How to get it green?

Maureen W – posted 01 July 2006 10:05

Had Celebration Bermuda for about 1 year now. It grows in nice and green, but whenever I cut it there is nothing but brown grass underneath. So every time I cut my lawn it looks good height wise but terrible in color. Then it grows and looks great in color but in need of cutting again. How can I get the grass green at the base of the cut. thanks.

Grassguy – posted 01 July 2006 12:01

How tall do you let it get before you cut it and how much do you remove in one pass?

Maureen W – posted 01 July 2006 12:42

I cut it about once a week. I cut it to about 1″. BTW, I’ve varied the cut from time to time to see if it might help but no change—it always cuts down to brown.

okgrassguy – posted 02 July 2006 22:46

Are your blades sharp. If you are using a rotary mower, one inch is kind of low for a rotary.

Maureen W – posted 03 July 2006 20:04

Blades are about 4 months old and it’s a reel mower that I’m using.

SuperTurF – posted 07 July 2006 21:17

It is probally your mowing height. Might consider mowing more frequently. If problem keeps occuring maybe a possible thatch problem causing the mower to sink as it mows and scalping the grass. Remember Bermuda is a heavy thatch producer you have to watch it over time.

Grassguy – posted 14 July 2006 23:16

I agree, mow it more frequent so the sun can hit the base. collect the clippings. Hit it once a month with 34-0-0 to green it up. assuming you have not applied a heavy dose of complete fert already.