[bandwgn09]

Hi, I'm going to try my hand at leveling my Bermuda this weekend. Any specific type of sand I should use? IE arena sand, plaster sand, fill sand or even top soil? Should I fertilize at the same time?
Also over the winter a large portion of my yard was in full shade for about 3 months and those spots have sparse stems but looks to be mostly dirt. Can I throw down some Bermuda seed in those areas or will those areas come back now that they have 5 hours of sun and temperatures in the mid 80s.
Any help appreciated. Thank you.

 

[kur1j]

here is a good thread on it. lots of good info there.

https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=148&hilit=lawn+leveling

Most recommend masonry sand. fertilize after you level.

If you have a hybrid bermuda they are sterile, meaning there is no seed. You have to sprig or plug it. Would not recommend throwing out common bermuda seed either as it looks different. Shade is your enemy to bermuda. If you aren't getting 6 hours of direct sun it probably will start to thin out on you. There isn't much you can do about it. Cut it higher, don't fertilize to push top growth are some cultural practices you can do to improve it, but you are dealing with a short leash with shade and bermuda.

 

[w0lfe]

Agreed with the poster above... If you are really going to deal with a lot of shade, you may need to consider a different grass than Bermuda.

 

[bandwgn09]

Thank you. I get over 6 hours sun may-August. Less in the spring and fall and 0 November to February. Not sure that is enough to keep it alive.

 

[kur1j]

Well in those times you aren't worried about it as much since it will be dormant or going dormant. I don't think it would be a problem .

 

[bandwgn09]

This is what it looks like. Don't know how I have random tuffs of rye grass all over.

 

[Spammage]

This is what it looks like. Don't know how I have random tuffs of rye grass all over.

Those random tufts appear to be poa annua.

 

[bandwgn09]

Does poa annua grow seeds at the top like rye grass and sometimes have a bluish tint?

 

[SGrabs33]

Does poa annua grow seeds at the top like rye grass and sometimes have a bluish tint?

Yep, from far away that def looks like poa.