This turf grass has a root potential depth of 3 4 feet.
Most common types of sod grass.
Most sites are a mix of conditions so a suitable grass would logically be a mix of grass varieties.
Augustine is native to the mediterranean and caribbean and thrives in subtropical climates.
Looks great but needs more sun less shade.
Lawns made up of mixed varieties can improve hardiness.
Grows in many soil types ph should be between 5 0 and 8 5.
But beware fescue doesn t live long if exposed to dog urine.
It has a beautiful bluegreen color and creates dense turf.
Zoysia sod zoysia is a warm season turfgrass variety native to asia but has been in the united states for over a century.
The extensive root system can offer good drought tolerance depending on soil conditions.
Zoysia good in all soil types.
Your location provides the first clue to your grass type.
What are the most common types of grass found in american lawns.
Augustine grass is also not a fan of cold temperatures or persistent shade and it is susceptible to sad virus and common pests like chinch bugs.
Sod is expensive heavy and hard to handle.
Unfortunately sod growers produce only the most popular varieties which except for a few are mono cultures.
Bahia grass is a tough warm season turfgrass especially suited to the heat and humidity of the south it has a rougher texture than most turfgrasses but because of this toughness it can handle heavy foot traffic with ease.
The most common types of grass are bahia bent bermuda buffalo carpet centipede fescue kentucky blue pasplum rye st.
Plugs sprigs or sod seeds are rare.
There are about a dozen different grasses and most lawns contain a mixture of them.
Recommended mowing height 3 5 to 4 inches.
Most common perennial lawn grasses grown in the northern half of the united states are cool season grasses.
Proper soil preparation and good soil contact are imperative.
Look closely and you ll notice that the turf in some areas is markedly different in color and texture than other areas.
Most fescues possess dwarf type growing habits and reduced vertical growth and are very dense.
Augustinegrass kentucky bluegrass and centipedegrass.
This infographic covers the 12 most common types of turf grasses in the us.
Tall fescue is a deep rooted cool season grass.
Find the best grass for your lawn by comparing the features and characteristics of some of the most popular turfgrasses.
Sod university discusses different types of common sod grass varieties.
Fescue grass is the most common lawn grass in california because it absorbs water well even during drought.
For your grass to survive winters and summers year after year it must suit your grass growing region.
These 12 grasses each have unique features and applications.
One of the best examples of different grass types can be found on a golf course or playing field.
Augustine very tolerant of weather but prefers less sun more shade.
