Killer Ideas For People Considering Warm Season Grass

As you probably know there's not a lot to growing grass. Or so it would seem. But that's not so say it's super simple either. Or that you justy need to pick up a bag of grass seed, scatter it about and then sit back as a well manicured lawn sprouts up.No, ideally you want a grass strain that anymore demands little to no watering and thrives when summer temperatures climb into the brutal range each afternoon. That and ease of maintenance and length of time to become established all need to considered before choosing a specific variety for your lawn. Keeping in mind there is no perfect turf grass.Now five strains that should be on your short list to consider would be Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, St. Augustine and Bahia. Here's a quick Canada Goose Chilliwack Bomber rundown on each.St Augustine grass is a fast growing, dense variety of grass that can grow in wide range of soils. It can withstand salt exposure too just not too much cold. Now St Augustine can only be put down as sod or plugs since seed is not readily available. Plus this thirsty turf is not all that drought tolerant, tends to dry up without a weekly drenching, and requires a decent amount of fertilizer - making it what you'd call high maintenance. Some would compare it in appearance to Astro Turf. It is also not for you if your yard gets a lot of traffic.Bahia grass might be the ticket if you want to establish a drought resistant lawn from seed. It's a coarse textured blades ward off insects and disease. Fans of this variety point out it pretty much survives on rain water alone and can hold on nearly indefinitely in a dormant state when things get too dry. Those who aren't fans are quick to point out it doesn't do well in shady applications. Also mowing it can be a challenge that compares well to mowing wire. Probably not that bad but you get the idea.Now those looking for a slow growing, low maintenance, warm season grass will find Centipede to their liking. It's a drought tolerant strain that flourishes in full sun. The fact that it's low maintenance, meaning less need for mowing, appeals to many busy homeowners. As is the fact you can establish a lawn quickly with this grass from either seed or sod. It's not for high traffic applications however.If you've got plenty of flower bed common Bermuda may not be a good choice since its runners can quickly take them over. This is a grass that appreciates full sun and has little tolerance for shade which for some would be a deal breaker. Bermuda has enough cold and drought tolerance however and has no known disease susceptibilities.Zoysia is one of the most cold-hardy grasses going. It grows slower than Bermuda and has an average tolerance of shade. A thick and dense grass it naturally wards off weeds. Usually established by plugs or sprigs it takes a while to take hold. It's biggest drawback if how often it needs to be mowed plus it should be de-thatched regularly too.As you might have concluded, if you keep your regional weather in mind, know the growing conditions and take your level of commitment to lawn care in mind, growing a lawn that stays green longer isn't all that tough. Hopefully the run down on your best bets when it comes to strains to consider has made your selection process that much easier.