Top Ten Types of Grass for Your Lawn

There are many different types of grasses available for your home lawn that have strengths and weaknesses. However, according to The Lawn Bible, the following list contains the most popular types of lawn grass for your home and some of their best features:

Warm Season Grasses:

1. Bermuda Grass - drought and cold tolerant, resistant to disease and spreads quickly.
2. St. Augustine Grass - deep rooted, tough, and fast growing.
3. Buffalo Grass - drought tolerant and low maintenance requirements.
4. Zoysia Grass - attractive, drought resistant and resilient to wear.
5. Bahiagrass - good for acidic and sandy soils.

Cool Season Grasses:

1. Kentucky Blue grass - great color and resilient to damage.
2. Fine Fescue - takes less maintenance, has some shade tolerance and many types are cultivated with bug resistant endophytes.
3. Perennial Ryegrass - can take a beating and is quick to establish.
4. Tall Fescue - head, shade and drought resistant and withstands high traffic.
5. Red Fescue - stable through droughts and tolerant to shade.


Choosing the right grass for your lawn is all about the climate of your area and your lifestyle. The best resource to determine which grass is best for your lawn would be the local experts at your agricultural extension office. They can give you information about which grass grows best in your area. You can find their number in your local phone book.

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