Now that I've Googled what scalping is I have a couple questions . Is drainage an issue with Bermuda? Do you think we did something that caused this or you think it's just the shade? Should we fertilize with something special?

Anyone else have advise?

Anything with high nitrogen works for Bermuda. You keep asking about drainage, so you tell us--Do you have poor drainage that may have drowned the bermuda during recent rains?

Our backyard flooded for about 5 hours during a rain storm and the ground is hard. I have a hard time keeping things alive in then ground because of it but wasn't sure how suceptible the bermuda is to that type of issue.

5 hours shouldnt hurt it, 5 days would be a problem. If you're having problems like this, I would highly recommend a good set of soil tests from each section of your yard & beds. Bermuda can grow in just about anything, including pure sand. Tour other plants will need more specific soil chemistry

Thank you! I will get one !