Getting that Perfect Green Lawn Part 2
April 13, 2010
You need to know what types of grasses can grow in cool season and in warm seasons if you want a lush green lawn.
The cool season grasses include Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescue, Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, and Bentgrass.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Kentucky Bluegrass grows best in dark thick areas and really does not need much work to get it to grow and spread. This grass spreads quickly from runners while creating a deep green lawn with fine texture. Kentucky bluegrass does not do well in hot temperatures the summer has to be mild and even then, this grass will need plenty of water to survive. Temperatures over 85 degrees Fahrenheit will certainly kill Kentucky Bluegrass.
Fescue
Red Bladed and Fine Bladed Fescue do well in cool climates and is sometimes blended with various bluegrasses. Both types of Fescue likes shade and even dry conditions. They need low nitrogen soil, which will also help rid the lawn of weeds. Fescue is one of the strongest grasses the does not suffer from any type of problem such as disease or insects. Red fescue is perfect for rejuvenating a lawn, just over-seed the lawn and watch the fescue grow. In some cases, red fescue can be blended with Bermuda grass in the southern states (including Oklahoma) during the winter, which will help keep your lawn alive.
Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is a type of grass that does well in drought conditions and even in high traffic areas. Tall fescue does best in shade areas and all across the United States.
Perennial Ryegrass
This is one tough grass that grows very fast. It can be blended with Kentucky Bluegrass but the bluegrass will take over eventually. This grass can be used to jump-start your lawn. If you want to blend it with bluegrass, you should do a mixture of 20% perennial ryegrass and 80% Kentucky bluegrass. This is as stated before a tough grass that is resistant to insects and disease.
Bentgrass
Bentgrass is a grass that must be pampered. It need watering and fertilizing often. This is the type of grass you normally see at golf courses. It should not be used in high traffic areas. If you want to use this grass, be prepared to water daily and mow just about every other day to keep looking nice. This grass is susceptible to disease and insects. If you blend bentgrass with any other grass, use quite a bit more of the bentgrass or the other grass will quickly take over the lawn.
Next week, Part #3 will introduce you to the different types of warm season grasses that can be used to create a blend that will help your lawn become lush and green.
2 Comments to Getting that Perfect Green Lawn Part 2
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Awesome post! My husband and I love to have a green lawn year yard. Just makes the house look so much more presentable with green lush grass!
I think the stuff we grow around here is different as it has to grow in minimal sunlight and a lot of rain.
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