Turfgrass in North Carolina
There are a multitude of grass brands but there are basically 2 types of grass: Cool Season type grasses and Warm Season type grasses.
Cool season grasses such as fescue and bluegrass remain green throughout most of the year. The exceptions are that they may go dormant with extremely hot weather and extremely cold weather.
Warm Season grass types such as Zoysia, Bermuda, and Centipede can handle hot temperatures, but will go dormant and turn brown when cooler temperatures arrive.
What is the best grass for your lawn?
Not every grass is good for every situation. Some grass species are good for shade, others are good for cold climates and still others perform better in extremely hot areas. Some grass types can handle a lot of traffic and others can't handle a lot of activity. Some grasses require frequent mowing to maintain their appearance.
So the best grass answer depends on what your particular situation calls for. We'd be happy to talk to you if you're planning on installing a new lawn as to which grass would be best for you, or if you're planning on just reviving an existing lawn.
Why Grow Grass?
You may have asked yourself this question at one time or another. It's like a child's question such as: why is the sky blue? We grow grass for one reason: we can mow it and it survives, even thrives being cut. Any other plant, even most other grasses would die after being mowed with any regularity. There are over 10,000 species of grass, yet only about 50 of those are suitable for use in a lawn.
The process of mowing is actually reducing the plants leaves and cutting down its ability to use photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process that takes carbon dioxide from the air and turns it into carbohydrates that the plant uses for food. When the plant looses some of this ability, it overcompensates by producing additional leaves. The result: an even thicker, denser lawn.
