Spring Lawn Scalp and Fertilize

Doc starts the process of scalping down the spring Bermuda lawn and applying fertilizer. It’s critical for the lawn’s health and appearance that you cut it down very short to remove all the brown matter that might show up during the season.

Lawn Scalping Video

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Lawn care tips and Bermuda lawn care.

Scalping a lawn means cutting the grass very short, typically at the beginning of the growing season. It’s not something you’d do every mow — just once a year (if at all). Here’s why some people do it:

✅ Reasons to Scalp a Lawn:

Removes Dormant Grass & Thatch: It clears out dead grass and excess thatch, allowing new growth to push through more easily.
Warms Up Soil Faster: A shorter lawn means more sunlight hits the soil directly, which can help warm it up and kickstart early growth in the spring.
Stimulates Fresh Growth: It encourages a thicker, greener lawn by promoting new blade and root development.
Better Fertilizer Absorption: Removing the old layer makes it easier for fertilizer and water to reach the soil and roots.

⚠️ When to Scalp:

Early spring, just as the grass is starting to green up.
Best for warm-season grasses (like Bermuda, Zoysia, or St. Augustine).
Only if the lawn is healthy and well-established.

🚫 Don’t Scalp If:

You have cool-season grasses (like Kentucky bluegrass or fescue) — they don’t respond well.
Your lawn is already stressed or damaged.
You’re not prepared to follow it up with good care (watering, fertilizing, etc.).

Would you want tips on how to do it safely without damaging your lawn?