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Climate and the Type of Grass For Your Lawn
When deciding on the type of grass for your
garden there are many things you need to consider. Depending
on the amount of maintenance you are willing to do and what
sort of activities you want your lawn area for, you will want
to select a grass seed mix that meets your. You will also want
to choose a mix that suits your climate because different grasses
thrive in different climates. Here is an overview of some of
the main types of grasses and which climates they are best
suited to.
Bahia
Bahia grass does well in humid heat climates. It is deeply
rooted and quite tough and resistant. The texture of Bahia
grass is a bit rough, but its heat and heavy rainfall resistance
more than makes up for that.
Centipede
This type of grass requires a warm climate and needs to be
in sunny spots or partial shade. Centipede grass is tough and
it can thrive with very little care in southern climates. Centipede
can survive where other grasses have failed to take root.
Bentgrass
Bentgrass can be a slightly challenging variety, but if you
are up for that challenge then you will be rewarded with a
lawn that looks and feels like carpeting. The texture of Bentgrass
is quite fine and this type of grass requires a great deal
of mowing to prevent it from becoming spongy. Bentgrass is
suitable for small areas and homemade putting greens, but is
not practical for an entire lawn.
Buffalo Grass
Buffalo grass is native to the Great Plains and has only recently
been used for home lawns. This grass is suited to a dry climate
and has a high tolerance for cold and drought. It really doesn’t
require much maintenance and really needs less watering and
fertilizing than most other varieties of grass.
Bluegrass
Bluegrass does well in more moderate climates and it is best
suited to heavy, well-drained soil. The color of Bluegrass
is unmatched by other varieties, as is the texture. There are
some types of Bluegrass that can grow in the shade, but most
varieties require half a day of sunlight.
Perennial Ryegrass
You can mix in Perennial Ryegrass with your bluegrass and
fescue for improved resistance to wear and tear. It can also
be used in warmer climates as a kind of winter grass if it
is planted in the early fall. The Perennial Ryegrass will maintain
its color throughout the winter and then will died in the heat
of the summer just as the permanent grass comes to full life
again. Perennial Ryegrass requires a great deal of direct sunlight
to grow.
Fine Fescue
Fine Fescue is not the kind of grass that can tolerate much
wear and tear, but there are some benefits to this type of
grass. This variety can grow in partial shade and can even
grow in dry shade under a tree. Fine Fescues can survive in
spots that are cold, dry and windy. Fine Fescues do well in
cooler climates and can even survive brutal winter weather
if they are well fed.
Tall Fescue
Similar in some ways to Fine Fescue, the Tall Fescue grass
variety is really adaptable and has become particularly popular
in climates that have warm summers and mild winters. Tall Fescue
grass can grow in partial shade and also does well beneath
trees – particularly those that shed leaves every fall. If
you fertilizer correctly, Tall Fescue will reward you with
a brilliant green color throughout most of the year.
Zoysia
This type of grass is best suited to sunny and well-drained
spaces. It does take a bit of time to establish itself so you
will need to have a bit of patience if you choose to grown
this type of grass from seed, rather than laying down sod.
The texture of this grass is fine and looks luxurious, but
all of that comes at a price – you will need to spend a lot
of time caring for your grass and nurturing it along.
Picking the right type of grass for your climate will make
all the difference. If you take some time now and research
different grass types, you will save yourself a lot of time
and hassle in the long run. # # # # #
SolveYourProblem.com : 2007
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