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Grass Seed for a Sunny Area

Growing a healthy lawn starts with the right selection of grass seed suited to the local growing conditions. Grass seeds have varying levels of tolerance for different environmental conditions. If you live in an area that experiences hot weather and you have minimal shade in your landscape, choose grass seed well-adapted to sunny sites.

  1. Identification

    • Certain grass seeds from both the warm-season and cool-season grass groups adapt to sunny areas. These include the warm-season St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass and the cool season tall fescue.

    Description

    • St. Augustinegrass is a medium green grass with broad blades and a creeping growth habit. Dark green zoysiagrass has a medium to fine texture with short narrow blades. The grass spreads by rhizomes and stolons. Tall fescue is dark green in color, coarse textured and has a bunching growth.

    Cultural Conditions

    • St. Augustinegrass has a very good tolerance for sun and heat and a low water requirement. Zoysiagrass is also water-efficient and thrives best in full sun. It is a low-maintenance grass and is highly tolerant of drought and heavy traffic. Tall fescue grass is well-suited for sunny sites and keeps its color throughout the year in areas with cool, moderate winters. The grass is highly drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance.

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  2. A Good Grass Seed for Shade
  3. Grass Seed for Dense Shade
  4. Soil Preparation for Grass Seed
  5. Seeding Rates for Grass Seed
  6. Treatment for Grass Seed
  7. The Best Grass Seed for a Shady Area
  8. What Grass Seed to Use in a Sandy, Sunny Area
  9. Planting Dates for Grass Seed
  10. Grass Seed for Dry Conditions
  11. Tools for Planting Grass Seed
  12. How to Kill Grass Seed

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