That depends! In pastures that have no cool season grasses in them like ryegrass, fertilizing from Mid April to the first of May would be recommended. If the pasture has ryegrass, fertilizing for the Bermuda growth should take place May 1 to June 1. If fertilized earlier than this the ryegrass will use up that fertilizer before the Bermuda has a chance to begin growing rapidly. If fall forage is needed, fertilizing Bermuda in late august can provide high quality grazing well into December.

Mid February through Mid April is the best time. Later than this, we run into problems with excessive annual grass competition and moisture loss during the time the Bermuda grass is trying to spread. See similar questions...

However, fertilize in early fall for best results. The addition of electrolytes to the plant system will help the plant resist cold damage and tip burn. Moreover, they will have a faster recovery than those without fall fertilization. By resisting damage and quickly recovering, they will be well prepared for the severe heat of the upcoming year. Repeat application in summer for best performance. See similar questions...

There are many management scenarios that would work but one of the simplest would be to graze the native from April until June 30, then let it rest until after frost. This will lead to a healthy native grass stand. The Bermuda portion would be fertilized May 1 and August 30. It would then be grazed from July through November. Cattle would then wintered on the dormant native grass with the addition of a grain based supplement. Any left over Bermuda grass would be grazed as needed. See similar questions...

Late August is the best time to fertilize toxic fescue so that it can be stockpiled for grazing in Jan. and Feb. We do not however want to fertilize it for spring growth in February because of the problems with the build up of toxic portions of the plant in the spring. Fungus free and friendly endophyte fescue can be fertilized in the fall and mid winter if maximum production is expected. See similar questions...

Generally, applying a balanced fertilizer in spring is best. Fall fertilizing, especially for late transplants, can be beneficial as long as the nitrogen content is very low. See similar questions...

Early spring applications of nitrogen cause a surge of top growth. I'll grant you, that makes the lawn look nice in the spring, but it depletes the plant's energy reserves. Consequently, when summer stress periods occur, plants are weaker and less able to survive. It is recommended to apply fertilizer in late October or early November, when top growth is minimal but soil temperatures are still warm enough for nitrogen absorption. See similar questions...

Spring and fall are excellent times to plant grass seed. For Kentucky bluegrass, temperatures should be around 80 degrees F. For details on how to plant grass seed, see our How To section. See similar questions...

In our cool coastal area, we usually prune the roses in January (and on into February if you have a lot of them or the weather slows down the pruning). At this time the soil is generally too cold for fertilizer to feed the roses. In fact, if fertilizer is applied at this time the winter rains will cause it to leach down to below where the plant roots can access it. Figure on fertilizing around the first of March. Of course if the weather is still really cold you might need to delay it. See similar questions...

Bermuda is in Atlantic Standard time, which is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard time (New York, Boston, Toronto). See similar questions...

That depends on the type of grass and fertilizer you want to use. Typically, early spring, mid-summer, and fall are the best times to fertilize, with a winterizing fertilizer at the end of the season. However, the best time and type of fertilizer to use varies from yard to yard. We mail out our bills once a month on the 8th of the month. Payments are always due by the 25th of the month. See similar questions...

Under high fertility, some of the newer varieties of Bermuda have the potential to produce above 6 tons of forage when high rates of nitrogen are applied on deep, moderately drained soils. With no fertility, on average, we expect 1 ton of production/year on Bermuda grass pastures. With the rainfall we receive in S.E. Oklahoma, 3 to 4 tons/ac is easy to accomplish under the proper soil fertility practices. See similar questions...

Unfertilized old growth Bermuda, will have protein contents in the 3 to 5 % range. Fall fertilized Bermuda has been known to hold protein contents of 10 to 12% all the way up into January. Probably not, sprigging a Bermuda grass pasture can cost upwards of $100 per acre, and the loss of a years worth of production. If the pasture has Bermuda grass plants scattered throughout the field, it would be more cost effective to properly fertilize it. See similar questions...

The best way would be to plant it with a specialized seeder that can handle small seed. One brand is a Brillion seeder that drops the seed and a set of packer wheels push it into contact with the soil. If a seeder is un-available, scattering the seed with a three point whirly bird seeder can be effective. Start with the gate on the seeder closed as tightly as it will go and still allow seed to come out. Test it on a few acres and adjust it open if enough seed is not being applied. See similar questions...

Disk it in September or October and let it winter kill. You will not get 100% control and you will essentially be re-sprigging the Bermuda grass. Also expect new plants to come up from seed. There are some chemicals that are active against Bahia. Check with your extension educator for chemical options. See similar questions...

Ryegrass can be mixed with fertilizer and applied to the pasture through the fertilizer spreader or it can be spread with a three point whirly bird type seeder. It can also be planted by a drill with a small seed box but care should be taken to not plant it deeper than ? inch. With broadcast seeding, pulling a chain harrow over the pasture after seeding will increase germination and survival of the plants. See similar questions...

Your lawn may have a disease called Spring Dead Spot. This disease is very difficult to control. Rake the dead areas to encourage fill in from healthy grass plants growing adjacent to the spot. See similar questions...

Bermuda is known as the Shipwreck Capital of the Atlantic. There are more accessible wrecks (over 400) off Bermuda's coast than in any other location. The Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR) provides a great base for our exploration of Bermuda's history and wrecks. Their well-equipped facilities include dive boats, underwater ROVs, research libraries, classrooms and a full-time staff with an intimate knowledge of the area and the underwater world. [Back to Top] See similar questions...

Most perennials do not require a lot of fertilizer, but certainly in the spring an application can be done. 10-10-10 or 14-14-14. A time release may take care of it for 30, 60, or 90 days. Water soluble tend to wash thru quicker. And perhaps a second application mid-summer, watered in well. See similar questions...