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Scalping Bermuda Lawns: When and How Low to Go

Scalping (mowing very low) is safer than burning. Do it when you see the first hint of green—usually mid-March. Drop mower to ~1 inch, but don't scalp to dirt. Removes dead thatch, warms soil faster, promotes earlier green-up.

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