@stephen.diy: A simple guide to have a nice Bermuda lawn. Spring edition. February - April. Mowing: Begin mowing with the appearance of green grass shoots, cutting the lawn as short as possible without exposing soil. Remove clippings to prevent smothering new growth. You can use a rake if you’d like and don’t be afraid to be abrasive. This allows sunlight to warm the soil, encouraging Bermuda grass development. Mow below your desired height of cut (HOC) for flexibility later. For example, to maintain a lawn at 0.75″, start by mowing to 0.50″. If using a rotary mower, scalp one notch below your target HOC. Fertilizing: Start fertilizing when the lawn is roughly 50% green, using a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 at 0.5-1.0 lb of Nitrogen per thousand square feet. This provides sufficient Phosphorus for the year, as it doesn’t easily leach from soil. Maintain with 0.5-1.0 lbs of Nitrogen every 30 days to support Bermuda growth. Watering: Begin regular watering when the lawn greens by 50%, adjusting for spring rainfall. Early in the season, less than 1″ per week may suffice due to cooler night temperatures and reduced evaporation. Increase watering as temperatures climb. A smart sprinkler controller may help auto-adjust while the season progresses. Weed Control: Apply pre-emergent herbicides now if not already done. For existing weeds, use appropriate herbicides targeting what you’re dealing with – usually broadleaf, grassy, or sedge weeds. Products like Celsius and Certainty may act slower in cooler temperatures, taking longer to eliminate weeds but are highly effective in bermuda grass lawns. #lawncare #DIY #grass

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