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TifGrand Bermuda: Shade‑Tolerant Turf for Southern Lawns

Breakthrough in Bermuda Grass

Developed by the University of Georgia, TifGrand bermudagrass thrives with less than half the sunlight traditional Bermuda requires. It performs well under high‑pine or tulip poplar shade but not under dense evergreens like Southern magnolia.

Availability

A limited number of growers began selling TifGrand in summer 2009. Find a supplier at www.tifgrand.com.

About Gardening: Shade-Tolerant Grass Options for Hot Climates: St. Augustine, Dwarf Fescue, and Winter Overseeding; The Myths and Dangers of Burning Dormant Bermuda Grass; Scalping Bermuda in Spring: Proper Timing and Height for Faster Green-Up; Shade-Tolerant Fescue Blends: Winter Beauty but Summer Decline Under Deepening Shade; Replacing Bermuda with Shade-Tolerant Grass: Zoysia or TifGrand?; TifGrand Bermudagrass Thinning: Shade and Erosion Issues; TifGrand Bermudagrass: Mowing Height and Care Essentials; Measuring Landscape Light: Light Meters for Plant Needs; Improving Shaded Bermuda Grass: Three Practical Strategies; Junipers Won't Re-Sprout on Bare Stems—Here's What to Do Instead

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