This turf grass has a root potential depth of 3 4 feet.
Most common types of sod grass.
Requires the most watering.
Fescue grass is the most common lawn grass in california because it absorbs water well even during drought.
Just like landscape shrubs and flowers lawn grasses have climate limits.
Lawns made up of mixed varieties can improve hardiness.
One of the best examples of different grass types can be found on a golf course or playing field.
Tall fescue is a deep rooted cool season grass.
Recommended mowing height 3 5 to 4 inches.
Grows in many soil types ph should be between 5 0 and 8 5.
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.
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.
Look closely and you ll notice that the turf in some areas is markedly different in color and texture than other areas.
For your grass to survive winters and summers year after year it must suit your grass growing region.
To summarize the top 3 types of grass in texas are.
Your location provides the first clue to your grass type.
But beware fescue doesn t live long if exposed to dog urine.
These 12 grasses each have unique features and applications.
Find the best grass for your lawn by comparing the features and characteristics of some of the most popular turfgrasses.
Augustine is native to the mediterranean and caribbean and thrives in subtropical climates.
This infographic covers the 12 most common types of turf grasses in the us.
There are about a dozen different grasses and most lawns contain a mixture of them.
Most common perennial lawn grasses grown in the northern half of the united states are cool season grasses.
Sod is expensive heavy and hard to handle.
Looks great but needs more sun less shade.
Proper soil preparation and good soil contact are imperative.
Augustinegrass kentucky bluegrass and centipedegrass.
Plugs sprigs or sod seeds are rare.
It has a beautiful bluegreen color and creates dense turf.
Sod university discusses different types of common sod grass varieties.
Most fescues possess dwarf type growing habits and reduced vertical growth and are very dense.
Augustine very tolerant of weather but prefers less sun more shade.
The extensive root system can offer good drought tolerance depending on soil conditions.
Zoysia sod zoysia is a warm season turfgrass variety native to asia but has been in the united states for over a century.
Zoysia good in all soil types.
