Types of Yard Grass
If you want to have beautiful, green grass in your yard, you need to plant the right type. Different types of grass are suited for different areas. Look around and note how much sun, water and traffic your yard gets. Also pay attention to the type of soil you have and your local climate. Once you know these things, you can choose the best type of grass for your yard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Warm Season
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Warm-season grasses grow best in climates where the summers are hot and the winters are moderate. Bermuda, Bahia, Centipede, St. Augustine and Zoysia are examples of warm-season grasses.
Cool Season
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Cool-season grasses tolerate cold winters and moderate to hot summers, as long as there is plenty of water available. Plant Bentgrass, Bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass and fescue in cooler climates.
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Water Tolerance
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Plant Buffalo, Bermuda, Tall fescue or Zoysia grass if your yard experiences long dry spells. Plant Carpet grass in ditches or other areas that are frequently very wet.
Shade Tolerance
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St. Augustine, Red fescue and Chewings fescue are the best types of grass to grow in the shady areas of your yard. Even these varieties of grass need some sun and will become sparse if they get less than 4 hours of sun each day.
Soil Conditions
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Sandy and salty soil conditions can pose a challenge to growing grass. Seashore Paspalum or Bahiagrass are the best types of grass to plant in areas that have a lot of sand and salt.
Wear Resistance
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If your yard gets a lot of traffic, you need to plant a type of grass that can quickly recover from injury. Zoysia, Tall fescue and Perennial ryegrass can handle high traffic well.
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