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Bermuda vs Centipede Seed
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:32 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:32 am
I already have half of my yard in centipede sod but need to do another 5,000 sq ft that is still bare. I'm thinking of preparing the ground to put seed out but am still debating on what type of seed to use. This is my backyard and gets a lot of activity so that's why I was thinking of bermuda and I hear centipede takes longer to germinate. Anyone tried seeding any of these grasses?
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Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:35 am to daviddsims
How much sun does the backyard get?
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:35 am to daviddsims
Find out if this is the time to resod. Certain months are better than other. I did St. Augustine last summer and it all died!
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:41 am to daviddsims
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Bermuda
Bermuda is very aggressive. I like it and I use it. However, a lot of people do not like it because it can be a little tough to control.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 8:42 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:45 am to JoePepitone
The yard is complete full sun.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:47 am to daviddsims
Bermuda seeds definitely germinate faster and better. It's an aggressive grass, so it holds up very well to high traffic areas, unlike centipede. I had a neighbor use centipede seed and it took almost a full year for his spots to be covered.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:51 am to daviddsims
Go with Bermuda in full sun. It will handle high traffic and regenerates quickly. Sharpen your mower blades - you'll be using them a lot.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:51 am to daviddsims
I only have Tifway 419 Bermuda in my yard. Working on my short game at all times is important.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 8:55 am to Sao
I was looking at Princess 77 if I were to go with Bermuda.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:04 am to daviddsims
Go with centipede. Bermuda gets too many weeds in it. Instead of seeding it buy some sod and chop it up with a shovel into smaller pieces and plug it. The grass will fill in quick.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:05 am to daviddsims
Bermuda is unkillable in direct sun with plenty of rain 
It spreads rapidly too. I like it a lot, but you mow a lot and it definitely gets into flower/plant beds.
It spreads rapidly too. I like it a lot, but you mow a lot and it definitely gets into flower/plant beds.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:07 am to Earthquake 88
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Go with centipede. Bermuda gets too many weeds in it. Instead of seeding it buy some sod and chop it up with a shovel into smaller pieces and plug it. The grass will fill in quick.
I sodded like you suggested AND seeded my mom's yard for her and it worked great. Seed is so cheap.
And there are some fertilizers that kill the weeds and keep the grass going strong.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:09 am to TheCaterpillar
Yeah I can till, seed, and roll for 250 dollars versus 3k to sod.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:09 am to TheCaterpillar
I have a question for this thread.
What kind of grass would be best in Baton Rouge climate, for a side yard that sees little activity, has partial/low sun, and gets plenty of moisture?
My mom's side yard cannot seem to sustain grass and I told her I'd work on it eventually. Might end up having to put gravel and pavers down
What kind of grass would be best in Baton Rouge climate, for a side yard that sees little activity, has partial/low sun, and gets plenty of moisture?
My mom's side yard cannot seem to sustain grass and I told her I'd work on it eventually. Might end up having to put gravel and pavers down
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:10 am to daviddsims
Bermuda will need to be cut 2 to 3 times as much. It will need to be cut shorter for it to be at best health. I'd go centipede. Probabaly the best warm season lawn for average person
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:12 am to daviddsims
\Well worth the effort and at that cost, it's a no brainer. Roll it smooth and uniform.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:16 am to daviddsims
Centipede may take longer, but patience will pay off big time. Centipede hardly ever has to be mowed. Bermuda looks better but grows so fast. I also hate how Bermuda looks during the winter but centipede is about the same.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:26 am to daviddsims
If the two mix together Centipede will eventually choke out the Bermuda. A long time ago a buddy of mine had his yard hydromulched with both Bermuda and Centipede seeds. The Bermuda grew in first but the slower growing Centipede eventually chocked it out. I prefer Centipede because it's easier to take care of and you don't have to fertilize it as much. It's called Lazy Man grass for a reason. I guess it's all in what you like. When I lived in Little Rock most everyone had Bermuda up there. I thought it made a pretty yard but it sure liked 4-5 applications of fertilizer to keep it good and green and I didn't like having to get out there and kill the weeds. My Centipede I only fertilize twice a year and I really don't have weed issues. My only complaint about Centipede is it doesn't get dark green. Zoysia was my favorite yard I ever had. I thought that grass looked sharp.
This post was edited on 6/6/17 at 9:36 am
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:28 am to Earthquake 88
I noticed you can buy Zoysia seed but have never seen a yard with it in North LA.
Posted on 6/6/17 at 9:33 am to daviddsims
St. Augustine does much better than Centipede in partial sun. If full sun, Centipede does great. I have St. Aug in shady areas and Centipede in full sun.
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