Adding green space to your yard is one of the best strategies for improving not only its looks but also its value. Lawns are also good for entertaining and therefore can be of great benefit to people who have children and pets. It can be expensive to set up, though, or fail to provide the desired effect if you fail to select the right lawn grass for your home. We can help you with this. In this article, we offer pointers on how to select the right grass for a lawn this year.
Grasses have different colors and leaf sizes. They come at different prices, depending on the species, and need different types and levels of care to grow quickly and lush. Instead of buying on impulse, keep the following attributes in mind to create the best lawn for your home. Before spending money on lawn grass, for instance, think about the condition of your yard. Does it have dry or salty soil or a deep shade that might influence the growth of grasses and other plants? If you have a shaded lawn, fescues with fine or narrow leaves might be the best for you. Varieties such as St. Augustine are fairly tolerant to shade and therefore are more likely to thrive in such harsh areas.
If you have salty soil or a lawn that receives a lot of effluent water, opt for a salt-tolerant lawn species such as the Seashore paspalum instead. They not only withstand high salt levels but grow the best on sandy soils as well.
Finally, if you are setting up a high-traffic lawn that pets and kids might abuse over time, look for a hardy species such as perennial ryegrass or Kentucky bluegrass. They are among the most preferred for high traffic areas due to their ability to withstand a lot of abuse and ability to recover from wear.
Centipedegrass is the best for people who need low-maintenance lawns. You can blend one-two species of grasses to have a green, well-manicured lawn.
The weather has a bearing on the growth or health of lawns. Species that do well in the Northern Zone, for instance, might struggle to grow in a Transition or Southern Zone, so keep this in mind. If you live in a Northern Zone where winters are cold and summers are moderate, your primary choices should be cool-season lawn grasses such as perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and tall fescue. Warm-season grasses such as zoysiagrass, centipede grass, and Bermudagrass thrive in the Southern Zone, while tall fescue is a popular choice for Transition Zones with cold winters and warm summers. For the best results, remember to aerate your lawn in the spring or fall. Garden weasels and garden shoes do an excellent job and are easy to use, even by beginners. You will have to trim these grasses often so an electric string trimmer and a new garden cart will be of great benefit to you as well.
Like humans, lawns need a bit of tender love and care to grow quickly and healthily. As such, it is great to factor in the level of care or maintenance your lawn will require before taking the next step. Does the grass need regular fertilizing to grow healthily? Will it require frequent watering and or routine care such as trimming or edging to improve the outlook of your home? While high maintenance Kikuyu grass lawns have a high aesthetic value, a new one might dent your financial muscle if you have a large lawn. If you have a low financial muscle or want a lawn that you can manage effortlessly while at work or school, opt for a low-maintenance lawn such as centipede grass.
Homes have different soil types, including sandy, loam, and clay. The type that you have at home not only influences the species you can grow but also how best it will perform. If you have sandy soil, look for a species that can withstand drought, as sandy soil does not retain a lot of water. Clay soil is less porous, while loam soil can support the growth of most species of grass.
If you can follow the tips highlighted herein, you will have a better chance of growing a healthy lawn at home. Briefly, look for a species that can thrive in your environment. If you have sandy soil, look for grass that thrives in well-draining soils. If you love in a Northern Zone or Transition Zone, look for a species of grass that thrive in your zone to keep the maintenance costs low.