Grasses

GRASSES

Cool season grass or warm season grass? St. Augustine or Zoysia? How much sod do you need? So many decisions to make the lawn of your dreams a reality. But don’t worry, we can help you!

COOL OR WARM

When thinking about getting a new lawn people's concern is "it must be green." But considerations should include sun exposure, traffic and most importantly, local climate. Climate is crucial and determines the two types of grasses: cool season, found in the north and warm season, found in the south.

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LOCATION

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WARM SEASON GRASS

Found in the southern states and working their way north into the transition zone. The most common warm season grasses are Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine, Tiftuf^™ and Zoysia. These grasses tend to go dormant earlier than cool season grasses and take longer to green up in the spring. These varieties thrive in the summer heat and generally use less water.

COOL SEASON GRASS

Located in the northern states and working their way into the transition zone. The most common cool season grasses are Bluegrass, Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass. These varieties green up faster in the spring and stay greener through the fall.

A list of the varieties

TRANSITION ZONE

A gray area when it comes to variety selection due to the fact that it’s too hot in the summer for cool season grasses and winters are too cold for warm season grasses. Cool season grasses like Fescue and Bluegrass are found in the northern parts of the transition zone but can be stressed by the summer heat. While Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine and Zoysia are found in the southern parts of the transition zone and thrive in the summer heat but die off or go dormant in the winter.