Signs of Bermuda Grass Overwatering
- Bermuda grass is often used for lawns and sports fields.Green lawn image by Peter Kirillov from Fotolia.com
Bermuda grass, sometimes written as bermudagrass, represents a popular variety of grass used for lawns, sports fields, parks and golf courses. Bermuda grass grows best in tropical and subtropical climates and is considered drought-resistant. Water Bermuda grass approximately every third day in the summer; watering in the early morning is usually most effective. Since overwatering Bermuda grass can be as harmful as underwatering, knowing the signs of overwatering can help you determine whether your lawn requires more or less water. - Moss, mushrooms or algae thrive in moist environments and represent a common sign of overwatering. Although you can quickly eliminate these growths with a fungicide, they will reappear if overwatering continues. A musty odor may also signal fungal growth, which is often caused by overwatering.
- Healthy Bermuda grass springs back after it is stepped on. If your Bermuda grass has been overwatered, you may notice footprints or tire tracks from lawn mowers.
- Yellow grass sometimes reflects a lack of water, but too much water can also cause yellowing. If you water your Bermuda grass regularly and it becomes yellow, try reducing your watering.
- If part of your lawn always has puddles, or if the soil is soft and mushy, your Bermuda grass is probably overwatered.
- Overwatering can wash away soil nutrients, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies in your Bermuda grass. Nutritional deficiencies can cause bare patches and poor grass growth. Proper fertilizing is also important in maintaining your Bermuda grass.
