscriber here. Keep em coming brother
Thanks for subscribing. More to come as soon as BMX Nationals are done this weekend.
“…throwing money at ‘Big Fescue’!”….made me laugh out loud!! 🤣😂
I’ve been wanting Bermuda in my backyard for a couple years now. Unfortunately dad bought me the wrong seed type and I ended up with tall fescue this season. But every time I learn something new about Bermuda I like it a little more. I like cutting lower at 2 inches. I think that killed my fescue. And now you tell me I can get hybrid Bermuda that doesn’t put off pollen? Awesome! My dog has major allergies and that’s exactly what I need for her. I’ve been doing small patches of Bermuda seed in my yard and letting it take over on its own. I love it’s dark green color and the only thing I might have to do now is find some shade tolerant grass species to go at the bottom of the yard under my huge maple tree.
EXCELLENT video! Great tips for beginners to experienced!
I believe that in Texas or more severe heat areas, you would not cut too short. I experienced this in Austin and the sun/heat killed the minerals in the soil. We also lived on a rock (limestone) in the Hill Country. The only dirt the Bermuda grass had was crushed rocks and the soil the sod came with. Had to go back and aerate the ground. We need to specify the height of how much to cut the grass in certain areas where we have limited soil/clay/rock. Use low release, high nitrogen once every 1.5 months. Everything else you mentioned in this video is similar on how we cut in Texas.
Excellent video! A ton of information and right to the point.
Thank you!
First time seeing your channel….you rock dude!! Very informative…keep up the good work.
The Arden 15 comment was 🔥🔥🔥. And 💯% fact. 😎😎😎
I tend to go with facts over percentages!.
Best video on bermuda grass
Thank you very much!
Great video man! My issue with bermuda is WEEDS. Whenever i use weed killers, it damages the grass and leave the clover alone. Any tips? Than you!
I take care of clover with just a simple hose end weed killer, like Ortho Weed B Gone. It will take 2 applications to get the clover and may stunt the bermuda some, but I like seeing that so I know it will get a good kills of the weeds I am targeting. Just don't apply over 85F.
Whats your suggestion if i have hybrid mixed with common? I overseeded with savannah common seeds on hybrid when i bought my house not knowing anything about grass. The common takes about 60 percent of my lawn. The lawn doesnt look that bad but it doesshows the difference. Specislly color.
This is a tough one. The best option is a total kill and a re sod but that is pricey. Next option would be to spot kill the common and then take plugs of the hybrids to fill in. Slower but cheaper.
How come you didn’t try and sell me anything?
Because the is no magic fix. When I apply something I know it will work and what to expect. No having to believe something is working.
My first year with Bermuda. Watched a ton of videos. Read lots of stuff online. I've come a long way and still am. Did very well considering how far behind I was in the season. My one nagging thing is, mowing height. Everyone says to cut low. I'm keeping my grass at around 2 inches. I don't see how it's feasible to cut it at a half and inch all I would have is brown tumble weed and that's exactly what I got in August when I cut just a normal height I'm assuming because of the heat and drought we had for 3 weeks, but I watered often. It took 3 weeks just to recover my yard with watering 2 times a week from that one cut at 2 inches. There's a guy in the neighborhood that has Bermuda like you're talking about, again I don't see how to cut it that low and not have all brown. I do plan on using less nitrogen and more soil bio type fertilizers. I used 34-0-0, Milorganite, ironite and scotts weed and feed. Any feed back is appreciated.
This would be a long reply. Shoot me an email to michael@reellowdad.com and I will help get you going in the right direction.
Great tips. I’ve made some of these mistakes myself in the past as I learn.
Excellent info. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey man, thanks for this video! Since I've moved into my new house I've been cutting down to 3 inches and trying to cut at least 2x week. Getting some brown patches as it was pretty tall when I first started. Since we're still in Spring here in TX should I just cut it down as low as I can go with my rotary? I assume the whole lawn will be brown - but will it green back up at the new low height within a few weeks?
Yep. Just cut it as low as you can. Raise the mower up a notch or 2 and it will green back up and you will be good to go.
@@ReelLowDad Appreciate it brother. Awesome video. Hey does it matter if this is the first season of my sod? Should I still go lower than 1.5 inch HOC to scalp it?
I was wrongly cutting at 3”. Now I have grassy weeds:( If I start cutting shorter will the Bermuda choke them out? They grow faster than the Bermuda and look awful. Excellent video.
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Super super helpful. I've made most of these mistakes lol
Great information...easy to understand
Great video…I spit my coffee out when you mentioned “Big Fescue” lol
Careful. They are always listening.
Good info here. How about aerating. Is it better to do it after scalping the grass?
I would do it after just so it is easier to collect the cores and backfill the holes with sand.
I scalped my Bermuda (lowest setting) and I’m wondering is it ok to keep it at that level for the year? Also any tips on slightly balding areas ? Liked and sub’d
Raise it up some and then mow frequently and fertilize to encourage growth. For the thinner areas, get a pro plugger to transplant plugs.
I have 3-250 gal compost bins. Want to use it to spread over 5000 sq ft lawn after aeration. Should I mix with sand? Any do or don’t suggestions. I have a Landzie spreader.
I would skip the compost. The amount of weed seeds that will be introduced will casue issues all season long. Simply backfilling the aeration holes with sand will be better in the long run. Root cycling will maintain the organic content of the soil. Home lawns rarely need organinc material added.
'Big Fescue' made me LOL!
They are always watching.
Hi!
I'm going to put Bermuda seed down (it's all dirt and weeds. Zero grass). Do I need seed starter? Do I need pre emergent? Never used them in my life, nevernheard of them til I watch some RUclips. Thank you for any help you offer!
Skip the preemergent. Starter fertilizer can be used.
@Reel Low Dad Thank you so much. Would you mind recommending some particular brands that you like?
Plus I got weeds now. Especially annua. That stuff came in my sod I bought. But can't spray because it's not even laid for a growing season yet
*I just bought some Bermuda seed.. Is urine fertilizer a good idea? I use it on almost everything else and it makes everything dark green & healthy*
Great video, Mike! 9:44 you said "Doo doo".
I live in Winter Park, Florida, do you have advice on whether I should get celebration or TifTuf? There’s some shade near the roof of the house…
TifGrand if you can find it. If not I would go TifTuf over Celebration.
@@ReelLowDad thank you very much! You made my day
@@ReelLowDad thank you, I’ve decided on getting TifTuf but with regards to timing - it’s really hot & in the 90s right now, is it a “no no” to lay sod now? Or is it okay with good watering?
I plan to level up to 1in topsoil mix organic/sand before laying the TifTuf
Appreciate your input ReelLow Dad!
Hey Mike,
Excellent video.
We have Tif 419. I was wondering what is the best way to overseed the lawn. I heard it is good to use princess 77. By the way, we are in Texas.
Let me know your suggestions.
You never overseed a hybrid Bermuda with a seeded Bermuda. You should also never have to overseed a common Bermuda either.
@@ReelLowDad Oh. Ok
How do I get the lawn to thicken up without over seeding ?
@@geo2952 cut it lower and more often
Did you end up going with any seed?
@@Otsp922 no. I started cutting lower and often. Also fertilizing helped
I built a putting green 800 sq ft with bent grass with a Bermuda lawn an is there a way to stop the Bermuda from trying to grow into the green ,the green is on a 1ft mound ,Bermuda grows so fast I'm picking Bermuda out every single day ,would a metal plate work for gardens?
just bought a house that was built 1 year ago. i've got bermuda grass that is 3 inches thick. i mowed over the weekend and this lawn is basically brown and the previous owners didn't seem to care too much about their lawn. I'm sure it's because i cut too much off the top but i don't want tall grass at the end of the day. i want to scalp it down after winter this year, but i'm wondering if i should cut it to 1 - 1.5 inches now, start giving it the nutrients the roots need to continue growth and development and just prep for the next growing season. any feedback would be awesome.
I would fertilize based on what a soil test recommends to keep the Turf as healthy as possible going into winter. You could bring it down lower now and it should recover fine as there is still warm weather but daylight hours are decreasing. The main advantage of going lower now would be an easier spring scalp.
depends where you live down here in texas I cut my boss yard at 3 during spring looks good if I go any lower looks ugly and scalp with a 3 looks green
well dang, saved me from buying some bermuda seed to overseed with! Will just pull plugs from the better parts of the yard and try to let it spread.
Um no. What he said about seeding, all seeds are common bermuda is not true. I'm surprised he said that actually bc he usually has good advice. Almost any bermuda seed you buy from lowes or home depot are hybrid bermuda seed. If they go to seed they could end being any variation of what was combined. Common bermuda, is more like an heirloom plant.
I am so glad you brought this up. I am working on a video on this exact subject. While you are not wrong when calling a cross between two variations of Cynodon dactylon (bermudagrass) a hybrid. You are misinterpreting what an actual hybrid bermudagrass is. Cynodon dactylon each have 36 chromosomes. When crossed with each other they create a plant with new characteristics that also have 36 chromosomes and is then referred to a an improved common. Up until about one year ago, when someone referred to a hybrid bermudagrass, they were talking about something like Tifway 419 or TifTuf. These bermudagrasses are a cross between Cynodon dactylon (36 Chromosomes) and Cynodon transvaalensis (18 Chromosomes) resulting in a triploid interspecific hybrid bermudagrass with 27 chromosomes. These can only be reproduced via vegetative methods. My video will go into more detail, but all seeded bermudagrass is considered an improved common. Overseeding into a triploid interspecific hybrid bermudagrass lawn will create a patchy look to the lawn and is an unnecessary expense. Anyone giving advice that recommends this does not know what they are doing or benefits financially from the sale of the seed.
I moved into a house that has bermuda. I've had bermuda in the past. However, this time around I have a bunch of clover and other weeds. Can I spray the heck of those weeds once the bermuda is dormant? FWIW I'm in NC.
I live in Texas with 100 degree temperatures, the grass was beautiful…however my lawn has developed yellow spots. Is this fungus? If so can l apply a fungicide in the summer heat.
I would lean more towards heat stress based on the conditions. For fungus issues it is important to properly identify any fungus and then use the appropriate fungicide.
I'm at 4 inches atm. You say I can scalp it at 2 without killing it? I have a cub cadet riding mower with bag attached. I have a push reel mower I just bought, basic not motorized.
Yeah. It is getting late in the year so sooner the better
Any tips on getting rid of some areas of common bermuda in my celebration bermuda?
Like the simple and easy delivery and content.
This is a tough one. There is not a herbicide that will target just the common. If it is not a big area I would use multiple glyphosate apps and then use a plugger to harvest from a good common free area to fill in the new bare spot.
Question, Sedona area, any suggestions regarding seed type and when to plant?
I was putting fertilizer so much around March it was damaging my lawn. I has always been the neighborhood green yard man til now. But it’s beginning to show off and green up. If my yard isn’t green and elephant ears isn’t green I have to increase my medications😂
Nice video. Thanks for the info
Good video lots of great information.
So I don't make mistakes on first growing season. When is best time to too dress with sand to do final leveling. I have lines where the sod mats were butted up to each other. Do I wait for it to fully green up. Or before that?
You could fill in some of the lines now but it would be better to wait until it is fully greened up and actively growing. Scalp it first and also give it some N beforehand to help push the new growth through the sand.
I put 4.6 to 5.8 pounds of 16% nitrogen down every 4 weeks. I cut at .38 inches and cut every 2 to 3 days. Bermuda grass loves it!
I mow every Monday and Thursday for Bermuda. I’m wanting to speed up the growth and don’t know how?
So if I start my bluemuda this June with my Yukon, you’re saying don’t put the KBG in till next Fall 2022?
That comment was directed at people overseeding with rye. KBG does not have the same Alleolpathic effects as rye grass.
I'm afraid I overwatered and cut the grass a little too short today, is it okay to hold off on watering and mowing until the grass can grow a little bit? or do I raise the mower just a little bit and keep mowing frequently?
THANKS!
Just raise the mower up a bit and keep going.
I mow lawns for a few realtors and several of the lawns have this type of Bermuda. Of course I dont have a $1500 reel mower, not many do. Not even the pro lawn companies here, Ive asked. The biggest problem most of these houses are new, and the contractors that lay the sod, they dont properly prep the ground, there's highs, lows. Its horrible. Its very easy to tear up make look bad. Even on some of the more established lawns with 419, one little dip that mower wheel falls into and it takes a bite out of it. Or if you are turning around going back the other direction and set the wheels back down a little too hard it cuts a circle into it. I try to be real conscious of what Im doing and have the lightest touch possible. But ther4es been a lot of times I have turned down mowing someones lawn with 419. I know that mowing back over it in the opposite direction helps alot. It helps get the "mohawks" out of it. I just did one this morning I wasnt happy with, I came home with the intent of looking a video on it and here I am.
My builder put down a very low grade quality bermuda sod, and now you don't even know it's bermuda any longer.
It's overrun now with crabgrass, weeds, dead patches, very thinning areas, it is HORABLE!!
Also, the sod was put right over red clay soil, no prepping of the soil whatsoever.
I need to do something and not sure what to do??
Any suggestions??
Start with a soil test. Then core aerate and pick the cores up and then back fill with sand. Work on killing what weeds you can and use a pre-emergent in the spring and fall. Spectacle Flo in the fall and prodiamine in the spring. When soil test comes in you can see your pH and work on that while feeding the lawn the recommend fert based on what the soil is lacking.
So you have a calendar on when to do and what to do?
Working on something better. It is almost ready.
New homeowner with dead bermuda sod layed in Oct trying to greener it up, new sub.
Same here
First year with Bermuda. Laid it down right before it was dormant last year in CA. My dirt is clay. So watering .30" in a session. Water I don't believe goes down. It runs off. I was told Bermuda like u said likes 1" a week but not everyday watering. I was told to get the inch down in a day or two and then nothing rest of week? My dirt won't handle that. I have to water maybe every other day
Those watering intervals are perfectly fine. Are you able to pull up any of the sod. If it does not pull up it has rooted in well enough you can use Pre-emergent and post emergent for current weeds.
@@ReelLowDad to play it safe I'm gonna battle and pull weeds this entire year. I'll do pre emergent this fall. And post after that especially for the POA annua that came in the sod.
How often should I water my yard during spring?
I haven't had water yet but my springs are on the rainy side.
What is the best fertilizer to use for tif tuff 419 ?
Best is subjective. I am using ammonium Sulfate right now. If I had to go to a store and buy something it would be Scotts Green max or Scotts Southern Lawn. Prill size is excellent and spreads easy.
I agree with Perennial ryegrass, complete B!tch to kill. I did it but took plenty of time last season. I have a hybrid Bermuda thus far but i wanna go above and beyond. I have a nasty 5lb bag of yukon and plan to just let it ride, after a dose of peat moss over....plus some serious watering. We shall see
What is the best bermuda seeds to use in arizona???
I would go with sprigs. Get a better cultivar and established quicker
I just seeded my bermuda im just going to keep sending with the same thing twice a year to make it all the same
Great video
I have a fig tree, my Bermuda grass won't grow under it. Is this because of the acid from the tree? Should I stop trying to get the grass to grow underneath the tree? The area does get good sun, all year round.
I would give up on the grass and make a bed out of it. It is possible that the fig tree has some allopathic properties and that in conjunction with the root system taking water from the grass.if preventing it from growing. I have some bald cypress trees on the other side of the fence and have a similar issue.
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Nice video - just plugged part of my fescue / rye front yard in the transition zone with latitude 36 - waiting for the warm up!
Big Fescue 😂😂😂😂😂😂, have a like.
They got me this year 😂😂
Ron Henry has Arden 15 over seeded tifway 419 and he has a golf course lawn
It is true he did overseed his 419 with Arden 15 and recommended it. Last I saw he walked back that recommendation. I unfortunately had to stop watching when he blocked me for asking a question on what he plans to use for a growth regulator.
@@ReelLowDad wow is that true. He use t-Nex for pgr.
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How can you tell native Bermuda from hybrid
Hybrid has a finer leaf blade and a thinner stolon. Usually. Also grows a bit slower but not by much.
left after the rambling about the shed
Boo freaking hoo
But what about Barb's lawn?
Barb's lawn is the pinnacle of lawn care bermuda excellence
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I’m having so many problems with my perennial ryegrass overseeded Bermuda grass. It was over a year old when I overseeded it and it was beautiful last year. It was beautiful this winter and spring as well. Then we had rain every day for two months. The ryegrass got diseased with lawn rust, which I tried to kill by repeatedly fertilizing and bagging, only to have the rye attempt to make it into the summer heat of Texas. It’s been around 100 degrees lately and the ryegrass has died back, but my Bermuda has been left with huge yellow (and even bare areas). Any suggestions? I’m still new to this, but it seems all the RUclips videos have gotten me into a world of lawn care pain.
You really need to kill the ryegrass. When it get stressed it responds by releasing chemicals to harm nearby plants. In this case your beudagrass. This is called Allelopathy. I use monument to kill it off but there are other options that can take a few applications but the upfront cost is less. MSM Turf is one of these. You will need a gram scale that goes to the thousandths. Even with spraying it out there will be some stress to the Bermuda.
@@ReelLowDad Thank you for such a fast and helpful reply and please forgive the technicality of this post. Since Monument’s label said it needed 80 degrees or lower, (which only happens between November and March here), I think MSM Turf may be my only choice. I only overseeded a portion of my total lawn area, which I’ve estimated to be about 6,200 square feet, or 0.1423324 acres. When I looked at the MSM Turf, it said to use 0.125 to 0.250 oz per acre, or 0.01779155 oz to 0.0355831 oz for my affected lawn. That would mean I’d need to use 0.5g to 1 g divided into whatever amount of water I determine is needed to spray each square foot of the affected area, right? I’m thinking to take my hand sprayer and spray water onto the ground at a steady walking pace to determine how many gallons I will need and then divide the halfway point between the minimum and maximum, or 0.75 g between the total number of 2 gallon sprayer bottles necessary. MSM Turf suggests a non ionic surfactant to optimize the uptake of the product, but warns it may lead to increased chlorosis. If this were your yard, would you avoid this, considering the weakened state of the grass? Thank you again for your quick response. Does all of this sound right to you? Omg. I’m never going to overseed with perennial ryegrass again if I can get my beautiful sodded Bermuda grass lawn to revive from this. If anyone else can learn from my mistake, please do. It was gorgeous for so long, but now I just want to protect my investment.
I ran MSM at a rate of 0.325 grams per 1000 square feet. You would need 2.11 grams for your 6200 square feet. I would use the NIS. It may temporarily discolor the bermuda but it is needed. Most herbicide mixes will discolor the bermuda but it will come back. For MSM add 0.32 ounces (9.46ml) of NIS per gallon of final spray mix. MSM is a slow kill so do not expect instant results. A repeat application may be needed at 14-21 days. I am using grams because this is such a tiny amount of product and this is a potent product. Do not use the included measuring cup. I picked up my gram scale for around $50 many years ago. Also, do not spray on windy days, early in the morning is best as winds tend to be less during that time. Doing a test run with water is a good idea. Marking out 1000 sqft on a driveway and filling the sprayer with 1 gallon of water and doing practice sprays to get your speeds down will help. This will help get you comfortable with a walking speed and develop a cadence to make sure you accurately apply the product. To help with recovery of the bermudagrass pick up some ammonium sulfate. I get mine from Rural King in 51lb bags of spray grade. It is a 21-0-0. If you cant find spray grade you can get the spreadable form. I would still dilute it down and spray it but you would need to use a filter as the non spray grade stuff has impurities that could clog the sprayer tips. Mix up 0.75-1.0 lbs of AMS per gallon of water and apply weekly. Be prepared to mow at least every other day depending on HOC. Don't waste you money on crap you may see others using/selling. You want N to push top growth and help the bermuda recover and fill in the bare areas. Also, don't be surprised if you see some PGR return next year. The new cultivars are very good and getting more difficult to eliminate.
Try Annual instead of perennial ryegrass. The south tx heat kills off my annual every year and the Bermuda takes over.
1. Good information here. Thanks for sharing.
2. Blink. Please. I'm begging you. For the love of dry eyes, you gotta blink! :-D
(kidding of course ... good stuff here)
Thanks for watching. Our humidity is so high we no longer have the need to blink. 😀
How are you liking your TifGrand Bermuda? Does it do better in shady areas?
Tifgrand does much better in the shade. It is extremely dense and actually slowly crowding out the Yukon. It is getting harder to find though.
@@ReelLowDad Any negatives with the TifGrand, other than hard to find?
I have been able to weed out weaker Bermuda by mowing frequently. Also, with Bermuda, you need to ensure that you put down at least 0.5" of water over 24 hours at least weekly. I have 1" Bermuda with 3-5" roots. Proper watering makes roots search. Also, soil samples help. Nitrogen drives the bus!
You mowed in FlipFlops????
#flipflopmowsquad
I want to mix Bermuda with tall fescue and bluegrass
The sadist in me says go for it!! In reality, the reason the KBG and bermuda mix well is leaf texture and that they can be mowed at a similar height. I am patiently waiting for the ultra dwarf fescue to become readily available,.
lol awesome thanks!
Is that the hunter MP rotors you were using on the back nine?
Those are just the cheap hunter sprays. I like them a lot.
Summertime-Reel set at 1 inch, humichar once a month, micro nutrients every 3 weeks. That's it.
“Big Fescue” lol
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Great tips. Textbook. Keep educating man.
Thank You!
Doodoo HA 9:45. nice video
Water? But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes! 😂
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How are you doing today?
Mike , i am feeling great on this overcast bird chirping Wednesday morning, how has your day panned out so far ?
Not bad. Getting ready for a little cold snap and logging back in to do some more of my real job.
Honestly i hate my Bermuda. It just scalps everywhere
it doesn't come from the top of the plant ever. the apical meristem on grass is at the crown.
00:05 you should probably look up the word 'eloquently' before using it in a sentence.
Didn’t like the video that much but supporting your channel because you have potential. Learn some more on to add quality visuals, audio, text to make video more interesting. Hopes that you be another Bermuda star in no time :)
Thank you for the comment and feedback. I am always looking to learn as much as I can.
Paying money to big fescue 😂😂
13:01 bahahahahaha
Another pro-tip: stay off RUclips channels that just push ridiculous over priced miracle products and tools. Those guys are paid by those products and oversee their lawns to ensure they look good for the videos. Trust me, I've met one of the more "Popular" YT recommend content channels from the search bar.
I know most of the big channels personally. You are right. Thanks for watching