Choose the Right Grass For Your Lawn

When it comes to getting grass for your new lawn there is much to consider. There are so many types of grass which you have to choose from and that is why you need to understand which will thrive best depending on where you are and what kind of grass you are looking for. Ultimately, we all want our lawns to look great and in order for that to happen the election which you make in the beginning is critical.

To give you a little bit more of a guide, here are the tips from Advance Plants experts that you should consider in order to get yourself the best grass choice for you. 

Where You Live 

Not all grass thrives under all conditions and that is why the first consideration to make will be where you live. Broadly speaking when it comes to grass types, Australia can be split up into three categories. The first is the norther region where cool-season grasses are able to thrive; the second is the deep south gulf region where you will find the best warm-season grasses, and finally the transition zone in the across the center of the country, where a mixture of grasses will do well. 

• In the north you have grasses like Fescue, Sun and Shade and Bluegrass
• In the transitional zone you’ll find that Fescue, Bermuda, Zoysia and Sun and Shade will thrive
• In the deep south/gulf region you can use the likes of Bermuda, St. Augustine and Centipede varieties 

Understanding Usage 

If you are looking for an ornate looking lawn that will not be tread on very much, you will be looking at a different variety than if you are looking for a lawn which will see heavy use. For this reason, it is important that you take usage of the lawn into consideration. Some grass types are hardier and have longer roots to cope with heavy footfall. 

Knowing Your Soil 

Even from garden to garden you will find that soil types differ greatly and this bears meaning when it comes to the grass. For example, a cool-season grass like Kentucky Bluegrass requires a pH level of between 6.5-7 in order to thrive. If you have low pH level grass then this won’t be a good choice. St Augustine is another example here, a warm-season grass which prefers a sandy soil base. It is always worth checking the pH levels and texture of your soil before selecting the right grass for you. 

Maintenance 

And finally, you have to be honest with yourself regarding how much effort you are going to put into looking after the lawn. If you are looking for low maintenance grass then this will rule some of the more sensitive varieties out. If however you do plan on investing time on the lawn, you will have a much broader range of options. All grass types will need some level of maintenance such as adding fertilizer and regularly mowing them. 

If you have considered all of these options then you should find it relatively easy to identify which kind of grass is the right one for you, and which will thrive in your home. Making the wrong choice however could leave you with lawn that doesn’t look great and which will cut up with ease, leaving you with grass that you won’t be too proud of.