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Choosing Between St. Augustine and Bermuda in Dallas

Dallas, which grass better: St. Augustine or Bermuda? The expert says Bermuda: high quality, full sun, frequent water, monthly fertilizer, close weekly mowing, reel mower best. St. Augustine: coarse, water every 10 days, fertilize 2-3x/year, mow 3" with rotary mower.

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