TifGrand Bermudagrass: Mowing Height and Care Essentials

If your TifGrand bermudagrass sod is thinning despite full sun, the mowing height is likely the problem. TifGrand, a University of Georgia release from 2010, was bred for improved shade tolerance, but it still demands the low mowing heights typical of hybrid bermudas.

The recommended mowing height is ½ to 1½ inches. Never remove more than one-third of the blade height at a single mowing. Mowing at three to four inches, as your landscaper is doing, causes the grass to become weak, sparse, and prone to scalping.

For fertilization, wait until the soil temperature at a 4-inch depth reaches 65°F in spring. Apply fertilizer three to four times before September 15. Proper mowing and timely feeding will restore the dense, vigorous turf TifGrand is known for.