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Accidental Roundup on Dormant Bermudagrass: Recovery Expectations

One Roundup application rarely kills bermudagrass outright, even if sprayed during apparent dormancy. Dead patches should recover slowly, becoming healthy by mid-June. If no green appears by early May, replace with sod. As Theresa Schrum says: "We learn more from our mistakes than our successes!"

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