Replacing Bermuda with Cool-Season Grass in Kansas

Bermuda stays brown most of the year in Kansas—it's a warm-season grass green only July–October. Better to kill it and seed cool-season grasses.

Renovation Steps

Spray Roundup (glyphosate) on calm day to kill Bermuda, weeds, and undesirables. Wear protection. May need repeat application for Bermuda.
Wait for dieback, then till soil.
Rake smooth, water well to settle, re-rake.
Loosen top 1 inch, spread 6–8 lbs/1,000 sq ft of Kentucky bluegrass/perennial ryegrass/fescue mix.
Tamp (roller or rake back), water daily until germination.
Transition to deep, infrequent watering once established.

September is ideal for Kansas lawn renovation.

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