Bermuda Grass Calendar for Texas Lawns

Bermuda grass shines in Texas—tough, heat-loving, and versatile. Handybeeman lays out a year-round plan to keep it thriving.

Why Bermuda?

It laughs at heat and drought, handles trampling, and sprouts fast from seed or sod—perfect for Texas’s wild swings.

Yearly Care Calendar

Mowing

Start March at 1-2 inches weekly—don’t scalp (over ⅓ off) or stress it. Taper off by November, mowing only for looks.

Watering

Rain’s enough ‘til May—then water if it wilts or grays, once or twice weekly. Shut sprinklers off November.

Fertilizing

Begin mid-April to May after 2-3 mows—½-1 lb per 1,000 sq ft, every 4-8 weeks with mixed nitrogen. Stop October.

Weed Control

Pre-emergent for summer weeds in February/March, post-emergent May. Winter pre-emergent September, post-emergent November.

Pests & Disease

April: Watch for root rot or dead spots—treat with fungicide. June: Grub prevention. Fall: Large patch control.

Aerating

April-October—moist soil aids new grass.

Planting Bermuda Grass

Soil at 70-95°F—late February/March—is prime. Options:

• Seed: Cheap, ½-1 lb per 1,000 sq ft—late spring best.
• Plugs/Sprigs: 5-10 bushels per 1,000 sq ft, 6-inch spacing—warm months.
• Sod: Foolproof, anytime—stagger for quick fill.

Water and fertilize well to root it.

Growth Timeline

Seed sprouts in 3-7 days, covers basics in 5-6 weeks—slower if cool. Sod’s instant green.

Why Handybeeman?

Lawn patchy? Handybeeman pros keep it lush. Contact Handybeeman today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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