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Southern Maryland Sandy Soil: Bermuda Beats Weeds

Sandy soil, clay at 1–2 ft, weeds: nimblewill, wiregrass, crabgrass. KY-31 and bluegrass fail in heat. Zoysia slow, low. Bermuda fills fast, competes, mows normal height, herbicide-tolerant (Roundup in dormancy). Sod, plug, or common seed. Fertilize late spring (>80°F). Accepts winter brown.

Ask local sod grower. Bermuda is your best bet.

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