Bermuda grass can choke out most weed species that compete with grass.It’s best done when grass is most active during late spring and hot summer months.
Bermuda’s weed-choking abilities increase when:
1
Mow the Bermuda grass
Mowing your Bermuda grass 2.5 inches
2
Water the Bermuda grass
Deep watering 1 inch twice per week. Plan the watering early in the morning, between 6 am and 8 am, for minimal evaporation
Pull out stubborn weeds by hand after watering
3
Pull out the weeds by the roots and dispose of them in a compost bin.
4. Test the soil pH
Bermuda grass thrives well in soil with a pH of 5.8 to 7.0.
5. Dethatch your Bermuda grass lawn.
6. Fertilize Bermuda grass
Mid-spring : slow-release nitrogen every 4-6 weeks during the peak growing season in mid-spring when soil temperatures are 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit
Mid-Summer: Apply fertilizer again
Fertilization Tips
Early fall: Use the same complete fertilizer as in Mid-summer and Mid-spring. Alternatively, use high potassium potency and minimal phosphorus.
Winter: Don’t fertilize your Bermuda lawn in winter because it’s gone dormant.