Bermuda Grass Archives - Arizona Living Landscape & Design

Winter Rye Grass Over Seeding

Tami Cascio — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:08:00 +0000

Considering winter Rye grass over seeding? It’s that time of year again to consider over seeding your Bermuda lawn with Rye grass. This is usually done in October once the temperatures get to low 70’s/60’s at night. There are several benefits of over seeding your lawn with Rye grass. The biggest benefit is having a ... Read More about Winter Rye Grass Over Seeding

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Getting Bermuda Grass Ready for Summer

Tami Cascio — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 17:54:59 +0000

In Arizona we have two types of grass, Rye for the winter and Bermuda for the summer. The Bermuda lawn is a permanent lawn that goes dormant in the winter. In April, when the evening temperatures are above 65 degrees consistently, it is time to bring your Arizona summer lawn back to life. First thing ... Read More about Getting Bermuda Grass Ready for Summer

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What is eating my Bermuda Grass

Tami Cascio — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:40:58 +0000

Does your Bermuda grass lawn look like this? It appears like it is heat stressed or lacking water so you water it more. It starts to get weeds in the brown areas and then overnight it dies off in large areas. This is Bermuda Mites or Cinch Bugs or Leafhoppers. Damage occurs mainly in the ... Read More about What is eating my Bermuda Grass

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4 Steps to prepare Bermuda grass for summer

Tami Cascio — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:01:34 +0000

April is here and so is our amazing weather here in the Arizona desert. It is time to prepare your bermuda grass Arizona to wake up. When the evening temperatures stay above 65 degrees the bermuda is ready to come alive. 1. Lower mower height to 1/2 to 3/4″. 2. If you overseeding this winter ... Read More about 4 Steps to prepare Bermuda grass for summer

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Arizona Lawn Rye overseeding guide

Tami Cascio — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:44:25 +0000

8 Steps for over-seeding your Arizona Bermuda grass with Rye Grass. Bermuda Grass will stay green usually into November but as soon as the frost hits, Bermuda will go dormant until Spring. Many Arizonan residents plant Winter Rye grass over their Bermuda lawn. Rye grass looks and feels very different from Bermuda Grass and will ... Read More about Arizona Lawn Rye overseeding guide

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Arizona Bermuda Grass Water Guide

Tami Cascio — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:32:05 +0000

Ever wonder just how much water is too much or too little for your Bermuda grass? The trick is the screwdriver test. It needs to push into the ground after watering at least 12-18″. Bermuda grass does best with deep watering. January Bermuda grass: water every 30 days. Rye grass: water every 14 days. February ... Read More about Arizona Bermuda Grass Water Guide

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Desert Bermuda Grass Care

Tami Cascio — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:26:25 +0000

I love a nice green lawn and thankfully I can still have it in Arizona. The most common summer grass in Phoenix is Bermuda Grass. This is a weed everywhere else in the country but in Arizona we plant it and fertilize it to grow a beautiful desert lawn. Proper mowing is important for maintaining ... Read More about Desert Bermuda Grass Care

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