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Scalping Bermuda in Spring: Proper Timing and Height for Faster Green-Up

Q: Planning to scalp my newly installed bermuda lawn next spring. It's 4 inches tall. Okay to cut 2-3 inches off?

Fine to remove dead leaves as long as you don't scrape ground with mower blade. Do it when you see the barest hint of green (late March). Lower mower to ~1 inch. Lawn will green up quicker as soil gets more sunlight.

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