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For Hardy Grass, Buy A Strain With A Strong Root System

By: Alex Murphy

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For many reasons, one of the more popular grass strains in this country is Bermuda grass. You will find it used in pretty much every venue, including - golf courses, lawns, large landscapes, playgrounds, recreational parks, sports venues, etc. Originating in the country of Africa where it populated the open areas of the country, this transplanted grass has proven to be hardy in this country as well.

Its birthplace is, no doubt, plays a large part in its ability to survive for extended periods of time with very little water. In addition, Bermuda grass posses a high tolerance for the bright sun. And even when the grass blades are burnt or damaged by insects or other animal it somehow manages to re-grow and reestablish itself in record time. Because it recovers so well, it is the perfect grass for many of high traffic areas such as those mentioned above. It is truly among the hardiest of grasses.

One of the reasons that Bermuda grass is so hardy is because of its deep root system. This root system enables it to grow in temperatures as cold as thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit and as warm as ninety-five degrees Fahrenheit and higher. Even though Bermuda grass can easily survive periods of drought by slipping into a semi-dormant state, it absolutely thrives in warm, rainy weather. Its best growth spurts occur in air temperatures above sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit and ground temperatures from the high seventies and above.

In addition, once it gets a foothold, Bermuda grass is hard to eliminate. It is one of the fastest growing and aggressive grasses around. However, the really good aspect of it is that it doesn't need a lot of care to survive and thrive. If you miss a few waterings here and there or forget to mow the law, it is no big deal. It is very forgiving of your lawn negligence and does not need to be babied. Another benefit is that, if you have bare spots, Bermuda grass can produce lawn coverage amazingly fast - even from seed. And you rarely have to worry about weeds. In a fight with weeds, more often than not, the Bermuda grass will come out the winner. And finally, you rarely have to worry about your soil. Bermuda will grow in practically any type of soil - it is very versatile.

The bad thing about Bermuda grass' aggressiveness is that it can easily overrun other plants that you have in your garden. Or it can overrun your neighbors property. It just won't stay put. It can also cause problems in farmland areas where Bermuda grass seed my be intermixed with crop seeds, eventually posing a challenge to the farmer's crops when they both fight for the same resources. If you ever need to get rid of it, about the only way to do it, without poisoning the ground and any other plants in the area, is to dig up its root systems.

As discussed, there's hardly an area of the country where you won't find this grass. But, it is in the southern part of the nation where Bermuda grass has a special affinity. The reason is that this grass feels righ at home in many parts of the South, such as Mississippi, and Florida, because the temperatures and weather conditions so closely resemble those of Africa.

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Alex Murphy is webmaster and writer of lawn care related issues. Please visit his site for information on artificial grass cost ranges, hunter sprinkler heads, and additional lawn care topics.

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