North: Kentucky Bluegrass
Cool season grasses do best in more moderate temperatures, and this grass is ideal. "It's great for heavy traffic, it's very durable, and it's self-repairing, Dwyer says.
North: Perennial Ryegrass
This is a popular choice if you want to mix grasses thanks to its ability to grow quickly and hold up under heavy traffic, but it can also be sown on its own.
North: Fine Fescue
This fine grass prefers shade, making it a good option for areas beneath trees. It won't hold up to foot traffic as well as Kentucky bluegrass, but you can use it for filling in areas where other types of grass might not grow.
North/Transition: Tall Fescue
With its deep roots, this type of grass can survive drought periods—great for areas near the transition zone, or places that don't get tons of rain. It also withstands heat well, so it will work in super hot regions.
Transition: Zoysia Grass
This transition zone grass prefers full sun. Its thickness makes it a popular option for golf courses.
Transition: Bermuda Grass
This versatile warm-season grass does well in areas that often reach the upper 80s and 90s, but it can also withstand colder periods. It's common down south and in California.
South: St. Augustine Grass
Even further down south—in parts of southern Texas and Florida—you'll want a grass that can tolerate extreme heat and droughts. This wide-bladed grass is coarse and tough, and can even be grown in soils with some sand.
South: Centipede Grass
Looking for a low-maintenance option? This one's for you! This short, low-growing grass holds its own against pests and is commonly found in the Carolinas, Louisiana, and Mississippi since it can grow in acidic soils.
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