If someone asks you what type of grass you have growing in your lawn and your answer is “green,” then you may want to do a little research to find out what type of grass you have and how to care for each type. Different types of grass grow best according to certain factors such as: climate, shade, soil moisture level and environment in your specific yard. Let’s take a look at grass types and how to care for each.
New England is known for its picturesque landscape and changing climates. Due to factors such as rocky soil, freezing cold winters, sweltering hot summers, and everything in between, choosing a grass seed that is appropriate and will grow well can be a challenge. Here are three types that may do well in your yard. Check out the characteristics and qualities to see if it may be right for your yard.
Perennial Ryegrass Characteristics
- Has a medium-coarse texture
- Fast growing usually within 5-7 days
- Tends to not survive more than a few years without careful care and pest control techniques
- Grows well in a wide variety of climates and is a popular choice for overseeding warm season grasses
- Leaf undersides are shiny and smooth
- Often blended with other grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass
Fescue Grass Characteristics
- Comes in two types – tall and fine
- Fine fescue is well suited for conditions of shade, low soil moisture, low fertility, and soils with unfavorable pH levels
- With proper care, fine fescue can last for years without getting bare in spots
- Often blended with other cool-season turf grasses like Kentucky Bluegrass and sometime ryegrass
- Germinates in roughly 14-18 days, and will fill in “bald spots” in the lawn as it grows
Kentucky Bluegrass Characteristics
- Quick-growing, hearty seed that germinates within 18-21 days
- Great for filling in bare patches during the cool months
- Fairly resistant to disease and wear
- Areas that are damaged or high traffic areas can fill in on its own
- Grows best in full sunlight, but mixing it with a fine fescue helps increase shade tolerance
Call Pro-Tech Lawn Care if you need help deciding what type of grass seed your property would do best with. Call us at (603) 382-9644 or Toll Free: (800) 313-4733, or visit our website.