Why Plant Bermuda Grass?
The fertile Bermuda grass has been called “the bluegrass of Dixieland”; it is a grass that is frequently found on the numerous golf courses throughout the South. Bermuda grass thrives under the intense sun, preferring temperatures of 50*F or higher, with no shade trees or bushes. Bermuda grass (it Latin name is Cynodon) is aesthetically appreciated as it is very low to the ground. The grass has a deep root system which allows the Bermuda grass to be erosion resistant, and able to withstand excessive foot traffic. Bermuda grass contains both rhizomes (underground runners that extend sideways to start new plants) and stolons (above ground runners that spread grass varieties) so it works great as a ground cover repair. Lawns started using Bermuda grass seed can be thick and verdant within 3 months of planting. There are a variety of hybrid grasses and cultivars which have come from Bermuda grass seeds that have been designed to adapt to cooler weather, have more color, softer texture and
