I have Tiff Bermuda and it was gorgeous last spring/summer. However, it is extremely slow in turning green this year. It has patches of green, but a large percentage of it is light brown. I have been told by a local lawn specialist that the soil temp needs to be at 65 or above for 8-10 days before it will green up. He checked the roots and said they are healthy and assures me that is not dead and will come back. He took a soil sample to run it through the lab. I am waiting on the results of that test. The temps have been in the high 80's and low 90's during the day for a couple of weeks. Shouldn't my bermuda have greened up by now? Is there anything I can do to help my lawn turn green?

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Compost, Fertilizer, Lawn Questions

You can add a high nitrogen slow release organic fertilizer and spread a half inch layer of compost on the lawn, those two products will help the grass come out of dormancy. Keep in mind that until the summer hits full force the night time temperatures will generally stay lower than 80 degrees which might hinder the grass coming out.