Bermuda grass has a fine texture and a dark green color, while St. Augustine grass has a coarser texture and a lighter green color.
Bermuda grass requires more maintenance than St. Augustine grass.
It needs frequent mowing, regular fertilization, and adequate watering.
Bermuda grass is more tolerant of drought and foot traffic than St. Augustine grass, but it is less tolerant of shade.
Bermuda grass requires regular watering to maintain healthy growth, but it doesn't need as much water as other types of grass.
St. Augustine grass requires less maintenance than Bermuda grass.
It needs less frequent mowing, less fertilization, and less watering.
St. Augustine grass is more tolerant of shade than Bermuda grass, but it is less tolerant of drought and foot traffic.
Bermuda grass is a more aggressive grower than St. Augustine grass. It spreads by above-ground stems called stolons and below-ground stems called rhizomes.
St. Augustine grass spreads by above-ground stems called stolons but does not have rhizomes.