skip to main content

Why won't my new bermuda grow on the slope in my yard?

10 years ago

Ok guys a pic is included, it's the best I have now because I just thought to ask this and I'm at work, but you can kind of tell that the bermuda I overseeded my centipede with on June 1st is growing well in all but two places. You can just slightly tell that it's a light brown on my slope.

The places it won't grow well are on the slopes to my drainage ditch and in the low areas running left to right (can't really tell in the pic). These low areas are very odd, they run parallel with the original sod the house had, and seem to have sunk in over time. I'm in coastal nc and have a very sandy, clay soil under the original centipede sod... It seems what might have happened is these areas settled more than the surrounding area and when I used the power rake I'm guessing the rake may not have loosened the soil as much in these areas.

If I'm wrong let me know... I can't use a power rake again on this new grass so any fixes to this second issue are welcomed. It may be completely unrelated to the power rake but I don't know.

Thanks for the help in advance! I want this grass growing in these areas . Also all these areas got equal amounts of water, where power raked and starter fertilized when I overseeded

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

pbguy420
Original Author
10 years ago
Here's one picture
0
pbguy420
Original Author
10 years ago
Here's another... The center is my drainage ditch which I have another thread on how to grow grass in
0
Related Discussions
Why won't my lilac bush bloom?
Q
Comments (17)
I moved into a house about 10 yrs ago and there was a huge lilac bush in the front yard, but VERY over grown with branches that hung out every where. I didn't want to cut the bush down because I love lilac but I needed to really trim it. I only cut off branches that looked dead or totally dry nothing that was green and only from the sides nothing from the top so I thought it would be ok (I am no where near a gardening expert) but for the past few years it has gotten less and less bloom. Is it totally gone or do I just need to wait it out. It hasn't gotten a really good bloom in the past 6-7 yrs. I'm wondering if I should just give up but I keep thinking next year it will be better. Any suggestions??
...See More
My Hostas won't grow in the 'perfect' spot!
Q
Comments (14)
"I have put hostas in floating pots in my pond (not closed, they're soaking in the water) and even punched a hole thru a peice of styrofoam, stuck a hosta in it, and floated it, and they have lived thru several z5 winters that way!" amsoniared That is almost my first experiment with the styrofoam, mine was the 2-3 in thick insulation and they grew in the water feature 24/7 365 for 5 years without a problem. Again that proves they like water but doesn't disprove drought conditions. If it works for some ok, but I'm not going to do the work to find out which ones.
...See More
why won't you grow????
Q
Comments (12)
Let me get to all these responses (thank you so much for the questions!) Phildeez and bets - yes, I put them on when they have started to dry. My husband mows and puts them in our compost bin and it usually takes me a few days to get to them to place on the garden so they are no longer green. All the clippings come from my yard and we don't use any products on the grass. noinwi - the only trees around me are Green Ash, Japanese Maple, Red Maple, Sweet Gum, and Mulberry. KMKacan and orchidOCD - I live just north of Baltimore, MD. I don't have any photos of the plants, but I could try to take some today. They look fine, they just won't grow!!
...See More
Why is parts of my Bermuda Grass Brown??
Q
Comments (18)
The type of bermuda seed is on the back of the bag if you still have it. Completely agree with RJ on mechanical stimulation of bermuda. I'm currently plotting my strategy for next year. A number of golf courses I researched verticut and sand every 2 weeks. The core aerate every month. With that in mind I'm looking to verticut at least three times and aerate x2 next year. From my research, if the lawn is healthy, stable and mature (2-3 years old) you can verticut of aerate anytime during the growing season. So we could in theory be safe upwards of a week or two before out first frost dates. This Winter is my lawn's 1st so I don't know if/when my lawn will go dormant. Your backyard look good. You should do a blanket application of Celsius and Prodiamine (or Dimension) very soon. Kill those weeds and let the bermuda spread a little more be it gets cold. Make sure to do pre-emergent on the front lawn as well. You have a good mower. Check your blade's sharpness and the rolliness of you roller (does it freely/easily spin). Your grass may be laying down longways and not being cut. Even though the mower is set at 1. 25" the actual length of the grass may be long. If you got a few hundred dollars laying around getone of these, otherwise any dime-store ruler will do. Make sure you lightly comb the grass and stand it up before you measure it. You probably can't cut in 3-4 different direction up by that fence which may lead to the grass laying down lengthwise.
...See More
Related Professionals
Allen Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Hershey Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Garden City Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Tempe Landscape Contractors · Waterbury Landscape Contractors · Hicksville Landscape Contractors · Hilton Head Island Landscape Contractors · Louisville Landscape Contractors · Middletown Landscape Contractors · Saint George Landscape Contractors · Sun Valley Landscape Contractors · Golden Valley Landscape Contractors · La Verne Swimming Pool Builders · Lincoln Swimming Pool Builders · West Palm Beach Swimming Pool Builders
pbguy420
Original Author
10 years ago
Anybody?
0
dchall_san_antonio
10 years ago
Good thing you posted again. What happens with this forum is if you post a new message and leave it alone, it will remain at the top of the forum for several days while people decide whether they want to reply. What you did was immediately post more pictures. That released your message to drift down through the milieu of new posts right away. Your post today bumped it back to the top.

You overseeded with bermuda on June 1 and less than a month later you are concerned about it not filling in. Is that correct? I would say, come back in a month and see if you have the same questions.

How are you watering now? How often and for how long?

It is time to fertilize with organic fertilizer. I would suggest using Milorganite as the bag rate. Milorganite is an organic that will not hurt your grass and will improve your soil. Typically centipede grasses thrive in the poorest of soils, so the Milorganite will be a good first step in reviving it. In August you can probably start in with the Bermuda Bible recommendations on fertilizer. With that soil you might want to alternate monthly feedings between organic and chemical for a year.

All this fertilizer and water will kill off any vestiges of centipede you might have still hanging on.
0
pbguy420
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes I know it has only been a month but my confusion is why most areas are growing at a rate that seems like 4 inches a week, (I've been mowing 2x a week in these areas to keep it manageable, and then the whole slope area it didn't really take well, if the bermuda did sprout there it's a very light green when compared to the rest of the yard and it grows less than .5 inch a week... Just wondering what the difference is

I'll put some milorganite down as soon as this tropical storm passes. Thanks for that
0
dchall_san_antonio
10 years ago
When you water does it seem to go out evenly?
On the slope does it seem to sink in quickly or do you get runoff? Runoff must be managed carefully.
0

Related Stories

GARDENING GUIDES Yes, You Can Grow Food in a Shady Yard

Your shady garden doesn’t have to be forever barren. Berries, herbs and other shade-loving plants can produce a delicious bounty

REMODELING GUIDES You Won't Believe What These Homeowners Found in Their Walls

By Mitchell Parker

From the banal to the downright bizarre, these uncovered artifacts may get you wondering what may be hidden in your own home

LIFE You Said It: ‘Put It Back’ If It Won’t Help Your House, and More Wisdom

By Becky Harris

Highlights from the week include stopping clutter from getting past the door, fall planting ideas and a grandfather’s gift of love

PATIOS Patio Details: Dog Won’t Trample the Plants With This Design

By Annie Thornton

An Asian-inspired backyard redo adds clean lines, a new water feature and a sense of spaciousness — with room for a large beloved dog

FARM YOUR YARD How to Grow Vegetables in Containers

By Annie Thornton

Get glorious vegetables and fruits on your patio with a pro’s guidance — including his personal recipe for potting mix

EARTH DAY Grow a Beautiful Garden With Ecofriendly Greywater

By Greywater Corps

Reducing home water waste means lower bills and a healthier planet. Here's how to set up a greywater home irrigation system that can help

GARDENING GUIDES 8 Plants That Snobs Love to Hate — and You'll Love to Grow

Don't dismiss these common annuals, perennials and shrubs — there are reasons they've been popular for so long

FARM YOUR YARD 10 Easy Edibles to Grow in Containers

By Marianne Lipanovich

These herbs, vegetables and fruits are just as happy in a pot as they are in the ground

LANDSCAPE DESIGN How to Design a Great Garden on a Sloped Lot

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Get a designer's tips for turning a hillside yard into the beautiful garden you’ve been dreaming of

FARM YOUR YARD Grow a Kitchen Garden in 16 Square Feet

Got a sunny 4-by-4 space? You can make meals more interesting with your own vegetables and herbs

Sponsored

More Discussions

Lawn reno timeline advice

2

How to kill saplings? Need a stumpkiller!

4

Help - Lawn is brown and expanding

1

Dig up existing lawn, or overseed?

3

tenacity and overseeding timing

5