There are many types of grasses that are used in lawns such as residential, play ground or lawns allocated for golf courses. Of them all, Bermuda grass is commonly used because of its ability to survive in intense sun heat and its low growth habit.

Bermuda grass does not need high maintenance to survive and because of its tolerance to heat, it is commonly cultivated in warm areas.

One major drawback of Bermuda grass is it capacity to grow very fast that it is left untrimmed; the lawn can become grassland in a very short period of time.

This growth maintenance is the only side of this grass that needs intensive labor. But maintaining its growth regularly has its own advantage since this process also prevent the weeds to grow. Its recommended mowing height ranges from 3.81 cm to 6.35 cm.

This grass can survive even in water-limited condition, hence watering is not necessary unless long spell of drought occurs. Bermuda grass is a deep-rooted plant therefore it is important that water is absorbed deep down the soil when watering.

Once watered properly, Bermuda grass are able to develop its deep roots intensively resulting to a well develop top growth. It is ideal to water this grass at 1 inch per week.

Fertilizer contains the nutrient needed by plants; hence fertilizer should be applied and its application recommendation for Bermuda grass is every 30 to 45 days. The use of slow and fast- release fertilizer ensures that immediate and long-term effects of nutrient distribution are achieved.

Nitrogen is a nutrient needed for the Bermuda grass to produce a green carpet of growth; therefore 450 gram of nitrogen is needed to supply enough nutrients to a 305 meter of grass.

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