Lawns are usually found in gardens, parks, around homes and businesses. Grass grown in these areas for recreational activities, such as picnics and aesthetic purposes is referred to as lawn grass. These types of lawn grass include; Bufallo grass, Bent grass, Kikuyu grass, St Augustine grass, Fine Fescue, Bermuda grass among others
Note that your lawn should be kept short by mowing it regularly.
In this article you will learn on the types of lawn grass you can establish for a flourishing environment.
1.Buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides)
Buffalo grass is an excellent drought resistance.
It is also a low maintenance grass for your lawn but is not receptive to heavy foot traffic and only spreads its lush dark green color in low-traffic areas.
2.Bent grass
Bent grass is a fine bladed cool season grass crop that is native to Asia and Europe.
It requires a continual high level of maintenance and makes a beautiful, evergreen, fine textured lawn.
Suitable for your home lawns and top-class golf greens.
Creeping bent grass is most often intermixed with annual bluegrass.
At very low mowing heights it can be difficult to distinguish at a glance.
The leaves of bent grass are much rougher and without a prominent folded midrib as compared to the smooth texture and folded vernation of annual bluegrass.
3. Kikuyu grass/ West African pennisetum
Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum Hochst. ex Chiov) is a tropical grass from Eastern Africa that has been introduced in other tropical and subtropical areas.
As mentioned above, Australians have long looked to Kikuyu as the perfect backyard turf option. It is a truly beautiful grass, with a bright green leaf that is also soft and spongy.
A well-maintained patch of Kikuyu is as stunning a lawn as you could ask for.
What’s more, it doesn’t need to be molly-coddled to stay green – it is drought resistant, pest resistant and disease resistant, and can grow in fairly average soil.
Kikuyu has an incredible ability to repair itself, mostly thanks to its aggressive growth habits.
It features both Rhizomes (underground runners) and Stolons which serve to spread the grass, and allow it to fix itself quickly.
This makes Kikuyu a favorite option for sports clubs and golf fair ways.
Thanks to its unique combination of beauty, comfort, hardiness and aggressive growing, Kikuyu grass is a fantastic option for a wide range of uses and applications.
It’s a grass that very rarely disappoints.
4. St Augustine grass(Stenotaphrum secundatum)
St. Augustine grass is a warm-season grass native to North America.
It is a spreading, warm-season grass for lawns, and an ideal choice for coastal locations because its salt tolerance.
St. Augustine grass also grows in shady spots
You will have to keep up with mowing, irrigation, and fertilization so as to enjoy a stunning lawn.
If St Augustine grass is not mowed, it will flop over and deteriorate quickly.
5. Fine fescue
Fine fescue is most often used as a lawn.
The shade tolerance of the plant is attractive to gardeners with numerous trees, and in low light, the turf is still vigorous and thick.
Fine fescue blends are not recommended for heavily trafficked areas, such as athletic fields, but perform well in standard home landscapes.
The grass has low irrigation needs but will require consistent moisture when establishing. Thick thatch is a problem that develops as the lawn matures and can cause difficulty with irrigation.
Conclusion
We encourage you to choose the type of grass that will best suite your location, and reap all the benefits grasses can offer! Happy gardening