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