Monday, 1 February 2016

Fascinating Facts About Bermuda Grass

Did you know that lawns are very effective oxygen producers? They are indeed 3 times more effective than trees. Also, they have a much longer season to produce oxygen. A 50ft x 50ft lawn can actually release enough oxygen to meet the daily needs of a family of 4 for 24 hours. If you want to have a lawn, consider planting Bermuda grass.

Facts About Bermuda Grass


The first introduction of Bermuda grass came from contaminated hay, which was used before as bedding when slaves were brought to America. Lots of seeds were distributed initially across the Eastern United States. Those that survived were able to make more seeds and so on.

Bermuda is a type of grass that thrives in full sun conditions. Did you know that it can also survive a drought? Also, it can hold up well under plenty of foot traffic. It is for this reason that it is often used on sports field. It spreads easily, grows well even in poor soil, and recovers quickly from damage.

Similar to other types of grass, Bermuda has some drawbacks too. First, it needs temperatures of at least 65 in the summer to thrive. Second, it develops thatch, which is a layer of living and dead organic matter that often happens between the soil surface and the grass blades. Lastly, it turns straw-colored after a frost – this further means that your lawn will become brown all winter.

On the brighter side, Bermuda grass will allow you to have a lawn that is hardy, does not need plenty of water, and looks excellent all summer long.

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