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My Thought Process Before Switching Turf Types Cool Season Grass vs Bermudagrass
My Thought Process Before Switching Turf Types Cool Season Grass vs Bermudagrass
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13:20 Inquisitive
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@criscristofferson7381 BINGO!!!! That’s the word I was trying to think of 🤣
Doesn't matter what you're growing Pete, I'm watching your channel.
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@Falcon-tf4ww I appreciate you friend. I do.
@P-47D_theJug
Ай бұрын
Amen
@chriskemp6636
Ай бұрын
Hey Pete, I will continue to follow because honestly I like to see what you come up with. And to be quite honest I have thought about switching over myself due to the summer’s and the stress it just put’s on my fescue and I am looking for something easier that can take the heat and not cost me an arm and leg in Irrigation. At my old house I ended up switching to Zorro Zoysia and I absolutely loved it. So like you said it is your yard and I will continue to watch and support you here from TN.
@Grinch83
Ай бұрын
@@GCITurf I second that
@armandbrun9415
Ай бұрын
@@Grinch83I third that
Pete, I have hybrid Bermuda and I watch every one of your videos. Your knowledge is invaluable.
Guess I'm one of those "hard core" guys that will watch you regardless of what turf type you have, but as I'm considering this change myself, this was very informative!
With sprinklers going all week, my Speaders Elite with from green and lushes to browned out in a week. After 4 years, we are going to be smoking it off next year for Alpha Elite. We love the fescue, but between not being able to water it enough for the 110+ summers and time for maintenance, it's time for the switch. I'll just paint the Bermuda in the winter. Cheers from Oklahoma Pete. I'm still going to be watching you regardless of what you decide.
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@spencercraig1304 appreciate you
@cooperbrazee6952
Ай бұрын
What part of Oklahoma? I'm in Bartlesville.
@KDlGG
Ай бұрын
I’m in Washington and experiencing the same thing. I can’t run a warm season turf atleast I don’t think I can because we have severe winters as well. My hands are tied here and idk what to di
Hey bud you grow what you want it’s yours, I guarantee I still be watching. I’ve learned a lot the several years I’ve been watching about different types of grass. So you go on and do you and I will hit that like button and stay to the end. You have a great day can’t wait till the next one…
I've always loved your TTTF and KBG lawns, but lately I find myself favoring your full lawn/field renovation videos more than anything else. So it doesn't matter to me what grass type you're planting.
Pete, I wanna thank you for all the lessons you’ve taught me about cool season grass. Now it’s time to share lessons on warm season! Let’s goooooooo Thanks for all you do sir!
Let’s do this Pete! I have Zoysia sod in my upstate SC front and sides and a gorgeous ‘weed bed’ in the back. 🤣 I’ve been planning to smoke ‘em off and start a full reno in the back yard (~14k sq.ft.) with Zoysia or Bermuda. Don’t worry about losing viewers, I’ve been here with you for over 3 years and never once worried about your grass type. It’s more about the man and our shared passions. God, family, work ethic, and Grass. Probably a lil’ equipment envy in there too. 🤪 I think you’ll gain viewers based on the variety and most importantly, God’s hand. Wish you the best!
Pete, I totally understand and support you no matter what you decide to do! I am also seriously considering the switch to bermuda due to our brutal summer in NC. Your video reaffimed many of the reasons why I want to change. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pete... I'm from Columbia, SC and I came to your channel because of the products you use and your explanation of use, not because of Tall Fescue. I'm warm season turf here. It would be nice to see more of that and your process of treating and the products you use.
I’m with you 100%. I’m tiered of fighting the heat, disease, and watering issues myself. So I’ll be watching and following you no matter what you decide to do. Love what you do and stand for. God Bless Brother!
@GCITurf
20 күн бұрын
@@dawalker02 🙌🏻
If you do not take time with your kids. you will wake up one day they will be gone Grown up and doing their own thing. My family aways came first Now at 68 years old I always wonder where time went but every week, I made sure I spend a lot of time with my kids.
I’m in Maryland and switched to Bermuda it loves the heat we’ve been having. I am a GCI fan and always will be.
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
I appreciate you so much
@artisticboundaries
Ай бұрын
Maryland (Baltimore) here as well.. I've been thinking about either adding something else or changing altogether from the TTTF. The heat we have been having this year... I can't keep up!!!
@pkn920
Ай бұрын
Both houses I’ve lived in, half yard is warm grass, other half TTTF! Problem with my Bermuda is that it starts to check out in September and turns yellow till the following May. That said, I prefer TTTF.
@artisticboundaries
Ай бұрын
@@pkn920 Same here... I guess it's the lesser of the 2 evils then. I think I would rather have a possible brown lawn during the Summer than brown all Winter. I have a nice lawn during the Fall and Winter. Mine doesn't really look dull until late December or early Jan. I usually get a final cut and trim in around the week of Thanksgiving or the first week of Dec when I get up the last of the falling leaves. I feed it well so it usually stays locked in until March when things start moving again...
Yes! Vote +1 for Bermuda!! 😎 Research some of the Bermuda hybrids like Ironcutter, Latitude and TifTuf. Ironcutter is supposed to have great cold tolerance.
Will always keep watching and purchasing from you! Good luck in your endeavors! I just moved to a new home that is half Bermuda and half fescue. I am leaning to the dark side for a Bermuda yard.
REGARDLESS of what you put in your yard Pete,I would never hit the unsubscribe button.I live up in Michigan and have been watching your videos for many years.I have learned so much from your videos.I will support you and company,regardless of what you put in YOUR YARD!!!.Do what’s best for you.
Pete I am here in ENC this year I did a full renovation from cool season to warm season and used your guide as well as your alpha seed. I watch all of your videos but would love to see more Bermuda based content. Love all of your content and will continue to support you on KZread and your business no matter what turf you choose just because you’re a stand your good Christian man!
I really appreciate you voicing your thought process. I’m contemplating the same change from TTTF to Bermuda in my backyard. Here in north Georgia, the fungicide applications seem to be constant with the increased heat and humidity over the last 2 summers. The disease resistance Bermuda offers is sounding better every day
God bless you Pete for just keeping it real. I've been thinking about it for the past 2 years. Our summer in NC has been brutal this year. You're a very inquisitive man who is forever paying attention and reevaluating where you stand. I say let us know the bermuda grass you're going to move forward with, and that it is available on your site, and watch God continue to grow your business. Don't worry about the people here just for the fescue, because there are too many people here for you.
Brother, I just installed TifTuf in the back yard on Wednesday , was TTTF, and just started prepping the front today to install Bermuda in the front this week. I’m passionate about grass and lawncare, but have been spending way too much time and money on it. I had no idea how nice the TifTuf is, it’s like carpet.
Pete, great video! I’m actually contemplating the same thing. I just purchased a home in NC with 20K sf of Bermuda. I’m a cool season guy to be honest. I’ve been struggling to maintain a PRG lawn in KY and it’s such a pain. Water, fungicide, heat stress…the list goes on. I appreciate you taking the time to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of both. I’m thinking I may end up keeping the Bermuda and overseeding in the winter with PRG. That way I get green grass all year. Good luck with your decision. Either way, I’ll still watch. God bless you, brother!
@GCITurf
Сағат бұрын
@@MrJPel85 💪🏻
This is going to be fun to watch Pete!
Brother, yes, I followed/follow you because of your amazing fescue. Then you brought up the lord one day and I was sold. I buy your elite spreader and your build a box recommendations for the past 3 years and I love it. I am know a rescue guy. I’m not going to knock a friend for trying something new. Have at it!!!!
I live in Garner, NC and my neighbors' bermuda struggled just as much as my fescue during the drought, even those that water regularly. After the recent rain, the fescue has recovered and looks almost as vigorous as the bermuda. Once you consider how many months the bermuda is dormant while I'm able to stripe the fescue, it's a no brainer to me: I'm sticking with tall fescue.
Regardless of what you decide to do in your own yard. I will never stop watching. Your information is to valuable to me
You are an amazing person Pete! Talk to god, talk to your wife and use your wisdom. I have bermuda in central Kansas and it’s tough as nails. I moved from a house 20 miles away with gci tttf (that I planted) and it was great until the 2nd summer (115F one day) and I didn’t have time to water all the time. I have 5 boys and they are the most important to me. I feel your pain. All I can say is you probably already know the answer…
@GCITurf
26 күн бұрын
@@jeremyberger06 🙌🏻
You can do it brother man- things happen in life and looks like its going great for you- looks like you put very much thought into this and its a great decision- 99% of people tell people crap- I love how you keep it real- analyze the situation at hand and make a game plan. Others would say keep trucking along and make the best of it as you can do that but if you look at how busy you are you will make the best out of it
This is absolute PERFECT timing. We just moved from St. Louis with TTTF to Arkansas where we will have Bermuda at our new house. So pumped for the content to come!
I don’t care what you grow Pete 😂. Do what’s best for you and your family. I’ll be watching, supporting and still buying from GCI TURF…
My Blue Heat I planted last fall was BEAUTIFUL. Then this summer left me with nothing but brown patches, goosegrass, nutsedge, and crabgrass.
I live in zone 7a in the east and have a TF LAWN. I’m tired, tired, tired of fungus. I’m going Bermuda
Pete, I don't think it matters what grass you plant. Most of us watch to see the process of your projects from start to finish!!
I like the idea! I don’t catch every episode, though I am a happy customer of GCI turf. I have spreader elite in my backyard. I have also been thinking about switching my front yard to Bermuda grass (which I would buy from GCI). Though I live high in the transition zone in STL, MO (so it’s probably a bad idea). All that being said, having warm season grass and TTTF sounds like great content.
I think that's one of the best videos you've ever done. Shows you as a real person with real decisions I would assume it's a very common dilemma for transition Zone yard owners. Like you said sprigs are easier and faster than seeding given your scheduling... only you would know whether doing it by seed and the content that would provide would help your Bermuda seed sales.. in any event good luck with your project your project
I tried establishing GCI turf type tall fescue lawn here in San Bernardino. Worked really hard prepping for it and tried to make it work. It's just not working out. Have had some very short periods where it looked great and I love the striping. But it only looks great for a very short time of the year - it just can't stand up to the long hot summer here. Burning it down and switching to Alpha Elite bermuda so see how that goes. I was already convinced, and this video just confirms making the switch for me. Thanks Pete
Pete, I understand where you are coming from completely. With recent years weather patterns even here in Maryland Bermuda is looking more appealing. I think some of my customers need to go that route. My issue in my lawn is that i have shade cover which will not allow the Bermuda to perform at its best. I did a 20K IronCutter Bermuda renovation on my Pops lawn in NC last summer. I have some videos up about it on my channel and will be releasing another one about the grow-in within the next 2 weeks. If you want to talk IronCutter just hit me up. I would love to see what you can do with some IronCutter!
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@ElevatedLawnscapes we will talk for sure bro. I’ve already been talking with MVS. I’ve got a pallet of sod headed my way to test with.
Currently I have tall fescue for 3 years now. I live in California the high desert summer temperatures are 100 to 110. I'll be switching to elite Bermuda Grass.
I do have Celebration and I really like its ability to hold up in the heat with a relatively low amount of water. It also stands up to and recovers from dogs really well.
Do what you want with YOUR yard Pete. It's yours! I live about 2 hours west of you in central NC. I have wanted to redo my yard and make it fescue, but with the way things are playing out, I might just let the common Bermuda take over and roll with what mother nature gave me.
With the age of this video, it is unlikely you will see this, but Bermuda, in my opinion, is beautiful at any length. Having it does not commit future owners to keeping it short. My father kept his at 4.5 inches and it was one of the densest and greenest years I have walked on. When it turned brown, it stayed thick and still looked great.
Pete I live in hamlet nc now and I tried the tall fescue when I planted my new yard which was trees for many many years. It did ok last fall had a green yard all winter with fescue and rye. Spring came and it went dormant and summer grass has taken over. Since before the drought I’ve watered my 1 acre of grass 3 times a week when the drought came almost my whole yard died out now I have almost a full yard of Bermuda/ st Augustine. Water hasn’t stopped and I’ve applied fertilizer every 3 weeks regardless of rain amounts. We just had several hrs of rain over the last week and the summer grass is thriving. I learned this past year to let the grass that wants to be there grow and maintain it and you will be happy with it
GO FOR IT BIG DAWG!!!
Pete, you’re not losing me as a viewer whether you keep it or not. Even if you don’t think it’s doing well, we’re still interested in your KBG too! You’re contemplating a lot right now, and even though you’ve done this research, maybe you should pray on it. You’ve got a lot going on right now and I’ve been in that position a lot. I always enjoy hearing you talk about your faith and it’s a consistent reminder to pray on all things to keep the devil at bay. We’re all very intrigued with any direction you choose, though! Looking forward to the next video!
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@nvdisgxor3116 absolutely. Prayer is definitely a part of this decision. Appreciate you friend!
God bless Pete I love your videos have watched for years and learned so much about lawn care, look forward to the next text plot lol the 14k of Bermuda, watch your other video if i remember correctly Charles just up from the shop, I can do Bermuda in upstate NY but love to learn, so God bless brother can't wait to see the process
It would be sad to see that beautiful Bluegrass go. Do what you need to do, we will still watch. God Bless Brother!
I have been thinking the same thing being 76 yrs old and going through cancer treatments. Don’t have the energy nor water in the well to take care of TTTF. I do have TTTF presently which is burned up and common Bermuda is taking over. Would be very interested in seeing what you choose to do with Bermuda and how you do it. Please be sure to show videos of how you do your change from TTTF to Bermuda.
Converted to Bermuda last year because of the hot summers.
@GCITurf
26 күн бұрын
@@jeffharley6385 how you liking it?
Keep us notified when it is “smoking “time and “sprigging “ time.
I have a zoysia test plot on my property and it's always this time of year where the idea of transitioning my entire lawn to zoysia pops into my head. It looks so good compared to my TTTF and KBG areas of my property. Then later in the Fall it goes dormant and my cool season lawn looks amazing so it's hard to decide lol
Welcome to the Bermuda world. Can't wait to watch the transformation. If I could redo my Bermuda lawn I'd go with Tahoma. Love the channel.
It's more than the grass! Aren't you the one that says..."Get your dirt right"? Lol. I've taken that as my mission, and it is the foundation of keeping a healthy lawn! Your honest approach to things is amazing. You are willing to try things to get whatever you're doing done to the best of your ability. I'll never be able to have most of your cool lawn tools, but it's nice to see what's out there. I loved the bed edger video. How to tuck in that pinestraw afterward. There are countless other videos we all enjoy! Just keep being you and pump out videos that help everyone no matter what type of grass!
So glad you dropped this video! I live in Winston Salem and have been thinking about doing this change. The summer we have had has just about put me over the edge. It was nice to hear your thoughts!
God bless you Pete, love to hear you talk about your faith!! Matthew 6:33!!! You are the real ( Goat ), love you brother!!!
@GCITurf
Күн бұрын
Love you bro!
Everything you grow is impressive. Whatever you choose, ill still be watching
Great open minded video! Even though I’m a BIG fescue guy it wouldn’t matter what you would change in your yard. To fix the thought of people Not wanting to watch your videos anymore because of changing from fescue to whatever you decide maybe you can get both out of both worlds. Meaning maybe making videos from fescue yards you take care of from your business. That way everyone can still see fescue, Kentucky blue or rye. either way I’m NOT going anywhere. You’re a very knowledgeable, hard-working man I WILL Support however I can. Either way there’s no doubt in my mind that whatever you decided it will be on 🔥💪🏽
Pete go for it. After watching you for several years, I'm thinking of converting my 2KSqft of Lawn to Bermudagrass as I do have some common Bermuda that will sometimes creep into my yard from my adjacent yards. Looking forward to another Pete lawn renovation.
Hey you should try blackjack Bermuda grass it looks great also. I use it for my lawn and my neighbor lawn
I’m in the first house my wife and I bought. I did ample research for the best drought quickest greening, bermuda! Yukon, best ive found and uses less water than native grass in my area! Highly Highly HIGHLY recommend it!! Definitely looking forward to what you find and decide!
Pete. First off, as a brother in Christ, I will ALWAYS purchase your tall fescue seed. My yard is amazing with your grass growing there. Secondly, your other products work great and your videos are great too. Keep on doing you man!! God bless!!
Thanks for all you do Pete. I always appreciate the information you provide. Looking forward to someday meeting you.
This is going to be awesome! Let’s see some zoysia somewhere Pete!
I'm here for the long haul brother! Keep on keeping on, the G.O.A.T. of Turf 🐐
Great overview! Thanks for reiterating how difficult it is to control common bermudagrass. I’ve learned to let it coexist in my zoysia.
Whatever you choose I’m still a fan and will still continue to support your business! Here in central California we have brutal summers. Thinking of switching to iron cutter next spring.
Lol do not worry about resale with what grass type, lol, 99.9 percent of folks dont care about the yard and it shows, simply by just driving around and finding no residence in several blocks if not miles has nothing but fried weeded unkept yards, think im the only 5 acre chunk that has deep tttf around my area. Love the company love the show/channel. Your wife at home during the day, does she help out with watering while your gone? My other half n me tag team the property keeping it a team effort....your great can i get your autograph sometime......
I have been watching your channel since you started and I live in southern Louisiana with 419 Bermuda. Do what you want for you. My Bermuda does not go dormant in the winter either. Either way no matter what you do I’m watching.
@GCITurf
Күн бұрын
Appreciate you friend
I appreciate your knowledge/videos of cool season grasses. Having Bermuda grass in a section of your yard isn't that big of deal to me. I'm in northern Illinois and my mind drifts to putting in bermuda.😂 GCI Turf Academy is and always will be my go to for my yard supplies. Have a great day Pete.
I have been a purchaser of your products and a subscriber to your channel for years and I don't even have any cool season type grass, I live in Texas and I have St. Augustine and Bermuda...so if you think that you are going to lose a few viewers for potentially switching to Bermuda just think of the many viewers you will gain who already have Bermuda and are looking for a better way to manage it and make it more beautiful 🫡 keep doing what you are doing and do what is best for you 💕 ps. the word you were looking for was INQUISITIVE
Can’t wait to see what your yard would look like with Bermuda! Following and subscribed
Pete, honestly speaking it doesn't matter what kind of grass you are growing, you can grow it with the best of them. Family time is so important these days. If the Bermuda provides an oppurinty to spend time with children I am all for it. TBH i am killing off my bermuda in my front yard and planting clover, due to me not having time to maintaing the bermuda. No matter what you decide to do, I am still a die hard devoted fan of yours, you have thought me so much, that I actually used when I had my lawn business. My recomendation would be the Celebration Bermuda. I had a client that had this in thier front yard, I mowed it low and it was always dark green and beautiful. I guess what I am trying to say in laymen's terms. "You do what you feel you need to do for you and your family, and don't care about what others think."
@davidflippin7173
Ай бұрын
I also forgot to say I feel you on the summer blues. I live in West Texas we have had weeks off triple digits. The weather forecast today said the triple digits are coming to an end. we also have a change of rain on Wednesday!!!!!!!
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@davidflippin7173 appreciate you sir
DO BOTH!! You have enough square footage to be able to facilitate both while still accommodating your new lifestyle. We have neighbors here in the south with fescue surrounded by Bermuda grass homes with NO problems. That way you can keep old and gain new customers.
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
i have tiftuf bermuda at the shop so i already have "both".
@phaster01
Ай бұрын
@@GCITurf Pete, both at HOME would be awesome. I’m a Bermuda guy, but I’ve watched your channel for years. I absolutely understand why the change for you would make sense at this point. However, all of us (your fans) of both grass types can still enjoy your great content while you get to take a lot of the pressure off of your current lifestyle (and water usage) lol. But your wife is correct. Whatever direction you take will do well. God bless.
@GCITurf
Ай бұрын
@@phaster01 bro I am SLAMMED at work not counting the internet business. It’s just gotten so hard for me to work in my own yard. Plus the weather just got me thinking is all. PLUS I’ve started playing golf again and my son really likes it. A lot to consider for sure. I appreciate you friend
@iankm1
Ай бұрын
@@GCITurfson>grass Maybe get some growth regulator in your program?
@Bkennedy84
Ай бұрын
Let’s see that golf course yard! Excited to see the transformation if you go the Bermuda route at home… putting green? 😉
I feel you Pete. Going to take a stab at Texas SPF 30 Bluegrass this fall because the fescue is wearing me out. If that fails next summer, I’m going Bermuda where I can and leaving the SPF 30 where it’s needed in the shade.
Due to the heat/drought in Kentucky my tall fescue is being overtaken by wild bermudagrass.
@aarontaylor5494
Ай бұрын
I’ve never seen Bermuda on my property and definitely have seen it popping up in places due to this heat/drought and it’s made me heavily consider making the switch
C,mon Pete!!! We aint goin nowhere!! Its not all about lawn stuff, Its alot to do about The way you carry yourself , personality & character!!💪
I’ll watch no matter what - but I’m straight up a Bermuda guy 😀 plus its so nice when it goes dormant in the winter
I personally enjoy when you sit down and share what's going on in your head. Kinda like sittin down with gramps and some potato salad bbq, and iced tea. Couple things real quick. 1- I don't care if you start growing monkey grass. I'm not going anywhere as a GCI customer or subscriber. Your company and channel have meant to much to me in my lawn care journey. 2- Many of us have been thinking about other grass types. I shared with you on a leveling video that I thought about Bermuda grass as well. I've been researching Iron Cutter as it has been cultivated to survive harsh winters. So do it man! Someday I may make the journey with you and I cant think of a better person to show the way. 3- Maaan listen. If anyone would pass up on buying a home and yard maintained by one Peter Denny regardless of the turf type, well they're just special! I told you sir, and forgive me if this is too personal, but your passion and gift is a blessing to the yards you work on. Not just a business transaction. Don't fear losing customers or a lack luster opinions of your decisions. As the Psalms say.. "Steps of a righteous man or ordered by the Lord. And "whatsoever he puts his hands to shall prosper." You can't lose sir! Be Blessed!!
I love the channel for all the content and knowledge regardless of the grass type.. do your thing buddy
I have Celebration in my yard. I chose this because I only have 6-7 hours of sun. So it works better in the shade than 419 or TifTuf. Also, it has a more sense root system so while 419 and TifTuf are very drought tolerant, Celebration is even better. I’m in Clayton NC so I feel you when you tell about hot and dry. I watch storm after storm split and go around me. But the Celebration stood strong. 2+ months with no water and it was thriving. Only recently did it show any hot spots and they were taken care of by the rain we finally got Friday. So I’m good for the rest of the summer. 😂😂
My 2 cents I’m with you no matter what. I recommend Bermuda or zoysia palisade for all.. Jair my 2 cents .
I have Emerald Zoysia in my front lawn with Fescue in my back lawn, here in Alabama both were on their last leg turning brown as dirt. Over the past two weeks the good Lord sent rain to save it. Boy that was a wonderful feeling.😂😎😎😎
I don't care what type of lawn you have, I'm sure it will look great. I will tell you though, you are the reason I'm thinking really hard about replacing my KBG with TTTF in fall because I want to mow TALL soooooooo badly. Every time I try to do it with my KBG I end up with a yard full of fungus that I spend all summer trying to get rid of. Like right now. :(
I’m in Indiana with a fescue and blue grass mix and we were hit with high heat for 3-4 weeks, yard was stress to the max, got some fungicides down and have been pouring organic matter in to help it bounce back.l
I am moving from NE Ohio to the Triad so I am interested! Leaving my TTTF behind and wanted to try KGB. Maybe not.
I’m in middle Tennessee and I started my turf journey because of building a new house and I stumbled upon your channel and fell in love with fescue first but also had a fascination with all types once I figured out fescue. With the summer heat and drought we have been having I have been highly considering doing the rest of my yard, which is the biggest portion (like 73,000 sq ft), in Bermuda just due to the maintenance of it being significantly less. I work a full time job that is 12 hr days and I mow other properties on my off days and also have 4 year old triplets so saving time and money on maintenance would be a plus and I would slightly be ok with a slow down in turf care come fall/winter at my own property. I’ve always liked both but I think I would love Bermuda just as much as fescue! Can’t wait to see your videos on this grass type as well and will be looking at your alpha elite come next spring/summer!
Greetings Pete, I know you feel about this year summer in North Carolina. I will continue to learn from you and just like you & your wife I'm a fescue guy. I just started my KZread journey. Blessings.
I live in Maryland Heights, Mo and had over 7" of rain in less than 3o days. It is unusually wet month and did not need to run my sprinkler system yet.
I’ve been watching you for a long time. I have St. Aug😂. I enjoy the content, information, and the passion you have for turf and related topics. Good luck in the switch. To my knowledge there are no seeds for hybrid or dwarf Bermudas. Has to be sod or plugs. Not sure sprigging is the way to go for install, but could be wrong. Improved or enhanced common Bermuda yes for seeds.
Pete, first do what you want. I don’t think you’ll lose that many views or that much money if you continue to do videos on both types of grass. I’ve sold three houses of my own (all had nice lawns) people commented on my lawn but that didn’t make or break the sale (I don’t think most people care as long as it’s nice). Either way I’ll still be watching and buying from you. Your knowledge has helped me so much (not just lawn knowledge either). Good luck!
Yesssir, I'm in Greensboro and I've been heavily considering the switch too! If I learn Bermuda it WILL be from you brother!!
I can speak to the two fears you have: 1. Here in OK, we have Bermuda grow right up next to fescue. It never affects it and if it does, you can not tell at all. 2. This channel will continue to grow, just like the new Bermuda. Personally, I’d love to see videos of how you implement your renovation guides. I think it would be incredibly helpful. Side note: I grew up hitting golf balls with my parents in a little 3/4 acre field next to our house. I’m 53 and both parents have passed. It’s a memory that I still treasure and tell others about. Also, if you are interested, Latitude 36 is a great cultivar, although you can only get it in sod form. It greens up the quickest and stays green the longest in our state.
Watching from Clarksville, Indiana
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@@darrenharris2978 appreciate you friend
I transitioned my TTTF to Blue heat 2 season ago. Williamsburg area of VA. Keep it at 2" height until mid May; 3.5-4" once we're in June through September. The area that gets intermittent shade has done awesome with 1.5" of water a week. Other section of the yard that gets full sun is getting smoked this season (increased to 2" water a week but it may have been too late to head off the stress). Can't say I regret moving to Blue heat but the areas with full sun need a lot of attention compared to TTTF. Need to increase weekly water schedule in the full sun section for next season and see how that goes.
I'm still here watching. God bless
Hey Pete, South Alabama here. No cool season grass here but I very much enjoy your channel. Two questions, you are known for your stripping of your lawn and I currently have Emerald Zoysia front lawn and I know warm season grass doesn’t stripe as well as cool season, how will this affect your decision process? Secondly looking at purchasing your GCI Alpha Elite Bermuda grass seed for my back yard, why go with springs instead of seed?
just sodded my small yard in Phoenix with tifgrand. it is so dark green. it looks and feels amazing.
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could you email me some pictures please?
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@@GCITurf just sent to contact@ email.
Pete, consider a robotic mower to free up some of your time.
Nope I'm in Newport News with tttf and kbg blend. Last year this time my lawn look bad because of irrigation run times and coverage. I told myself I'll be ready this year. This year the results in the changes I made and the information ive learned from you have definitely helped my turff. Mabey you can do a kbg/ Bermuda mix
It hurts a long, long, long time fan a bit to see you go Alpha, but you got enough cool season to play around with. I’ll stick with ya, Denny!
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@@stevefry9505 appreciate you friend
Pete I highly recommend Tahoma 31 Bermuda if you are going to renovate the lawn. It is doing very well for me in SC. It has a great dark color and fairly cold tolerant for Bermuda.
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@@gamecock2465 what height of cut are you cutting the Tahoma 31 at? I looked at that as well and also the Tiftuf and the Tiftuf you can cut with a rotary mower and it looks awesome. Just not sure about the Tahoma 31 though.
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@@chriskemp6636 I’ve cut as low as 5/8 last year with a reel mower in it’s first season but that was too low without the yard being leveled so it didn’t look the best even the grass seemed to be able to take it. This season it’s been between 3/4 and 1” and it’s thriving with regular irrigation in this heat. I even did a light sand level on it 3 weeks ago now it’s 99% grown in.