| Grass Type | Warm/Cool
Season Grass | Growing Season | Growth | Tolerates | Care | Preferred
Soil Types | Color | Key Traits |
| Centipede | Warm | April-October | Slow-growing.
Low-profile grass. Dominant Grass. | Does not tolerate high traffic. | Does not need much fertilizer. Slow growth means less mowing. Lowest maintenance grass.
| Tolerates All. Does well in low nutrient soils. | Med. Green. Med-Thick blades. | Dense, Tightly-Woven. Running grass. Tight, dense turf prevents weed growth once established. |
| Bermuda | Warm | March-October | Spreads easily, quick-growing, low profile. Dominant Grass. | Drought, Heat, Salt, High Traffic | Low profile requires less mowing | Well-draining soils. Tolerates most soil types | Light green. Thin, fine blades. | Very hardy grass. Dense & Tightly-woven. Running grass. |
| Zoysia | Warm | March-October. Early greening. | Low profile, slow growing | Drought, Heat, Partial Shade, Traffic
Salt | Close, weekly mowings produce the best grass and prevent thatch buildup. Avoid over-application of nitrogen: This also is responsible for thatch problems. In shaded areas, Zoysia should be mowed as frequently, but not as closely. | Tolerates All. Does well in high pH and heavy soils. Clay or Sand. Prefers well-drained soils. | Light-Med. Green. Thin, fine blades. | Dense & Tightly-woven. Very stiff blades. |
| Carpetgrass | Warm | March-October | Low profile. | Very Salt Tolerant. Sun, Heat, & Shade Tolerant. Tolerates poor drainage. Traffic tolerant. | Does not require fertilizers - excels in low nutrient soils. Seed stalks will grow to 12" if not mowed regularly. Shallow roots make it more sensitive to drought. | Tolerates all. Does well in damp and shady areas that other grasses may not grow in. Also likes acidic soils. | Dark Green. Wide blades with rounded tips. Two seed stalks. | Looks like St. Augustine. Dense & Tightly woven. Running grass. |
Fescues
(Lawn) | Cool | Spring & Fall | Med-profile. Slow growing.Grows well in Spring & Fall. During the summer, it will stay light green, but will not grow. | Grows well in full-sun or full-shade. Traffic tolerant.
Disease resistant. | Slow growth means less mowing.Often needs irrigation during summer months to stay green. May need overseeding periodically if "patchy". | Tolerates most, but grows best on fertilized, well-draining soils with an acidic soil. | Dark green. Med-blades. | Fine blades. Clumping grass. Does not "run". Easy to establish a fescue lawn. |
Fescues (Pasture)
Regular & Endophyte-free | Cool | Spring & Fall | Med-profile. Grows well in Spring & Fall. During the summer, it will stay light green, but will not grow. | Grows well in full-sun or full-shade. | May need overseeding periodically if "patchy". | Tolerates most, but grows best on fertilized, well-draining soils with an acidic soil. | Dark green. Med-blades. | Single-blade grass. Does not "run".
Several varieties available, including Kentucky 31 - which is our #1 choice for erosion control. |
| Rye | Cool | October-May | Med-profile. Grows well in the winter. Will die off in warmer months. | Frost tolerant. Sun and Shade Tolerant. | An annual grass- will need to be reseeded each year. Quick-growing will require regular mowing. | Tolerates all. | Bright Green. | Excellent for a quick-growing erosion control ground cover. Also great for over-seeding for a green winter lawn. |
| Millets | Warm | April - October. Will not tolerate spring frosts. | Produces large seed heads. German Foxtail is a low-growing variety. Brown Top is a med. height (2'-4'). Cattail and Pearl Millet are the tallest varieties at 5'-8'. | Drought tolerant. | Prefers rich fertilizer. An annual grass. | Does exceptionally well on sandy, loamy soils. Stays lush and tender in hot dry conditons. | Green with coarse stems and long leaves. Lush and leafy. | Excellent for erosion control & pastures. For Pastures, Hybrid Pearl Millet or Cattail Millet is recommended. Used for game plots. |
