Bermuda grass is a very popular for lawns, golf courses, sport turfs and many other lawn and landscaping applications. The best part of it is that Bermuda grass is a fast growing variety of lawn grass and can grow in any kind of soil. The best part is it is particularly drought resistant and can sustain harsh winters as well. With so many attributes making it a popular choice there are certain problems that can hamper proper growth of Bermuda grass. While doing your home lawn with the Bermuda grass you have to understand these common problems that can disorient the growing pattern.
Bermuda grass can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but they do best in well-drained soils but soil with a high pH value can lead to micronutrient deficiencies in the grass. It also requires full sun for best growth but under cool temperatures that occur at high elevations it may undergo dormancy, which can also present some problems in turf maintenance. The Bermuda grass is drought resistant and usually recovers well from temporary wilt. However this quality of the grass is based on its ability to become dormant during severe drought and then recover through the re-growth of stolons and rhizomes when moisture is available. This can pose another problem in the proper growth of the grass. Watering the Bermuda grass should also be taken care of as if the grass is watered in the late afternoon, the water remains on it until sunrise. This long period of moisture can encourage the establishment and spread of turf diseases.
