Winter Weed Control in Dormant Bermuda: Spot-Spray Glyphosate, Topdress Compost

North Mississippi: Bermuda Dormant = Glyphosate Window

New sod (Sept) survived drought. Weeds emerging. Bermuda dormant (brown) = safe for glyphosate spot-spray. Also apply pre-emergent for summer annuals.

Fertility: Compost, Not Chemicals

Topdress ⅜ inch compost (1 yd³/1,000 sq ft) in fall/winter. Feeds soil microbes; nutrients release as grass greens up. No burn risk. No salt buildup.

Spring Transition

• Post-emergents (2,4-D + MSMA/DSMA) only when grass fully green.
• Mow low (1") first cut to remove dead top growth.
• Soil test now for spring amendments.