Will Bermuda return from the grave?
Bermuda Lawn Seed Germination
Dead vs. Dormant – In order to determine the real condition of your browning cool-season grass, it is necessary to distinguish between dead and dormant grass. Grass that has died is brown and lifeless, lacking the green hue and erect posture of living grass.
This dead grass cannot be brought back to life or restored to health. Dormant grass closely resembles dead grass in appearance. The protective process of dormancy enables cool-season grasses to preserve nutrients and energy in order to endure the summer heat. Instead of utilizing nutrients and energy to remain green and lush, dormant grasses employ these resources to sustain their roots.
Grass in a dormant state can survive for several weeks before it becomes nonviable and begins to die. The most significant distinction between these two states of grass is that dormant grass may be resurrected. This occurs naturally for cool-season grasses when the seasons change and the weather cools, but waiting for this to occur can be difficult for you and your lawn, as you are unsure whether you are caring for a dead lawn or a dormant lawn.
