Your Guide In Choosing Grass Types In America
If you want to have a lush, green lawn (and who doesn't
?) you will need to choose the right type of grass for your area.
You will not succeed with your lawn if you simply decide to buy the least expensive grass seed or even if you purchase the most expensive type of grass. You must select a grass type that is right for the area of America in which you live.
Generally, warm season varieties of grass grow better in the southern areas of the country, while cool season grasses do better in the northern areas. Areas that are in the center of the country can often grow either type of grass or a blend of warm and cool grasses.
Here are the warm season varieties of grass that grows well in America:
Bahiagrass: This type of grass grows in very hot sun where other types of warm season grasses may not grow well. It is also a good choice for people who do not have access to steady watering because bahiagrass does not need much water other than rainfall. It does need a good fertilizer though.
Bermuda: This grass needs full sun. Shade of any amount will cause it to grow in thin. Bermuda grass can survive long droughts, and it should only be watered if a dry spell has lasted longer than two weeks. Fertilizer brings out the best in this grass, causing it to become weed-resistant.
Centipede: Although Centipede grass can grow in dappled shade, it does best in sun. This grass does better at resisting pests and other issues if it is watered during dry spells, even though it can survive an occasional drought.
This type of grass does not need much fertilization; over fertilizing it will weaken it.
St. Augustine: This grass does well in partial shade or even heavy shade, though it can grow in full sun. It needs watered when droughts last longer than one week. When fertilized, St. Augustine resists weeds.
Zoysia: This type of grass does well in full sun. Though it can survive periodic droughts, it needs watering after dry spells lasting one week. With fertilizer, this grass variety becomes weed-resistant.
Here are the cool season varieties of grass that grows well in America:
Bentgrass: This grass needs full sun to grow well, and it needs to be watered at least once per week during dry spells. This is a good choice for putting practice, as it knits tightly after being fertilized.
Bluegrass: This type of grass needs sun, good soil, and moisture to succeed. At least a half day of full sun is necessary as well.
Perennial Ryegrass: Plenty of sun is needed for this type of grass. It also needs watered when a drought lasts longer than a week. Fertilizer helps perennial ryegrass grow in areas that are frequently used for work or play.
Fine Fescue: Partial shade helps this grass to grow well, but hot temperatures can weaken it. Extra water is necessary when heat waves last longer than one week.
Tall Fescue: This type of grass does well in partial shade or sun. When fertilized, tall fescue becomes dramatically green. This grass becomes semi-dormant when the weather is hot and dry.
So, if you want that lush green lawn, make sure you choose the right type of grass for your area.
by: Ryan Round
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