The Grass is Always Greener: Which Grass is Best for my Lawn?

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TLC Landscaping

Making the choice for which type of grass is best for your Nashville home can be tricky. The type of grass can affect both the look and maintenance of your lawn. But whatever your landscaping needs TLC can help you make a decision that fits your landscaping goals. Here are a few of the top options TLC offers which are well suited for your Nashville home:

Fescue Grass

Fescue grass is a cool season bunch grass, named for its tendency to grow in a bunch-like fashion. Fescue tends to have a rich, green color year-round and is more drought resistant than many other grasses in the region. Different from other cool season grasses, Fescue grasses are tolerant of high heat conditions while still being shade resistant. The roots of Fescue grass are very deep in the soil, and grow best when planted in the spring or fall. Seeding too close to the first frost may kill or damage your grass without enough food stored in their roots, but seeding too close to summer may cause disease and high heat to take a toll on your grass. Mowing and watering are frequently are not required.

Thermal Bluegrass

Thermal Bluegrass is a hybrid bluegrass, which is commonly referred to as HT bluegrass, or heat-tolerant bluegrass. Thermal Bluegrass combines a more drought-resistant species native to Texas with Kentucky bluegrass. Thermal Bluegrass has fairly wide leaves and is another heat and shade-resistant grass very suitable to southern heat and shade. Similar to Fescue, bluegrass tends to stay green year-round. The rhizome roots also make Thermal Bluegrass very tolerant of rough wear and tear. Spring and fall are the best time to plant this grass, ideally when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees. Thermal Blue grass should be mowed frequently, depending on the height you d like to keep it at, but does not require any additional watering unless the year s conditions are unusually dry.

Bermuda Grass

Bermuda grass is one of the most common and easy to plant grasses in the south, commonly used on turf fields and in parks because of its high tolerance to heat and durability. Bermuda grass grows best with full sun exposure and needs weekly watering to stay green. Bermuda can lose its green color in the winter, but if you overseed with rye in late fall you can keep you Brentwood lawn green year-round. Try to water early morning once or twice a week. Watering in the evening may encourage fungus growth. Bermuda, as a weed, is best kept at a lower 1/2 to 2 inch height and should be cut with a reel mower. Be sure to edge your walkways and flowerbeds because Bermuda has a very aggressive root system that can easily seep into unwanted areas. Finally, Bermuda can be susceptible to pests that can cause significant damage if not controlled.

Zoysia Grass

Zoysia grass is a thick-growing, durable and extremely heat resistant grass made popular on golf courses but now commonly found on southern lawns. Made popular by its ability to grow in soil not suited for many other grasses, Zoysia grass grows in an aggressive manner that can actually prevent the growth of weeds and crabgrass as well as pests and disease. However, it is important to maintain Zoysia\’s growth as it may become invasive to flowerbeds and neighbor\’s yards. Even in the hottest temperatures, Zoysia is able to maintain a bright green color but tends to go dormant in the winter months. Zoysia is sold in individual 3\”x3\” plugs, which is much easier to establish over sod and once planted, never needs to be seeded or planted again. Zoysia grows slowly making it unnecessary to mow frequently, unless you are looking for a carpet-like look. Watering should only be done as-needed, except in the early stages after you first plant your grass.

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