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Bermudagrass the best turfgrass for weed free turf

Bermudagrass is a major turf variety popular for sports fields, parks, golf courses and lawns in the Florida area. It is often chosen by home owners who want the best looking lawn possible, and sports facilities that see high foot traffic.

Bermudagrass is a warm season grass that goes dormant in the cooler temperatures. It thrives in high temperatures of Florida and is often seen in warm, tropical, humid and subtropical climates. This is why it does well in areas like Fort Myers, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs as well other areas throughout south Florida.

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Fast Facts

  • Bermudagrass is a popular type of turf in the south
  • Medium to fine texture
  • Agressive growth
  • Outcompetes most weeds
  • Excellent wear tolerance and high foot traffic
  • Recovers fast from high foot traffic

Varieties

There are multiple varieties of bermudagrass, all of which have been created with different temperatues in mind. The most popular type of bermudagrass in Florida is celebration bermudagrass.

Celebration bermudagrass is a popular sod variety that is used on golf courses and athletic fields, as well as home lawns in the Dunedin and Fort Myers areas as well as all throughout Florida.

It has a fine texture but doesn’t have as much maintenance as other fine texture bermudagrass types. It has above average divot and wear tolerance, making it perfect for high traffic areas like golf courses and other sports fields.

At Smart Sod, we sell certified celebration bermudagrass for Florida residents and businesses. By purchasing celebration bermudagrass, you’re getting sod that has been thoroughly inspected to ensure they are free from harmful weeds.

Celebration bermudagrass has a better shade tolerance and cold tolerance while also being more drought tolerant.

Caring for bermudagrass

Mowing

The ideal mowing height of bermudagrass is 1 to 3 inches, with lower heights being good for golf and sports turf and higher heights for home lawns. A recommendation is that the shorter the mowing height, the more frequently the turf must be mowed.

Watering

The first two weeks of laying bermudagrass, you’ll need to water your sod daily. The following two weeks will require watering every other day, and once established bermudagrass will need weekly watering.

Weeds

One of the big reasons businesses turn to bermudagrass is its fast growing habits that allow it to choke out weeds. While this doesn’t mean you’ll be completely safe from weeds, you’ll see far less than other varieties. To further ensure your business, golf course, or home avoids weeds, consider purchasing certified bermudagrass, like we have at Smart Sod.

Conclusion

Bermudagrass is a highly valued turf variety for businesses in the southern areas of the United States. If you’re in Florida, it’s an excellent option for your golf course, sports complex, or even your home thanks to its high tolerance to full sun, heat, humidity, and foot traffic.

If bermudagrass is the right variety for you, reach out to our Smart Sod Customer Team at (816) 852-3862 to answer your questions.

Resources:

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/turf/publications/Bermuda.html