{"id":26039,"date":"2024-07-11T19:26:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T19:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=26039"},"modified":"2024-07-11T19:26:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T19:26:19","slug":"bermudagrass-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Grow Bermudagrass in Maryland?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bermudagrass grows well in southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore where it\u2019s warmer but is not as good a fit for central Maryland, and doesn\u2019t work at all in western Maryland. But don\u2019t worry; where Bermudagrass doesn\u2019t work, there are other comparable grass varieties to choose from.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the best grass for your lawn is essential to growing a thick, green turf. Here are your questions about growing Bermuda in Maryland, answered.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-5ddf030e-cefe-4f3d-a9d3-4074134fff06\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-maryland\/#0-where-bermudagrass-grows-in-maryland\" style=\"\">Where Bermudagrass grows in Maryland<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-maryland\/#3-the-best-growing-conditions-for-bermudagrass\" style=\"\">The best growing conditions for Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-maryland\/#4-which-grass-should-i-plant-instead\" style=\"\">Which grass should I plant instead?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-maryland\/#5-more-lawn-care-resources-for-maryland\" style=\"\">More lawn care resources for Maryland<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-where-bermudagrass-grows-in-maryland\"><span id=\"where-bermudagrass-grows-in-maryland\">Where Bermudagrass grows in Maryland<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Growing conditions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eastern Shore<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southern Maryland<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Maryland<\/td><td>Fair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Western Maryland<\/td><td>Very poor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore: Yes<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of bermudagrass in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-24314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_080531-4786_Cynodon_dactylon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend Bermudagrass for southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore, where winter temperatures are somewhat milder and less likely to damage or kill this warm-season variety. It does well in counties like St. Mary\u2019s, Calvert, and Dorchester.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In coastal areas, like Lexington Park, the temperature rarely drops below 10 to 15 degrees, which suits <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a> just fine. And because it\u2019s salt-tolerant, Bermudagrass copes well near the beach, too.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-central-maryland-sort-of\"><span id=\"central-maryland-sort-of\">Central Maryland: Sort of<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is certainly possible to keep Bermudagrass strong and attractive in central Maryland, but it can be a little more challenging than along the coast or in southern Maryland. Temperatures here get pretty cold but are mostly still acceptable for Bermudagrass. Make sure you also check your specific Bermuda cultivar to ensure it\u2019s cold-hardy to zone 7.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Bermudagrass will thrive on the east coast, around Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties. For instance, Annapolis is in hardiness zone 8a. The temperature rarely falls below 17 degrees Fahrenheit, which is perfectly tolerable for Bermudagrass.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the northern parts of Baltimore, Howard, and Montgomery, as well as pretty much the whole of Carroll, are too cold for Bermudagrass. Slowly, the state transitions into hardiness zone 6b in these areas. Temperatures can drop as low as -5 degrees Fahrenheit, which is low enough to kill Bermuda.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-western-maryland-no\"><span id=\"western-maryland-no\">Western Maryland: No<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c.jpg\" alt=\"Bermudagrass\" class=\"wp-image-9202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/15467067276_71e7fb7576_c-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bermudagrass | <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/pyLLeJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scot Nelson<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/mark\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, in Western Maryland, Bermudagrass is pretty much a no-no. The hardiness ranges from 6b to 6a, and in the most western part, even 5b. That means that temperatures range between 0 and -15 degrees Fahrenheit, which is too cold for Bermudagrass.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, in Garrett County, temperatures can drop as low as -5 to -10 degrees, and in parts as low as -15 degrees. Opt for another grass type here, instead.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-the-best-growing-conditions-for-bermudagrass\"><span id=\"the-best-growing-conditions-for-bermudagrass\">The best growing conditions for Bermudagrass<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like any grass or plant, Bermudagrass needs certain conditions to survive and thrive, and as we\u2019ve already explained, those conditions are less certain in colder areas of the state.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So before you commit to using Bermudagrass, you should know the conditions \u2013 soil, temperature, rainfall \u2013 that support its growth and assess whether your area of Maryland has what it takes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the best growing conditions for Bermudagrass:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Soil pH<\/strong><\/td><td>6 to 6.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil type<\/strong><\/td><td>Tolerates most soil types<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Low to moderate; needs at least 20 inches of rainfall or supplemental irrigation; survives on as much as 25 to 100 inches of annual rainfall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hardiness zone<\/strong><\/td><td>Mostly 7 to 10 (0 degrees Fahrenheit to 40 degrees Fahrenheit), but it depends on cultivar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best daytime temperature<\/strong><\/td><td>Between 75 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Required soil temperature<\/strong><\/td><td>Above 65 degrees Fahrenheit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Salt tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-which-grass-should-i-plant-instead\"><span id=\"which-grass-should-i-plant-instead\">Which grass should I plant instead?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your area is too cool for Bermudagrass or you just want to explore other grass types, there are plenty to choose from. Other popular Maryland grasses include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">Fine fescue<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">Tall fescue<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/kentucky-bluegrass-guide\/\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a><\/li>    <li>Grass mixes<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with these grasses, you have to consider where in Maryland you live. We\u2019ll tell you more about them in our article The Best Grass Seed for Maryland Lawns.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-more-lawn-care-resources-for-maryland\"><span id=\"more-lawn-care-resources-for-maryland\">More lawn care resources for Maryland<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you pick Bermudagrass or another grass, there are other things you need to know about growing grass in the state. Here are resources to help you grow your grass:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Month-to-Month Maryland Lawn Care Schedule<\/li>    <li>When to Plant Grass Seed in Maryland<\/li>    <li>What Maryland&#8217;s Fertilizer Law Means for Your Lawn<\/li>    <li>The Best Lawn Fertilizers for Maryland<\/li>    <li>Common Weeds in Maryland and How to Get Rid of Them<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-fall-in-love-with-your-lawn-again\"><span id=\"fall-in-love-with-your-lawn-again\">Fall in love with your lawn again<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you want to relax with loved ones or grab some crab cakes out in the town, you\u2019ve probably got a lot more on your plate than lawn care. But don\u2019t worry; Lawn Love\u2019s Maryland pros are at your disposal. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/maryland\"><strong>Get an instant quote.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-a0d9390e-cd6c-49fc-bbe1-c2d05287bc9c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-fd8c1319-5107-4060-848e-66057b603798\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a0d9390e-cd6c-49fc-bbe1-c2d05287bc9c\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a0d9390e-cd6c-49fc-bbe1-c2d05287bc9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Expert sources<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a0d9390e-cd6c-49fc-bbe1-c2d05287bc9c\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umd.edu\/resource\/grass-seed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maryland<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/aosc.umd.edu\/about-us\/visitor-guide\/weather#:~:text=Summers%20are%20warm%20and%20sometimes,of%20%2D2C%20(28F).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maryland Deparment of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycountymd.gov\/dep\/property-care\/lawns\/fertilizer.html#:~:text=The%20Maryland%20Fertilizer%20Law%20limits,amounts%20of%20nitrogen%20and%20phosphorus.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montgomery County<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umd.edu\/sites\/extension.umd.edu\/files\/2022-10\/221024%20Soil%20pH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil pH: \u201cThe Master Soil Variable\u201d<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/aggie-hort.tamu.edu\/plantanswers\/turf\/publications\/Bermuda.html#:~:text=Bermudagrass%20is%20found%20in%20tropical,bermudagrass%20requires%20irrigation%20to%20survive.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Urban Landscape Guide<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/focus-photography-of-green-bermuda-grass-949584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover if Bermudagrass is right for your Maryland lawn with insights on ideal regions and alternatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":95,"featured_media":26044,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[205],"tags":[580],"class_list":["post-26039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maryland","tag-lawn-care-md"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bermudagrass-2.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Judith van der Weij","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/judith-gallova\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/95"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26039"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26039\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}