Bermuda

BERMUDA / 419

BERMUDA/419

Mowing Height: 1”- 2”
Watering 1” – 1 ¼” per day
Mowing frequency (3 to 7 days) during peak growing months.
Optimum soil PH (6.5)
Dethatch or verticut every third or fourth year.

Bermuda — Wilmington, NC — Turf Masters Sod Farms

Characteristics of Bermuda /419 Grass:

Grows best in warm climates.
May become dormant after repeated winter frosts but recovers quickly when temperatures rise.
Drought-tolerant, can survive on up to as little as 1/2 inch irrigation per week depending on the soil.
Tolerant to traffic and wear, has the best recuperative rate among all warm season turf grasses.
Good choice for ground pearl insect infestation

Maintenance Schedule

1. EARLY SPRING Mid-February – Mid-March:
Timing is crucial for this application. Apply a completely balanced fertilizer heavy in nutrients to promote root growth with Pre- Emergent weed control. This application will assist in the control of spring and summer weeds.

15-05-10 + Pre –Emergent

** Optional Treatments**
- Mole Cricket Application: Mid-April – Early May / 1st. Application. / Emerging Adult Stage.
- All insect applications.
- Tree & Shrub fertilization and insect control.
2. LATE SPRING Mid-April – Early May:
A balanced fertilizer is applied to help promote a smooth transition from dormancy to vigorous summer turfgrass. A second Post – Emergent is applied to control broadleaf weeds.

05-0-10 + Pre- Emergent.

** Optional Treatments**
- Mole Cricket Application: Late May - Early July / 2nd. Application. / Nymph Stage after the eggs have hatched. This is the best time for maximum control.
- All insect applications, White Grubs will be emerging.
- Tree & Shrub fertilization, fungicide treatments, and insect control.
Core Aeration: This is recommended to keep your lawn looking beautiful by relieving soil compaction and thatch buildup while allowing water and nutrients to reach the root area.
3. EARLY SUMMER June:

Balanced fertilization for maximum turf color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weed will be applied during this time period if needed.

17-03-06

** Optional Treatments**

Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants
4. SUMMER July:

Apply iron for increased maximum color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weeds will be applied during this time period if needed. Ironite for Green Color.

** Optional Treatments**

Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants
5. LATE SUMMER Late August – Early September:
Balanced fertilization for maximum turf color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weeds will be applied during this time period if needed.

24-05-10

** Optional Treatments**
- Tree & Shrub fertilization, fungicide treatment, and insect control.
- Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants.
6. FALL October:
A specially formulated fertilizer to strengthen and deepen the root system for those cold winter months ahead. Included is a pre-emergent to control weeds such as Poa Annua, Henbit, and many others.

15-0-15 + Pre-Emergent Do not use Pre-M if you are overseeding.

** Optional Treatments**
- Tree and Shrub Fertilization
- Winter Rye Applications / Do not use Pre-M if you are overseeding.
- Winter: Dormant Horticultural Oil / This application will smother scale type insects and the eggs of many other plant damaging bugs.