Luscious
Lawns
A GUIDE FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT GRASS
There’s
nothing like your lawn…In the art of the landscape, it is
the canvas upon which we paint. And, a nice green lawn is what a
yard is all about. It’s a resting place, a natural cushioning
carpet around our home.
If
you lawn seems to be struggling, you might be trying to grow the
wrong grass. Maintaining a lawn is easy in good soil in the sun,
but most of us are not so lucky. So, how can you keep your lawn
looking good and trouble-free?
To
start, you may want to ask yourself a few questions:
1.
Will there be a lot of traffic from you, your pets or any neighbors?
2.
How much time and energy do you want to devote to developing a great
lawn?
3.
How much water is available? Are there occasional droughts when
water use is limited?
4.
Is your site in full sun? part shade? Full shade?
Choose
Your Grass Carefully
Different
grasses have different needs. With a basic understanding of the
plants in your lawn – their habits and requirements- you’ll
be able to choose the right grass for your site. And, this is the
first step in building a foundation for a luscious lawn.
As
no one type of grass is perfect, we recommend mixtures of grass
seed to create that picture perfect lawn. Let us help you decide
what is best for your location.
Bermuda
This is the more drought tolerant of turfgrasses with a fine texture
and dense, thick turf. Requires less watering to maintain its bright
color through hot, dry seasons. Most varieties do not tolerate shade.
Tif is an especially beautiful Bermuda variety. We can special order
this grass.
St.
Augustine
A good choice for lawns subject to a lot of traffic, requires shade.
It must be watered regularly when planted in full sun. Do not water
grass in the evenings. It will promote development of fungus or
brown patch.
Zoysia
A beautiful soft leaf grass does well in sunny areas. Requires less
water than St. Augustine.
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