Grass type guide
Bermuda grass lawn care guide
Bermuda is a warm-season grass that performs best when care is aligned with active growth, sunlight, mowing height, soil fertility, and weed timing.
01Mowing and water
UGA Bermuda calendar guidance lists common Bermuda around 1 to 2 inches and hybrid Bermuda around 1 to 1.5 inches, with a higher height during hot weather. Remove no more than one-third of the height at a mowing. The same calendar lists about 1 inch of water per week if rainfall is lacking.
02Fertility and pH
Bermuda responds strongly to nitrogen during active growth, but rates should follow a soil test and calendar window. UGA lists an ideal pH range of 5.5 to 6.5 for Bermuda lawns and recommends lime according to soil-test results.
03Weeds and thatch
Dense Bermuda is a major weed-control tool, but spring and fall pre-emergent timing still matters. UGA also notes dethatching when thatch exceeds one-half inch. Track dethatching, herbicides, and fertilizer in the app so the next season is easier to plan.
04Useful Lawn Dominator pages
Use the Bermuda calendar, Bermuda soil temperature guide, Bermuda GDD green-up guide, and the free GDD calculator. Product shopping belongs on the Price Board after you know the category and label fit.
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UPDATED 2026-05-26