Winter grass time? (pool, health, best)

[Eric618]

Originally Posted by LBTRS

Eric618 - If you want to keep it looking like that you'll need to overseed in the winter with rye. Otherwise the Bermuda will go dormant and be brown all winter but take off growing again in late spring.

I apparently have some research to do on desert lawn care.

[BillyBaroo]

Bermuda grass will usually stay green until the first frost.

[pbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Kimballette

No one type of grass. That's why people who want lush green grass year round plant two types. If that depresses you, I wonder whether you did enough research before making this move.

We just replaced the Common Bermuda in our back yard with Palmetto St. Augustine. My understanding is that it will remain somewhat green in the winter unless the temperatures get real low (like they did last year, presumably). From what I have read this particular type of grass does not tolerate overseeding well. We'll see what it looks like in February...

[Ponderosa]

Some early results from the mulch vs. no mulch experiment: Strong germination from the overseeded mulch area. It has a definite green cast to it and the seedlings are clearly evident on close inspection. No so good for the non-mulched area. Can't really make out the seedlings and while the grass is looking green again, it appears to be mostly bermuda that has revitalized after being close-cropped and deprived of water in getting ready to plant. I will give it a couple more days, but it looks for now like its going to be reseeding and mulch in those areas.

[LBTRS]

My Bermuda is getting green again. I looked out this morning and thought the new stuff was coming in and went out and inspected and it's green Bermuda coming back. Hmmmm.....

[observer53]

Originally Posted by pbenjamin

We just replaced the Common Bermuda in our back yard with Palmetto St. Augustine. My understanding is that it will remain somewhat green in the winter unless the temperatures get real low (like they did last year, presumably). From what I have read this particular type of grass does not tolerate overseeding well. We'll see what it looks like in February...

A broadleaf like St. Augustine doesn't work with overseeding, so that will be your year round grass. I'll be curious to see how it works out for you, do let us know!

[MN-Born-n-Raised]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Some early results from the mulch vs. no mulch experiment: Strong germination from the overseeded mulch area. It has a definite green cast to it and the seedlings are clearly evident on close inspection. No so good for the non-mulched area. Can't really make out the seedlings and while the grass is looking green again, it appears to be mostly bermuda that has revitalized after being close-cropped and deprived of water in getting ready to plant. I will give it a couple more days, but it looks for now like its going to be reseeding and mulch in those areas.

I have the sprinklers turned on for 10 minutes at a time, 6 times a day. Heck, try watering 8 times a day until it germinates. How often are you watering it? If mulch helps retain water, then I am assuming more water (and no mutch) is a mandatory combination.

Also, once germination starts, I am bettering that the early sprouts will sake the other later bloomers.

[DetroitN8V]

My rye is finally coming in and man, what a nice color. I've never seen this stuff before and there's no mistaking it for Bermuda grass. It's bright green! It's still far thinner than I'd like and several patches have very little that has germinated but I guess it may have been worth the week of stink and flies.

[azdr0710]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

My rye is finally coming in and man, what a nice color. I've never seen this stuff before and there's no mistaking it for Bermuda grass. It's bright green! It's still far thinner than I'd like and several patches have very little that has germinated but I guess it may have been worth the week of stink and flies.

keep it watered and fill in the thin spots with more seed....if you're excited now, wait a few more weeks....the green in incredible

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by MN-Born-n-Raised

I have the sprinklers turned on for 10 minutes at a time, 6 times a day. Heck, try watering 8 times a day until it germinates. How often are you watering it? If mulch helps retain water, then I am assuming more water (and no mutch) is a mandatory combination.

Also, once germination starts, I am bettering that the early sprouts will sake the other later bloomers.

8x per day @ 3 minutes spaced for more in afternoon than morning with nothing at night. 6 seems like a lot as it just needs to stay moist, not floating, LOL. Mine is up and looking good! Even in the no mulch areas now. I had one sprinkler that was not getting the area up close to it very well and nothing came up there. I replaced it and reseeded that and will have to give it another few days.