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Last Fertilization Date for Bermuda Grass: Mid-September

Turf specialist Clint Waltz says the last feeding should be September 1. Late fertilization—even with "winterizer" products—isn't beneficial. Bermuda is still green in mid-September, so that's the cutoff. Fertilizing in October wastes money and nutrients.

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