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Bermuda seed or sod?
Burmuda is probably best done with seed. It will germinate quickly and
provide nice coverage in 3-4 months if well watered to start it out. I agree with Roy on the advantages of Bermuda. To me, the bad part about Bermuda is that it is very invasive and if you plan garden beds near the Bermuda you will have to wage an never ending battle to keep it out. Have Fun Jim "RoyDMercer" wrote in message ... Gene, 4" of top soil will be plenty for turf. Most places which sell sod are going to sell bermuda sod. Both Bermuda and St Augustine are warm season grasses which will do well in full hot sun. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type. Some people like the look of one or the other. Here is why I prefer Bermuda over St Augustine: Lower water needs Will tollerate traffic better You can use the types of selective herbicides which kill "grassy" type weeds Bermuda needs lots of high nitrogen fertilizer. Keep it well fertilized and adequately watered and you'll have the lawn you're looking for. "GeneS" wrote in message ... We have a spot on a very high & rocky hill. There is a plateau of about 5000SqFt. that we plan to place about 4" of top soil & level. We will install an automatic sprinkler system, so water is not a factor. It will get a lot of sunshine. We want the 5000' area to end up a well manicured lawn. There is a rock ledge about 16" under the existing rocky top soil. QUESTIONS: 1. Which grass would be best. We are looking at St. Augustine sod, or a heavy planting of Bermuda seed. 2. If we go with Bermuda, is there a place in the Austin area that sells Bermuda "sod". THANKS:-) Gene |
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