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Turf Grass Experiments

When planning your landscape design, it's important to choose the right kind of grass for your lawn that will best survive in the climate and soil type for your location, as well as coexist in a healthy way with your flora and fauna. If you have a large yard, it may be helpful to experiment with just one or two squares of turf grass before spending the money to cover your entire yard.

  1. Water Consumption

    • Watering a big lawn can become expensive, especially in dry climates. You will want to choose the type of grass that needs the least amount of watering to minimize your water bill. Do some research to find at least two types of lawn grass that grow well in your native climate. Since they prosper in your climate already, they will, in theory, require the least amount of care. Purchase one slab of each kind and lay them in a tilled, grass-less part your yard about 1 foot apart. Do not water them. Purchase the kind that survives the longest.

    Freeze Resistance

    • If you live in a climate that is subject to freezing temperatures, you will want to make sure your new lawn is not destroyed come winter season. Choose two or more types of lawn grass to experiment with. Break a piece off of each slab that will fit in a small pot of soil. Place these pots in your freezer for a few hours then take them out; repeat every day until one type stands out as the healthiest.

    Heat Resistance

    • Living in a hot, arid environment presents its own set of hurdles when choosing your ideal lawn. Choose two or more types of grass and break off a piece from each slab of sod to plant in small pots of soil. Place the pots in an aquarium tank with a heat lamp (preferably one with a temperature control). The grass that survives the longest will likely survive best in your yard.

    Wear and Tear Resistance

    • If you have children or pets who will be frequently playing in your yard, you will want grass that is sturdy enough to withstand foot (or paw) traffic. Buy a slab each of two or more kinds of sturdy grass and lay them in a grass-less, tilled part of your lawn. Water the grass and let it bond with the soil for a couple of days. Once the sod has bonded, make a track through the grass and jog through it for about 15 minutes twice a day. If you have kids or dogs, encourage them to join you. The more traffic, the faster the experiment will go. Each day check for torn grass and bald patches until there is a clear winner.

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  2. Drought-Tolerant Turf
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  6. Lawn Tips
  7. Turf Vs. Natural Grass
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