Things To Consider Before Site Preparation
STEP 1-Make sure that Bermudagrass is suited for the usage, area location, weather and soil
type that you have. Also make sure before you plant that it is the type of grass you
want. See our www.lawngrasses.com web site
for help in determining and selecting the best grass for your particular lawn.
Remember that seeding takes time to establish a lawn and perhaps some areas might be more
suitable sodded?
STEP 2-
Measure and lay out your site - record the square feet lawn area that you have.
Different lawn grasses handle different aspects
of your site in unique ways. What may be a suitable site for some grasses is not for
others. Allow for other types of shrubs and ground covers for use in the areas that
are not suitable or where shade is present. Keep in mind that Bermudagrass is an aggressive
invader of non-lawn
areas.
STEP 3- Pull soil samples and have a qualified laboratory test
your soil for nutrients and deficiencies. Then you will be able to fertilize correctly and make other soil
adjustments as needed. Check the pH of your soil and
adjust if needed. You can apply the adjustments before tilling so as to
incorporate them uniformly. Starter fertilizers are best applied after tilling but before
dragging / raking the soil areas level. You can also apply the fertilizers
immediately after planting your Bermuda grass lawn area seeded.
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