Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylonThis extremely popular warm-season grass is drought and heat tolerant, which is part of what adds to its appeal.
However, bermuda grass
(Cynodon dactylon) has many
other positive attributes that keep
homeowners returning to it again
and again.
It is a dense sod, which helps with
erosion control. Bermuda grass can
tolerate nearly any type of soil and is
very low-maintenance. Homeowners
preferring a tidier-looking yard love
that it can get mowed low to the ground.
However, keep in mind that Bermuda
Korean Grass
Zoysia japonicaKorean Grass is a warm seasonal, sod-forming perennial grass used for lawns. It has a low-growing,
dense and dark green appearance,
as well as low water and mowing
requirements. Natural grass lawns
are aesthetically pleasing and
increase your home’s curb appeal
and property value. an amendment
should be worked several inches
into the soil Korean grass is planted
Mexican grass
Nassella tenuissimaThis fluffy, little amassing grass is ideal for the Water wise garden! Plant Mexican Grass plume grass in very
much depleted soil, close to other
xeric plants. Give it sun or part conceal.
It is viewed as deer safe. Plant in fall
or spring. Water to build up it.
From that point onward, water sparingly,
during the driest of times. Inordinate water
system or flooding precipitation, particularly
in overwhelming soils, will spoil its underlying
foundations. This is a Waterwise plant!.
Slection No 1
Lolium perennePerennial Ryegrass This is a cool-season grass with some significant benefits and potential challenges.
It is quick
to germinate, which makes it
great for weed suppression in
the yard. The only downside to
this rapid growth is that perennial
ryegrass will need extra mowing.
So it may not be the best option
if you don’t have time in your
schedule for more chores.
This grass can tolerate moderate
to heavy foot traffic. That is fantastic
news for families who like to make
the most of their yards. But one
important note is that perennial
ryegrass isn’t low-maintenance.
It requires extra watering and
fertilizer during the growing season.
Carpet Grass
Axonopus fissifoliusCarpet grass is a perennial, coarse-leaved, creeping grass. It grows better on low, wet soils than do other grasses.
It will grow
well in either sun or shade but is
less shade tolerant than St. Augustine
and Centipede grass which it
resembles. Carpet grass may
be planted by seed or sprigs.
Carpet grass is recommended
only for lawns on wet, low fertility,
acid, (pH 4.5-5.5) sandy soils where
ease of establishment and care is
more important than quality. Its
chief disadvantage is rapid
St. augustine grass
Stenotaphrum secundatumIt is a warm-season grass It is known for its broad blades and quick-growing nature. This popular grass can tolerate
shaded areas or spots that receive full sun exposure.
However, St. Augustine grass
does need fertile soil to thrive
and cannot handle heavy traffic.
Since it is quickly growing,
it will also need more regular
mowing than some other
warm-season grasses
Buffalo Grass
Bouteloua dactyloidesBuffalo grass is a perennial, warm-season grass. It is found throughout much of North America, to which it is native.
grass is a true grass, being a Buffalo member of the Poaceae family. It spreads by seed and by stolons,
and it forms a dense sod.
Homeowners who enjoy growing
indigenous plants can use buffalo
grass as that rare, native option
for the lawn. Even those who
make plant selections pragmatically
often choose to grow native plants
for low-maintenance benefits.
Having adapted to the region in
question, they can fend for them
selves to a degree that many
alien plants cannot
Buffalo grass is attractive either
when mowed to create a more
manicured look or when left
unmowed to indulge in the na
Centipede Grass
Eremochloa ophiuroidesCentipedegrass is a warm-season stoloniferous turfgrass in the Poaceae family that forms thick sods, .
spreads by stolons and is native to South China. It is a light green coarsely leaved
turfgrass that is best used as a
low-maintenance, general-purpose
lawn in the south. It has medium
shade tolerance and limited traffic
tolerance. It is valued for its
infrequent mowing and fertilization
requirements.
Centipedegrass prefers full sun to
part shade conditions in acidic soil.
It does not tolerate traffic, compaction,
high soil pH, high soil phosphorus,
excessive thatch, drought, or heavy
shade. It is best started with sod.
Establishment by seed can take
2 or 3 years for full coverage.
However, the possible downsides
are that it does have a relatively
short growing season. So you will
have a luscious, light green lawn,
but not for an extended period.
Centipede grass also requires
lots of water in higher heat areas.
And it is not suitable for
high-traffic areas.
