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Bermuda Grass Care in Middle Georgia

Bermuda grass is the most common lawn type in Middle Georgia. It's aggressive, heat-tolerant, and resilient — but it still needs the right care to look its best.

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Bermuda basics

What Makes Bermuda Grass Thrive in Georgia

Bermuda grass dominates Middle Georgia lawns for good reason. It handles heat well, spreads aggressively to fill in bare spots, and recovers quickly from damage. But it needs full sun, regular mowing, and consistent nutrition to stay thick and healthy.

Without proper care, bermuda gets thin, weedy, and dormant-looking even during the growing season.

Bermuda Quick Facts

Mow at 1-2 inches

Full sun required

Aggressive spreader

Dormant in winter

Most common in Middle Georgia

Seasonal schedule

Bermuda Grass Care by Season

Spring

March - May

Green-up begins as soil temps hit 65°F
First mow of the season — set blade to 1-1.5 inches
Pre-emergent application window (before crabgrass germinates)
Light fertilization as active growth starts

Summer

June - August

Peak growth — mow frequently to maintain 1-2 inch height
Heavy fertilization period — bermuda is hungry during summer
Watch for armyworms and grub activity
Water deeply but infrequently — 1 inch per week

Fall

September - November

Growth slows as temperatures drop
Last fertilization before dormancy
Pre-emergent for winter annual weeds (henbit, chickweed)
Raise mowing height slightly as growth slows

Winter

December - February

Bermuda goes dormant — turns brown, stops growing
Avoid heavy foot traffic on dormant turf
Minimal maintenance needed
Post-emergent spot treatments for active winter weeds

Common issues

Problems That Affect Bermuda in Georgia

Large Patch

Brown, circular patches in spring and fall when soil temps are 60-75°F. Bermuda recovers faster than other grasses, but untreated patches can still thin the lawn significantly.

Armyworms

Surface-feeding caterpillars that can strip bermuda bare in days. Most destructive in late summer. Fast treatment is critical.

Scalping

Cutting bermuda too short exposes stems and stresses the plant. Keep your blade at 1-2 inches and never remove more than one-third of the blade.

Winter Weed Invasion

When bermuda goes dormant, weeds like henbit, chickweed, and poa annua move in. Pre-emergent in fall is the best defense.

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How Attaboy Keeps Your Bermuda Healthy

Our treatment programs are built around bermuda's seasonal needs in Middle Georgia. We handle the fertilization, weed control, disease prevention, and insect protection — you just enjoy the lawn.

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