Bermuda grass
Cynodon dactylon 'Sundevil'
Overview
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon 'Sundevil') is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant turfgrass perfect for yards, golf courses, sports stadiums, and golf courses alike. Its an attractive grass adapted to tolerate various environmental conditions, with a fine-textured green tuft. It is extremely quick in colonizing open areas, making it great for lawns that were damaged by fires, floods, or other disasters. It's incredibly resilient - it requires less fertilizer, less mowing, and grows well in shades. It's impressive ability to withstand heavy foot traffic makes it a top choice for parks and sports fields. Plus, it's incredibly durable in areas with fluctuating temperatures and rainfall. Bermuda grass is an amazing species that will provide you with a lush, dense, and beautiful turf without countless maintenance chores.
Care Guide
Watering
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon 'Sundevil') should be watered deeply and frequently for optimal health. This species should be watered about twice a week if there is no rainfall. The ideal frequency of watering will vary depending on overall temperature and humidity levels. During extremely hot summer weather, Bermuda grass can benefit from watering more than twice a week. It is important to let the grass dry between waterings for an optimal root development. The best time of day to water Bermuda grass is early mornings so that the grass has enough time to dry before nightfall. For a deep watering it is ideal to water for 15-20 minutes per section of lawn.
Light
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon 'Sundevil') requires full sun to flourish and grow best. It should be exposed to at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. During warmer months, it can tolerate more direct sunlight and should be kept as close to 8-10 hours a day as possible. On days when it cannot receive this level of exposure, it can still benefit from indirect sunlight or reflected light. It is important to remember that full sun exposure won’t hurt the lawn, but will only help it to stay healthy and thrive.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-10.
Pruning
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon 'Sundevil') should be mowed regularly especially on the growing season. Mowing should take place before the onset of rapid growth. Depending on the weather conditions and how rapidly the grass is growing. When pruning, only take off 1-third of the grass blades up to a height of 2-3 inches. Take note that Mowing too low can open up spaces for weed growth, while mowing too high can result in leggy grasses.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Stolon, Sprigging, Cutting
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