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A beginner's guide to growing Bermuda grass

by Michael Bell 05/19/2025

Bermuda grass is a popular type of grass for lawns in warm regions. It’s a favorite grass variety for golf courses, sports fields and commercial lots because of its durability and heat tolerance. If you’re interested in growing Bermuda grass lawn, here is a simple guide to help:

Mowing Bermuda grass

Bermuda grass is a very fast-growing grass variety. During the spring growing season, it’s best to mow your lawn at least once per week to keep up with its rapid growth. To prevent stress, avoid cutting a Bermuda lawn below ½ inch, and mow when it grows taller than 2 inches.

Watering Bermuda grass

Bermuda grass is a drought-tolerant, warm-season grass, and won’t need to be watered as often as other lawn varieties. Water regularly during the summer, approximately once per week, unless there’s rain in your weather forecast. In spring or fall, only water to account for unexpected dry periods or high temperatures.

Aerating Bermuda grass

Compacted soil can lead to serious health issues for your lawn, including stunted growth, weeds and pest damage. Bermuda grass should be aerated once or twice a year to combat natural soil compaction. You can use a variety of different aerating tools or methods depending on the size of your space, ensuring a healthy, dense lawn with an ideal soil surface.

Bermuda grass weed control

Unfortunately, many weeds can grow successfully in a Bermuda lawn. The most prevalent weeds will depend on your specific area, but some common offenders include crabgrass, clover or annual bluegrass. To prevent weeds from popping up in your lawn, use a preventative herbicide to halt their growth.

If you’re contemplating planting Bermuda grass, these are some great tips to keep in mind. Bermuda grass is one of the best drought-tolerant warm-season grasses, and can create a beautiful lawn with the right care.

About the Author
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Michael Bell

In twenty five years of real estate sales and marketing experience, I have sold hundreds of properties, while developing detailed knowledge of Sonoma & Napa area communities. I am a life-long resident in the North Bay and after a full day at work, I enjoy spending time with my four children, and participating in their many school and recreational activities. 

Over the years, my clients have expressed diverse plans and dreams. I seek to truly understand and appreciate my clients' goals, focusing my efforts on realizing them. It has been fun learning more about the unique opportunities that attract people to the area such as the culinary community, the viticulture and wine industry as well as outdoor adventure tourism. It is important to me to listen to my clients, do what it takes to serve their needs and I am dedicated to treating everyone involved in a transaction both in a personal and professional manner. I work hard to anticipate and respond to the routine tasks at hand as well as the complex challenges that come up during real estate transactions while ensuring my goal to deliver you the outcome you desire.