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  • We are putting Zorro Bermuda grass around our new home. We live in SC. How often should I fertilize and what should I use? When should I put down weed preventer? Any other treatments needed and when?

    1/16/20099:02:47 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Bermuda Grass, Lawn Questions

    Fertilize with an organic fertilizer and spread a 1/4" to 1/2" layer of compost at least once a year, although you can do it twice. If once a year apply in the fall; if twice then apply in fall and spring. Since you've just seeded I'd do it in spring and fall of this year, then annually after that. I'd recommend our 7-2-2 lawn fertilizer applied at a rate of 10 pounds per 1000 square feet. You can order it from our website. Any organic compost will suffice. For weed control we recommend corn gluten meal applied in spring and fall at a rate of 40 pounds per 2500 square feet. This will prevent germination of weed seeds. Be sure not to apply this if you have Bermuda seed waiting to germinate, as it will keep grass from growing as well. It has no effect on established grass.

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