ANYBODY have 1rst hand experience

Maureen W – posted 10 November 2005 18:52

with Celebration Bermuda? I’m in desperate need of some PROFFESIONAL help. I’ve been given so many varying opinions on how to deal with this grass. From you must use a reel mower to using a rotary is fine(sod solutions)to rotary IF you dethatch once a year. For fertilizer I’ve gotten “use a fertilizer low in Nitrogen and higher in Potassium and Phosphorous”(sod solutions) to no, no, no use either Scott’s Southern Turf Builder 26-2-13 or Lesco 25-5-10. Which is it—those are HIGH in Nitrogen. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Friend – posted 11 November 2005 07:21

Try looking into using Organic products.www.dirtdoctor.com

Also what do you want your yard to look like?

http://www.arizonagrass.com/celebration/maintain.htm

you can look at this site also.

tommy – posted 16 November 2005 13:54

Its not that ‘Celebration’ is any different than other improved bermuda’s…….anybody that has experience with various kinds of bermuda- can give you good advice with Celebration. There are only slight differences with a lot of the bermuda types!They all develop too much thatch over time, they all like to be fed regularly during the growing season, they all benefit from being cut short during the cool times of the year, and taller during peak growing season. Shorter clipped bermuda applications,(such as golf course fairways), are mowed 3 to 4 times a week at a half inch with reel mowers…..many homeowners prefer once a week mowing at 1 to 11/2 , and this is possible with a rotary mower. As far as fertilization……there are no “written in stone, set rules”- except that bermuda needs enough food to hold its color without causing excessive growth. This means that during the hottest times of year, its best to fertilize lightly and frequently, instead of dumping a high nitrogen food on the turf and causing rapid growth and rapid thatch build up. Many organic fertilizers are good in this regard. During cooler months, a more balanced chemical fertilizer can be used at higher rates. Its too late in the fall,(for most parts of the country) to fertlize bermuda at this time, so your next fertilizing will be in the spring.

Organics – posted 27 November 2005 15:17

Hi Maureen, what does the grass look like/problems? I have answers

Maureen W – posted 27 November 2005 19:23

Hi Organics, hard for me to describe. I see very few(patches mostly)of dark green–especially near the septic tank drain field. The rest of the grass is just brown/green except some sporadic spots. There is no shade(except some in the AM) on the entire lawn. Have been using a rotary mower at 1″ or higher, but honestly it grows up sooo slow–even here in Fla. The lawn is about 4.5 months old now—never been fertilized–what else can I tell you to help?

Organics – posted 04 December 2005 01:41

Hi Maureen,I’m in FLA as well and its obvious your soil or sand I should say is starving for nutrients. I make a nutrient tea that is made from plant,land and sea extracts. Some ingredients are fish, seaweed, coral calcium, molasses, soil biologicals plus more (very stable). Another product to hold the nutrients in the soil is made from a select group of seashells, both totally organic. These two are perfect for the FL. and the cost is the same if not less than chemicals (yuck) soil and any other. Let me know if your interested.

Maureen W – posted 14 December 2005 14:44

Sure–but I have some questions.How is it appliedWhen is it appliedWhat do I need to apply itHow often does it need appliedWhat’s the costThanks

Organics – posted 18 December 2005 06:58

You can apply both products together every 21 to 30 days. The average 5,000 sq. ft. yard would be about $10.00 per application. They are a liquid so any spray equipment would work, backpack or hose end. Sorry for the delay I have been out of town.