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Spring Green Up Your lawn can be the talk of
the neighborhood when you
start with the right grass.
your area.
THE NORTH. Best choices are cool-season
grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass,
perennial ryegrass and fine and tall fescue.
THE SOUTH. Warm-season options
include St. Augustine grass, Bermuda grass,
centipede grass and zoysia grass.
SEASIDE SITES: Seashore paspalum is salt
tolerant, making it excellent for sandy or
coastal sites affected by salt sprays.
HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS: In the North use
blends of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial
ryegrass. In the South plant Bermuda grass.
IN THE SHADE: Fine fescues are the most
tolerant of shady sites. In the South try
St. Augustine.
The right grass seed can make all the difference in how your turf looks. Here’s the scoop on matching grass types to location:
THE
NEXT STEP
Call a lawn or landscape professional in NEXT STEP
your area.
KNOW YOUR TURF
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| Kentucky Bluegrass |
Seashore Paspalum |
St. Augustine Grass |
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| Bermuda Grass Photos courtesy of Sod Father at sodfather.com | ||
