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best lawncare upkeep methods by grass type
Bermuda Grass
Fine-to-medium texture, light green, spreads via stolons/rhizomes High traffic, heat, drought tolerance; dense, quick recovery; athletic fields Not shade-tolerant, browns in winter, can be a weed
Best Method of Upkeep:
Mow 1-2 inches, fertilize up to 3 lbs N/1,000 sq ft yearly, water during droughts, dethatch/aerate, weed control
Centipede Grass
Medium texture, bright green, slow-growing, stolons Low maintenance, heat-tolerant, acidic soil, shade-tolerant, less mowing Poor traffic tolerance, disease-prone (Centipede decline), thatch risk
Best Method of Upkeep:
Minimal fertilization, acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0), occasional mowing, disease management
St. Augustine Grass
Coarse, medium-dark to blue-green, thick stolons Dense sod, weed-resistant, shade/drought/salinity tolerant, winter color High maintenance, prone to SAD, pest issues
Best Method of Upkeep:
Mow 2.5-3 inches, fertilize up to 3 lbs N/1,000 sq ft yearly, regular watering, pest/disease control
Zoysia Grass
Medium-to-fine, dark green, stolons/rhizomes, stiff feel Durable, low maintenance, lush color, shade/drought/cold tolerant, wear-resistant Slow establishment, may take time for dense roots
Best Method of Upkeep:
Less frequent mowing, water during establishment, fertilize as needed, weed control
Carpet Grass
Coarse, light green, stolons, prolific seedheads Low maintenance, poor soil tolerance, partial shade, native adaptation Less aesthetic (coarse, light), frequent mowing for seedheads, can be weed
Best Method of Upkeep:
Regular mowing for seedheads, occasional
