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Turf Grass Information

Gardeners should be aware of the type of turf grass that they are trying to grow. Without any information, your lawn can decline in health from improper cultural practices or environmental factors. Every variety of turf grass has specific needs. Grass is divided into cool-season grass and warm-season grass. Cool season grows in the fall and spring, while warm-season grass begins growing in the late spring.

  1. Cool and Warm Season Turf Varieties

    • Cool-season turf types are primarily grown in the northern United States. These types include fescues, bluegrasses and ryegrasses. Gardeners will generally plant these grasses in the early fall. Warm-season grass types like St. Augustine grass, Bermuda, zoysia and centipede are restricted to growing in the southern regions, because they cannot tolerate cool soil temperatures. Most gardeners plant warm-season grass in the late spring or when the threat of frost has passed.

    Ways to Plant

    • You can plant grass by sod, plugs, sprigs or seeds. Sod is a popular way to plant grass, because gardeners can cover bare soil within hours to achieve lush looking turf. However, it is the most expensive method. Sprigs are grass blades and roots that can be planted in the soil much like plugs. Plugs come in flatbeds like perennial flowers, and gardeners can make holes in their yard for planting their plugs. Grass seeds are the least expensive method for planting turf grass. Gardeners should go through reputable dealers for a reduced number of weed seeds in their grass seed bags.

    Soil pH

    • All grass types have their own specific pH range that they need for absorbing the soil's nutrients. For example, centipede grass prefers a range that is acidic from 5.0 to to 6.0. If centipede grass is grown over 7.0, it will begin to discolor and decline in health. You should perform a soil pH test on the lawn every year to ensure it is within the correct range. Lime is applied to acidic soil and sulfur is applied to soil that is too alkaline.

    Selection

    • Selecting the right grass type to grow can make or break you chance of having lush grass. Most grass needs at least six hours of full sunlight each day to grow, although some types like St. Augustine grass can be grown in shady areas. Knowing how much sun your yard receives helps you when picking grass. For gardeners who cannot devote enough time every week to their yard, there are numerous varieties that are low maintenance, such as fescue mixed yards or ryegrass yards.

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  6. Centipede Grass Turf Information Sheet
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