The amount and frequency of watering, mowing and fertilizing depends upon the desired appearance of your turfgrass. Guidelines for maintenance procedures are offered below as good rules of thumb to follow on an as needed basis in maintaining healthy turfgrass with an attractive appearance.

Maintenance:
Patriot bermuda grass provides an excellent material for tees when mowed at 3/8 of an inch. For fairways; a mowing height of .38 to 1.5 inch is ideal.

Fertilizing:
Mowing Patriot bermudagrass provides an excellent material for tees when mowed at 3/8 of an inch. For fairways; a mowing height of .38 to 1.5 inch is ideal. Patriot responds well to fertilization. Keep pH in the range of 6.0-7.0 and the soil macro, secondary and micro nutrients in the optimum range. Patriot bermudagrass requires nitrogen fertility at 4-6 lbs. of actual N per 1,000 sq. ft. per year. Split into 3- 6 applications. Adjust fertility to local conditions and on level of visual quality and maintenance desired.

Watering:
During dry conditions apply minimum 1 inch water 2 times per week to maintain color. Add more water if vigor recuperative rate is needed.

Weed Control:
Weed growth competes with turfgrass growth. Good maintenance practices help eliminate weed problems. However, it may be necessary even under the best of care, to apply herbicides to maintain weed free turfgrass. Contact your local County Extension agent or herbicide dealer for recommendations for your type turfgrass.