![\"Purple](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Purple-Coneflower.jpg\")
The big-hearted town of Peoria in the middle of Illinois has wide appeal. Sitting right on the banks of the Illinois River, Peoria has a picturesque backdrop that many cities can only dream of. When you find yourself putting down roots in a city that one national publication dubbed one of the Top 50 Best […]
\n","content":"\nThe big-hearted town of Peoria in the middle of Illinois has wide appeal. Sitting right on the banks of the Illinois River, Peoria has a picturesque backdrop that many cities can only dream of.
\n\n\n\nWhen you find yourself putting down roots in a city that one national publication dubbed one of the Top 50 Best Places to Live, you might as well embrace the area and landscape your property with native plants. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of the best native plants for Peoria and the surrounding areas.
\n\n\n\nIncluded in this article:
\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: PumpkinSky / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurple coneflower resembles daisies, but this native beauty has a large center cone that stands well above the dry, papery petals. It is the most popular type of coneflower grown and one of the first native wildflowers to jump into mainstream horticulture.
\n\n\n\nThis beautiful plant looks stunning when planted en masse and creates a soothing rustle when the papery petals brush up against one another in the breeze. Flowers appear between mid to late summer, and when deadheaded, purple coneflowers may gift you a second round of blooms before the season ends.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 2 to 5 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 1 to 2 feet
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Medium green, rough texture
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full to part sun
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Fertile loam; tolerates clay if dry
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall (may need more during dry periods)
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Japanese beetles, leaf spot, aster yellows disease
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: None
\n\n\n\n![\"Cardinal](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cardinal-Flower.jpg\")
Photo Credit: linnaeus / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sensational cardinal flower blooms for about a month in late summer, displaying brilliant red flowers that attract hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies to your garden. Plants get their common name from the bright red robes traditionally worn by Roman Catholic cardinals.
\n\n\n\nThese plants are excellent choices for wet areas in your yard. They naturally occur in wetlands and thrive in full sun and light shade. They aren’t long-lived perennial species, but they self-seed prolifically, so you’ll always have a cluster of cardinal flowers bringing color to your yard.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 2 to 4 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 1 to 2 feet
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Dark green,
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full to part sun
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Loamy, rich, moist soil
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Keep the soil consistently moist
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Snails, slugs
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: Toxic to humans and pets
\n\n\n\n![\"Common](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Common-Milkweed.jpg\")
Photo Credit: USFWS Mountain-Prairie / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContrary to its name, milkweed isn’t considered a noxious weed anywhere in the United States. This tough wildflower is the only host plant for the endangered monarch butterfly, making it an essential aspect of native habitats.
\n\n\n\nMilkweeds were once widespread across the prairies of the Midwest, but habitat destruction has severely reduced the plant’s range and numbers. Thankfully, gardeners are increasingly adding them back into their landscapes. They are loved, of course, for bringing in the bold, beautiful monarchs but also appreciated for their fragrant, purplish-pink flowers that appear in late spring or early summer.
\n\n\n\nHowever, be mindful that milkweed sap contains alkaloids that irritate everything except the monarch butterfly.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 2 to 5 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 24 to 30 inches
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Dark green with fine, soft hairs
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full sun
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Well-draining
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall; may need more during dry periods
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Large or small milkweed bugs, swamp milkweed beetles, blue or red milkweed beetles, milkweed aphids, and furry milkweed tussock moth caterpillar
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: Cause eye and skin irritations and are poisonous to pets when ingested
\n\n\n\n![\"closeup](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Black-Eyed-Susan.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack-eyed Susans are among the most easily recognized flowering perennials and a favorite of gardeners. These tough-as-nails plants also look like daisies, with their center discs in deep, rich hues and bright yellow to orangish, oblong petals.
\n\n\n\nAs members of the sunflower family, black-eyed Susans thrive in rocky, infertile soils where most other plants can’t survive. Between this, and their heat and drought tolerance, it’s no wonder you often see them blanketing roadside ditches and open fields across the country.
\n\n\n\nBe careful when planting them, though. They spread aggressively through underground stems called rhizomes and prolific self-sowing. Their spreading is excellent if you want to fill in a flowerbed, but it can be problematic when planted close to other plants.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 2 to 3 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 1 to 2 feet
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Bright green with coarse hairs
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full sun
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Well-drained, not too rich
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil dries out
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Aphids, slugs, snails, powdery mildew, aster yellows, Southern blight, downy mildew, rust
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: None
\n\n\n\n![\"Beautiful](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3912256151_865e2a4b51_c-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwitchgrass is an important native prairie grass that grows well in any soil type and under any moisture level. Their low maintenance needs have given them solid standing as landscaping plants. Growing upwards of six feet tall, they work well as background plantings in flower beds, hedges, or privacy screens.
\n\n\n\nDifferent varieties offer you a variety of foliage colors. Switchgrass plants are available with reddish-tinged, steel-blue, or metallic blue-green foliage that takes on a golden glow come autumn. Seed heads are pinkish early in the season and fade into a reddish-brown to add even more interest to fall landscapes.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Perennial bunchgrass
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 3 to 6 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 2 to 4 feet
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Medium green with a prominent midrib
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full sun
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Well-drained, not too rich
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about 1 inch of water per week the first year, then only during dry periods
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Very few
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: None
\n\n\n\n![\"Purpletop\"](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Purpletop.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Joanna Boisse / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurpletop is a native warm-season ornamental bunchgrass. It grows individually or in tufts and frequently in ditch banks alongside the road. Come late summer, it puts out flower spikes with reddish-purple seed heads that bring rich color to the landscape into November. It’s often called grease grass; the seed heads are covered in an oily, sticky substance.
\n\n\n\nThis native grass does well in part shade and even in moist conditions, making purpletop a fantastic choice for growing under the canopy of larger trees or as a foundation plant against your home.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Perennial bunchgrass
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 3 to 5 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 3 feet
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Green, rough
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Adapted to all types
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about 1 inch of water per week the first year, then only during dry periods
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Very few
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: None
\n\n\n\n![\"Bottlebrush](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bottlebrush-Grass.jpg\")
Photo Credit: I, SB Johnny / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBottlebrush is a cool-season grass that likes cooler temps and grows abundantly during the spring and fall. It’s one of the few native plants on this list that is shade-tolerant and prefers a wooded area over full sun. Plant it under your big oak trees, where it receives a little bit of dappled light to add tremendous interest and texture.
\n\n\n\nThe tall grass has a unique spike arrangement that sets atop bright green blades, making it easily recognizable. As its name states, the spikelets resemble a large-bristled brush used for cleaning bottles. Over time, bottlebrush grass reseeds itself to form small colonies of plants.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Cool-season perennial grass
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 2 to 5 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 3 feet
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Blue-green to grey-green, mostly hairless
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Part shade to shade
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Loamy, well-drained
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about 1 inch of water per week the first year, then only during dry periods
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Aphids, leaf spot
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: None
\n\n\n\n![\"Shooting](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Shooting-Star.jpg\")
Photo Credit: C T Johansson / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShooting star plants are a spring ephemeral—a plant that is in full glory in spring but then fades into the background—so they add glorious color to your early-season landscape. This charming native plant has pink, purple, or white flowers resembling shooting stars streaking across the night sky.
\n\n\n\nAlso known as prairie pointer, the shooting star used to grow abundantly through moist wooded areas or rocky slopes in cooler climates. Now it is frequently grown as a garden ornamental and, in 1993, received the Royal Horticulture Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 9 to 20 inches
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 9 to 12 inches
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Emerald to grayish green with a prominent midrib
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Partial shade, will tolerate full sun in cooler climates
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Rocky or sandy, well-drained
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about 1 inch of water per week when flowering, less during the summer
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Very few
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: none
\n\n\n\n![\"closeup](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Prairie-Smoke.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Jay Sturner from USA / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe prairie smoke plant is one of the earliest spring bloomers on the prairie, and it brings a delicate, unique look when planted in your yard. In late spring, each flowering stem bears clusters of nodding, feathery pink, maroon, or purple bell-shaped flowers in clusters of three to nine. Once fertilized, the nodding blooms transform into arrays of wispy pink, feathery blooms.
\n\n\n\nPrairie smoke forms a colorful ground cover resembling delicate puffs of smoke from your planting beds. Plants don’t like to be overcrowded by taller perennials, so give them at least 18-24 inches of space.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 6 to 18 inches
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 6 to 12 inches
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Semi-evergreen, deeply cut margins
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Full sun
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Tolerant of types, as long as well-drained
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Needs about inch of water per week when flowering, less during the summer
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Root rot
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: None
\n\n\n\n![\"Great](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Great-Blue-Lobelia.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat blue lobelia is perfect if you’re looking for a rough, hardy perennial that brings late summer color to your yard. This easy-to-grow native perennial blooms gorgeous, light icy-blue blooms in late summer, drawing in a crowd of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
\n\n\n\nPlants thrive in moist garden spots and grow well in damp clay soils where other plants struggle. They will grow in sunny places if plenty of moisture is present. When grown in its favored spot of shaded, moist areas, great blue lobelia will gladly spread and multiply to bring you dozens of new plants each spring.
\n\n\n\nGrowth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
\n\n\n\nMature Height: 3 to 4 feet
\n\n\n\nMature Width: 12 to 18 inches
\n\n\n\nFoliage: Medium green, somewhat coarse
\n\n\n\nSunlight Needs: Sun, part shade, shade
\n\n\n\nSoil Preferences: Clay, loam, sand
\n\n\n\nWater Requirements: Keep soil moist
\n\n\n\nDisease or Insect Problems: Snails, slugs
\n\n\n\nPotential Hazards: Toxic if ingested in large quantities
\n\n\n\nAll the plants mentioned above are native to Peoria and, in theory, should do well in your yard. However, it is crucial to consider some things when choosing plants for your landscape.
\n\n\n\nIs your yard in full sun, or are you planting in partial or full-shade spots?
\n\n\n\nAre you looking to plant in full sun, partial shade, or full shade? Or trying to find a plant that will do well in mixed conditions? You always want to match the sun exposure to the plant’s needs. A plant that needs full sun will struggle in the shade, and vice versa. Since Peoria has a varied climate and plenty of trees, this list contains a nice mix of plants that thrive in different conditions.
\n\n\n\nWhat kind of soil are you working with?
\n\n\n\nLike sun exposure, it’s also critical to consider the soil in your landscape. The soil type directly affects water retention and drainage. It wouldn’t be wise to put a plant needing well-draining soil in a planting spot with heavy clay that holds water. You must also pay special attention to the specific planting area, as your yard can have anomalies with slightly different soil textures.
\n\n\n\nWhat size space are you working with?
\n\n\n\nIt’s always a challenge when buying new plants because they tend to look so small for the space you’re working with. Remember, though, you should always consider a plant’s mature size, not how big it is, when you purchase it. Over time that plant will grow, and you don’t want to buy something that will be too large for the space after a few years.
\n\n\n\nWhen buying native plants to add to your landscape, it’s always helpful if you can buy them locally. Not only does it support local businesses, but these plants are also usually propagated from parents acclimated to your climate, so they are better equipped to survive your seasons.
\n\n\n\nDreaming of a yard filled with native plants but overwhelmed with choices or trying to figure out what’s best for your yard? Reach out to our Peoria lawn care pros! Our experts are ready and looking forward to helping you make your landscape dreams come true.
\n\n\n\nMain Photo Credit: Pettingill-Morron House / Mmikhailova / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
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\n","content":"\nVirginia’s Capital Region is a place of unique character, with a history that runs deep as the nation’s birthplace and a culinary scene that boasts some of the finest tobacco and oysters around. As a homeowner in this remarkable region, you can add to its legacy by incorporating the best native plants for Virginia’s Capital region into your yard.
\n\n\n\nNative plants are adapted to the local region, making them low-maintenance and reliable for any gardener. And by planting them, you’re not only beautifying your yard, but you’re also supporting the local ecosystem by providing habitats for native wildlife. In this article, we’ll explore the top eight native plants for Virginia’s Capital Region, giving you all the tips to turn your yard into a true gem in this historic and breathtaking landscape.
\n\n\n\nNative plant benefits include:
\n\n\n\nIn this article, we’ll cover the following:
\n\n\n\n![\"Black](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Black-Oak-Quercus-velutina-leaves.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Jay Sturner from USA / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConsider the black oak tree if you want to add a touch of natural beauty to your backyard in Virginia’s capital region. This stunning native tree boasts glossy, dark green leaves that turn brilliant shades of orange, brown, and yellow in the fall, creating a striking contrast against its black bark.
\n\n\n\nIn the summer, its acorns provide food for local wildlife, such as squirrels, turkeys, white-tail deer, and other small mammals. Not only is the black oak visually appealing, but it’s also a hardy and low-maintenance tree that makes a beautiful shade for large areas. So why not bring a piece of Virginia’s natural beauty to your backyard with the majestic black oak tree?
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Tree
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Prefer deep, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil, but tolerates poor dry soils.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Deciduous perennial.
\n\n\n\nFragrance: No fragrance.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Spring
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Dry to moderate. Well-drained soil.
\n\n\n\nMature height: 50 to 60 feet
\n\n\n\nPotential hazards: It is toxic to horses.
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Low. The best time to propagate this plant is mid-autumn or late winter, either through seed or grafting. Its deep taproot makes transplanting a challenging task.
\n\n\n\n![\"Willow](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Willow-Oak.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Katja Schulz / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe willow oak is a fantastic option for homeowners looking to add beauty to their backyard. This native tree is a sight to behold, with its bright green foliage during the summer months and its stunning yellow or russet hues in the fall. The tree’s bark is also a standout feature, ranging from dry to dark brown and providing a unique texture to your landscape.
\n\n\n\nNot only is the willow oak a visually striking addition, but it also provides food for several species of birds and mammals. This tree is a fast grower, which means you’ll be able to enjoy its many benefits in no time. From its natural beauty to its wildlife contributions, the willow oak is an excellent choice for backyard enthusiasts looking to enhance their outdoor space.
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Tree
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Clay, loam, sand. Acid, neutral. Moist but well-drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Deciduous perennial.
\n\n\n\nFragrance: No fragrance.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Spring
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Moderate to High.
\n\n\n\nMature height: 40 to 75 feet
\n\n\n\nPotential hazards: It is toxic to horses.
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Low. The Willow oak showcases impressive resilience by enduring the destructive impact of strong winds and substantial amounts of ice and snow without succumbing to breakage. To uphold its shape, it is advisable to prune it regularly, while it’s recommended to fertilize it thrice annually.
\n\n\n\n![\"Sassafras](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sassafras-Leaves.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Randy Everette / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSassafras is a versatile and beautiful tree to plant in your yard. This native tree boasts unique, mitten-shaped leaves that turn gorgeous shades of orange, red, and yellow in the fall, making it a stunning addition to any autumn landscape.
\n\n\n\nBut sassafras is more than just a pretty face – it also produces fragrant, spicy bark and roots used in traditional medicine and cooking. Plus, it’s relatively low-maintenance and can live well in various soil types and sun exposures.
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Tree
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun to partial shade.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Clay, loam, acid, neutral. Moist but well-drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Deciduous perennial.
\n\n\n\nFragrance: Aromatic properties are present in all parts of the common sassafras tree. When the young bark is scratched, it emits a delightfully spicy fragrance.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Spring
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Low to moderate.
\n\n\n\nMature height: 30 to 60 feet
\n\n\n\nPotential hazards: This plant has low-severity poison characteristics.
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Average. To maintain a shrub-like size, sassafras trees can be pruned by cutting them down to the ground every 2 to 3 years. Additionally, it’s important to protect this tree from harsh winter conditions.
\n\n\n\n![\"Common](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Common-Partridge-Pea.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Cbaile19 / Wikimedia Commons / CC0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you dream of adding some vibrant color and texture to your backyard, the common partridge pea is a native plant that you won’t want to overlook. This striking wildflower produces clusters of showy yellow blooms throughout the summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to your yard.
\n\n\n\nIts deep roots can help improve soil health and prevent erosion, making it an excellent choice for areas with poor soil or sloping terrain. And with its ability to tolerate drought and flooding, the common partridge pea is a hardy and adaptable addition to any garden.
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Herbaceous
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Clay, loam, sand. Acid, alkaline, neutral. Well-drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Deciduous annual.
\n\n\n\nFragrance: No fragrance.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Summer
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Dry to moderate.
\n\n\n\nMature height: 1 to 3 feet
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Low. This plant has an aggressive self-seeding habit, especially in dry and open spaces. For optimal growth, it’s recommended to sow the seeds between late March and May.
\n\n\n\n![\"Smooth](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Smooth-Oxeye-False-Sunflower.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Lystopad / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe smooth oxeye is a gorgeous wildflower that requires little maintenance. Its bright yellow blossoms and unique serrated leaves are eye-catching and can add color to any sunny area of your yard. This plant is hardy and simple to cultivate, making it a great option for any gardener. Plus, its attractive blooms are known to attract bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds, adding to the liveliness and beauty of your backyard.
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Herbaceous
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun to partial shade.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Acid, alkaline, neutral. Moist but well-drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Deciduous perennial.
\n\n\n\nFragrance: No fragrance
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Autumn, spring, and summer.
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Moderate.
\n\n\n\nMature height: 3 to 6 feet
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Low. To encourage prolonged blooming, it’s recommended to deadhead the flowers. After the flowering period, cutting the plant back is also advised.
\n\n\n\n![\"Green](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Green-arrow-arum-Peltandra-virginica.jpg\"){kind=icon}
Photo Credit: Chris Light / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those seeking a captivating and hardy plant to enhance their Virginia backyard, the arrow arum is an aquatic plant sure to make a splash. With its glossy, dark green leaves and long stalks, this native species can add a touch of elegance to any water feature or garden.
\n\n\n\nThe large leaves are striking and can vary in shape and size, but often they feature an arrowhead shape. Arrow arum is a vigorous grower; once established, it can spread to fill out any space. The arrow arum is a choice that will delight you and any visitors to your yard.
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Aquatic herbaceous
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun to partial shade.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Clay, loam, sand. Acid, alkaline, neutral. Poorly drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Perennial
\n\n\n\nFragrance: No fragrance.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Spring and summer.
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Wet
\n\n\n\nMature height: 1.5 to 2 feet
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Moderate. Arrow arum is a versatile plant that can thrive in standing water up to 6 inches deep or consistently moist, boggy soils. This plant can be propagated through either seed or division.
\n\n\n\n![\"Wild](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wild-Pink.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Fritzflohrreynolds / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those looking for a plant that is both showy and easy to care for in their backyard, the wild pink is an excellent option to consider. This plant will embellish any outdoor space with its rosy pink flowers resembling phlox and forming five wedge-shaped petals in a tubular shape.
\n\n\n\nWild pink is a compact, mat-forming plant that gives a splash of color to any landscape. Its hardy nature makes it a fantastic choice for those looking for a low-maintenance plant. The plant produces a fruit capsule that splits open to release tiny brown seeds, which can easily propagate and establish new plants.
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Herbaceous
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Chalk, loam, sand. Alkaline, neutral. Well-drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Perennial.
\n\n\n\nFragrance: No fragrance.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Spring.
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Low.
\n\n\n\nMature height: 10 inches to 1 foot
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Low. Once the plant is established, it prefers not to be disturbed. However, it can be propagated through various methods, such as seeds, cuttings, or division.
\n\n\n\n![\"Red](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Red-Chokeberry-Aronia-arbutifolia.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Mr.TinMD / Flickr / CC BY-ND 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a multi-seasonal showstopper in your Virginia backyard, the red chokeberry is an excellent choice. This multi-stemmed shrub offers something unique in every season.
\n\n\n\nIn the spring, the red chokeberry showcases flat-topped clusters of white to light pink, five-petaled flowers with red anthers that bloom in abundance. The dark green, glossy leaves emerge following the flowers, providing a lush backdrop that consistently transforms into a stunning orange-red hue in the fall. The plant produces bright red, pear-shaped berries that stay on the shrub until December or January, adding a pop of color to the winter landscape.
\n\n\n\nThe reddish-brown, exfoliating bark provides additional visual interest during the colder months. With its year-round appeal, the red chokeberry is an ideal choice for any Virginia backyard looking to add natural beauty and color..
\n\n\n\nPlant type: Shrub
\n\n\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
\n\n\n\nSun: Full sun to partial shade.
\n\n\n\nSoil: Clay, loam. Acid, neutral. Moist but well-drained.
\n\n\n\nDuration: Deciduous perennial
\n\n\n\nFragrance: Flowers have a sweet scent.
\n\n\n\nBloom time: Flowers blossom in spring. But it has a four-season interest.
\n\n\n\nWater needs: Medium
\n\n\n\nMature height: 5 to 10 feet
\n\n\n\nMaintenance: Low. These plants can endure wet sites and even occasional flooding. They can be propagated through various methods, such as seeds, soft-wood cuttings, or taking out suckers and potting them during the plant’s dormant period.
\n\n\n\nPlanting native plants in your backyard can provide many benefits, such as supporting local ecosystems, attracting wildlife, and reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. However, not all native plants are good for every backyard. When selecting the right plant, factors such as soil type, sunlight, and moisture levels must be considered.
\n\n\n\nAdditionally, it is essential to be aware of your backyard’s hardiness zone, which determines your area’s climate conditions and temperature range. Virginia’s capital region USDA hardiness zone is 6 and 7, which means plants suitable for those zones can tolerate the region’s typical winter temperatures.
\n\n\n\nHere’s a plant list of some popular native plant species for the Virginia department:
\n\n\n\nFor more information on native wildflowers, groundcovers, trees, invasive species, and shrubs, visit the PlantVirginiaNatives.org website.
\n\n\n\nRichmond has many native plants, including:
\n\n\n\nTo thrive native plants thrive in soil that is deeply moistened and not frequently watered. It is recommended to provide a single 30-minute soak every 7-10 days instead of multiple 10-minute waterings per week. The frequency of watering should be determined based on several factors, such as the soil type, exposure to sunlight, weather conditions, and the age of the plant.
\n\n\n\nSoutheast Virginia’s native plants include:
\n\n\n\nNorthern Virginia’s native plants include:
\n\n\n\nIt is highly recommended to purchase native plants from local nurseries. They offer a wide selection of plant species that are well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions and employ knowledgeable staff who can give expert advice on native plant care and maintenance.
\n\n\n\nFor additional information on sustainability initiatives, guides on native plants, and the significance of native plants, kindly visit the website of the Virginia Native Plant Society.
\n\n\n\nWhen beginning your landscaping dream, it’s important to remember that choosing the appropriate plant is just the initial step. Sustaining the well-being of your lawn is just as crucial in ensuring the long-term prosperity of your landscape.
\n\n\n\nLooking for a Virginia lawn care pro near you to maintain your landscape? We have trusted pros in Richmond, Chesterfield, and various other cities throughout Virginia’s Capital Region.
\n\n\n\nMain Photo Credit: Maymont Park / Watts / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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\n","content":"\nPicking out a new grass type is never easy. Whether it’s because the old grass died or you just want a change of pace, it can be difficult to know what type of grass will grow best in your area when you need a new one. This article discusses the best grass types for Idaho to help you pick out your new lawn in the Gem State.
\n\n\n\nIn this article, we’ll cover:
\n\n\n\nIdaho is in the cool-season zone when it comes to grass types. This means that the best grasses for this area are cool-season grasses as opposed to warm-season.
\n\n\n\nThe main difference between warm-season and cool-season grasses is that cool-season grasses grow best between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while warm-season grasses grow best between 75 and 90 degrees.
\n\n\n\nAnother difference between warm and cool-season grasses lies in their growing seasons. Cool-season grasses experience most of their growth in early spring and autumn, whereas warm-season grass grows the most in summer.
\n\n\n\n![\"Backyard](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/kentucky-bluegrass-yard.jpeg\")
Photo Credit: Brenda Ryan / Wikilawn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for a new grass type, Kentucky bluegrass is a good choice. Despite its name, it has a lovely dark green color, which, combined with its fine texture, makes it a beautiful grass that looks good in just about any lawn.
\n\n\n\nKentucky bluegrass has decent tolerance for drought and foot traffic tolerance, but low tolerance for shade, so it’s a good choice if you have a sunny yard and plan to use your outdoor space semi-regularly. Keep in mind that it’s a high maintenance grass, so you’ll need to give it lots of attention.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season
\n\n\n\nSpreads By: Rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade Tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought Tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nFoot Traffic Tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance Needs: Moderate mowing and high fertilization
\n\n\n\nMowing Height: 2.5 to 3.5 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for Disease: Moderate to high; prone to dollar spot, leaf spot, necrotic ring spot, summer patch, and stripe smut
\n\n\n\nPotential for Pests: Moderate
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6 to 7.5
\n\n\n\nSoil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
\n\n\n\nOther Notes: Kentucky bluegrass is the most commonly used lawn grass in the United States
\n\n\n\n![\"closeup](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Perennial-Ryegrass.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerennial Ryegrass is a bunch-type cool-season grass with a light green color and a fine texture that makes it pleasant to walk on. It can be grown by itself, but it’s also commonly used in mixtures with other grass seeds, such as Kentucky bluegrass, due to perennial ryegrass’ quick germination and turf formation. It’s also good for overseeding existing lawns for the same reason.
\n\n\n\nPerennial ryegrass has the highest foot traffic tolerance of any cool-season grass, making it a great choice for homeowners who like to have a lot of outdoor activities, such as barbecues or games of catch. Its shade and drought tolerance are unfortunately low, however, so keep an eye on this grass and make sure it’s getting plenty of sun and water.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season
\n\n\n\nSpreads By: Bunch-type
\n\n\n\nShade Tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought Tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nFoot Traffic Tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nMaintenance Needs: Moderate mowing and fertilization
\n\n\n\nMowing Height: 1.5 to 2.5 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for Disease: High. Common diseases include leaf spot, gray leaf spot, and red thread
\n\n\n\nPotential for Pests: Moderate
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5 to 8, prefers 6 to 7
\n\n\n\nSoil Type: Prefers good drainage and fertility
\n\n\n\nOther Notes: Best foot traffic tolerance of any cool-season grass
\n\n\n\n![\"Tall](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Tall-Fescue-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTall Fescue grass is a hardy cool-season grass with a medium to dark green color and a coarse texture. It grows very quickly, meaning that it requires frequent mowing, but it unfortunately can’t repair damage easily. It has good tolerances across the board, especially drought tolerance, and has a deep root system, making it ideal for homeowners who need a tough grass that can handle conditions others can’t.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season
\n\n\n\nSpreads By: Bunch-type with short rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade Tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nDrought Tolerance: Moderate to high
\n\n\n\nFoot Traffic Tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance Needs: Frequent mowing
\n\n\n\nMowing Height: 2 inches, mow once grass reaches 3 inches tall
\n\n\n\nPotential for Disease: Low when properly maintained
\n\n\n\nPotential for Pests: Moderate
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5 to 6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil Type: Prefers clay soil with good drainage
\n\n\n\nOther Notes: Tall fescue has the highest heat tolerance among cool-season grasses
\n\n\n\n![\"Man's](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Red-Fescue-a-species-of-fine-fescue.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Red Fescue (a type of fine fescue) Matt Lavin / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFine fescue grass is a cool-season grass with a nice gray-green color and a fine texture. Its tolerances vary among cultivars, and it’s a low-maintenance grass with good disease and pest resistance. It grows slowly and, like tall fescue, doesn’t self-repair, so be careful with it.
\n\n\n\nFine fescue is a good middle-of-the-road grass for someone who likes options. Whatever the conditions in your outdoor space, fine fescue’s varied tolerances among its cultivars means that there’s likely one for you. It’s particularly known for its shade tolerance, boasting the best out of all cool-season grasses, making it a good choice for a shady lawn.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season
\n\n\n\nSpreads By: Depends on the cultivar; some spread by rhizomes while others are bunch-type
\n\n\n\nShade Tolerance: Moderate to high, depending on cultivar
\n\n\n\nDrought Tolerance: Moderate to high, depending on cultivar
\n\n\n\nFoot Traffic Tolerance: Low to moderate, depending on cultivar
\n\n\n\nMaintenance Needs: Low fertilization and mowing needs
\n\n\n\nMowing Height: 2.5 to 4 inches, depending on cultivar
\n\n\n\nPotential for Disease: Moderate
\n\n\n\nPotential for Pests: Moderate
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6 to 6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil Type: Prefers dry soil
\n\n\n\nOther Notes: Fine fescue has one of the finest textures out of all turf-type grasses
\n\n\n\n![\"California](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UC-Verde-Buffalograss-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Susan Harris / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnlike most others on this list, buffalograss is a warm-season grass. Its resistance to cold means that it can survive Idaho’s winters, but it will unfortunately go dormant for 7 months out of the year in Idaho’s climate.
\n\n\n\nSome major advantages it has, however, are its high drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It’s a nice hands-off grass if you can’t spend as much time on your lawn as you’d like.
\n\n\n\nIt has a nice gray-green coloration and a fine texture, and grows very quickly in the right conditions. Buffalograss has low shade and foot traffic tolerance, so make sure it gets plenty of sun and you don’t wear it out with too many outdoor activities.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Warm-season
\n\n\n\nSpreads By: Stolons
\n\n\n\nShade Tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought Tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nFoot Traffic Tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nMaintenance Needs: Low fertilization and mowing needs, but requires weed control
\n\n\n\nMowing Height: 2 to 3 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for Disease: Low
\n\n\n\nPotential for Pests: Moderate
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6.5 to 7.5
\n\n\n\nSoil Type: Prefers clay soil, does not tolerate sandy soil
\n\n\n\nOther Notes: Buffalograss gets its name from the fact that it was a common food source for the Buffalo that once roamed the Great Plains.
\n\n\n\nIdaho’s Panhandle gets a fairly average amount of rainfall, so it has more flexibility in terms of drought tolerance than areas like Idaho Falls. It also gets a fair amount of sun, so you should have no trouble keeping a grass with low shade tolerance. Kentucky Bluegrass or perennial ryegrass are both good candidates for Northern Idaho and the surrounding area.
Boise is located roughly in Central Idaho. It tends to have hot, dry summers and cool, shady winters, so you’ll need a grass type that can handle both. With this in mind, Kentucky bluegrass is a bit too intolerant of shade to truly thrive. Tall and fine fescue can both handle the conditions Idaho’s capital has to offer with ease, so they’re the winners for Boise.
Idaho Falls is located in Southeast Idaho. It has an average annual rainfall of 16.9 inches and enjoys plenty of sunshine, though not enough to be considered arid or semi-arid. Grasses for this area need to be sun-lovers that can handle the light precipitation.
Buffalograss has very high drought tolerance and, as a warm-season grass, thrives with plenty of sun. If you don’t mind it going dormant, it’s a very good grass type for the Idaho Falls area.
When picking out a specific grass type for your Idaho lawn, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. The conditions in your yard are extremely important, as they will determine what kinds of grass you can have and how well they will do. For example, if your lawn gets a lot of sunlight, you should pick one that grows best in full sun.
\n\n\n\nYou also need to consider the amount of work you’re willing to put into your lawn on a regular basis. If you’re trying to create a low-maintenance landscape that you don’t have to put a lot of effort into, consider a grass type that needs less maintenance than most.
\n\n\n\nIf you’re having trouble picking out a new grass type for your lawn, or if you just need general lawn care and landscaping services, contact an Idaho lawn care pro near you. We have trusted lawn care pros in many cities across the state, including Boise, that can handle the lawn’s mowing, trimming, and edging.
\n\n\n\nMain Photo Credit: F. F. Beale House / Tamanoeconomico / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
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\n","content":"\nAfter enjoying the rainforests at Olympic National Park or the stunning waterfall at Snoqualmie Falls, you may want to return home to a landscape just as beautiful and inviting. That’s why we’ve gathered the best grass types for Washington that thrive in the state’s cool weather and rainy conditions.
\n\n\n\nIt doesn’t matter if you live in the rainier, milder climate of western Washington or the drier, colder temperatures of eastern Washington, you’ll find grass with properties that work best for your home and lifestyle.
\n\n\n\nIn this article:
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen choosing a grass type for your lawn, your options include warm-season grasses and cool-season grasses. Washington has a diverse climate and is broken down into several major regions. Even with the differences in weather, cool-season grasses thrive best in all areas of the state.
\n\n\n\nWarm-season grasses thrive in hot, humid climates. They go dormant during the cold winter months, from late autumn through early spring, as temperatures cool. The grass turns brown when the temperatures drop below freezing.
\n\n\n\nWarm-season grass thrives best in areas with hot summers and short, mild winters, so most grasses in the southern regions of the country are warm-season grasses.
\n\n\n\nWhile warm-season grass is green in the summer, cool-season grass is brown and dormant during this time of year. Like warm season-grasses, freezing temperatures send cool-season grasses into dormancy. But cool-season grasses go dormant later in the season than warm-season grasses.
\n\n\n\nCool-season grass thrives when air temperatures are between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Another characteristic of cool-season grasses is that they are well-adapted to areas that experience wide variations in temperatures. Because they grow best in cool to mild weather, most grasses in the northern regions of the United States are cool-season grasses.
\n\n\n\nThe climates in western Washington and eastern Washington are different. Because different climates, soil types, and other factors affect grass health and growth, we identify which grass types are best for each major region:
\n\n\n\nThe most prevalently used grass in the United States is Kentucky bluegrass. It is well adapted to eastern Washington’s soil and extreme temperature fluctuations. However, it’s not well-suited for the soil and mild, cool, and moist climate of western Washington.
\n\n\n\nKentucky bluegrass requires a lot of maintenance, like frequent mowing, watering, and fertilization, but the hard work may be worth the benefits. Bluegrass quickly fills in bald patches after a lawn is established. So, if you have bare spots, you may want to consider bluegrass. This grass type also helps prevent erosion.
\n\n\n\nIt has a dark green color and establishes into a lush, dense lawn. Kentucky bluegrass prefers properties that get a lot of sun. If trees or buildings block out the light on your property, fine fescue or tall fescue have more shade tolerance and are better options.
\n\n\n\nKentucky bluegrass is soft, has moderate foot-traffic tolerance, and recovers quickly from damage. These characteristics have made it a common choice for sports fields in adapted areas. Therefore, Kentucky bluegrass is right at home on properties with homeowners who love to have lawn parties or host play dates full of children playing hide-n-seek across the lawn a few times a month.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Moderate mowing and high fertilization needs
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height to 2.5 to 3.5 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Moderate to high; prone to several diseases, such as dollar spot, leaf
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6 – 7.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Performs best in well-drained, heavy soils with high fertility.
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Used in most pastures in the northeastern part of the country because it tolerates heavy grazing. Varieties developed for lawn use need more watering, dethatching, and fertilization than varieties used for animal feeding.
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\n\n\n\nPerennial ryegrass is an excellent choice for Washington because it thrives in both eastern and western Washington. If you live in the dividing zone of the Cascade range, you’ll have the comfort of knowing this grass is well-suited for both sides of the line.
\n\n\n\nPerennial ryegrass mixes well with other grass types like bentgrass, fine fescues, and Kentucky bluegrass. Although Kentucky bluegrass is a good choice for quickly filling in bare spots, ryegrass may be a better option for bald spots or if you need to overseed or start a new lawn. Ryegrass germinates and establishes more quickly than some other grass types, including Kentucky bluegrass.
\n\n\n\nRyegrass’s blades are a glossy sheen on one side, and the stem base is reddish-purplish. Perennial has the least shade and drought tolerance of all the grasses on this list. With all of the rain the Cascade range and western Washington receive, a home in these regions will be a good place for this grass variety.
\n\n\n\nPerennial ryegrass is ideal for those who like to entertain outdoors. It has more wear resistance than other grasses adapted to the Pacific Northwest area. Its fine texture provides a soft landing for falls. If your lawn is host to hide-n-seek games a few days a week, you’ll love perennial ryegrass.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Has a bunch-type growth habit
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Moderate mowing and fertilization requirements. Thatch is not significant.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height to 1.5 to 2.5 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: High. Common diseases include gray leaf spot, red thread, and leaf spot/melting-out.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: Can grow in soils with a pH between 5 and 8, but prefers between 6 and 7.
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Prefers good drainage and fertility, but can tolerate some poor drainage.
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Helps with weed suppression. Lawns are made more traffic-resistant and disease-resistant when perennial ryegrass is mixed with Kentucky bluegrass.
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\n\n\n\nFine fescue is another grass type that homeowners gravitate towards because it grows early and mixes well with other types of grass, like Kentucky bluegrass, bentgrass, and turf-type perennial ryegrass.
\n\n\n\nHomeowners overseeding an existing lawn or filling in blank patches may choose fine fescue over perennial ryegrass or Kentucky bluegrass because fine fescue is the most shade-tolerant of all the cool-season grasses. It’s a better option if your home is significantly shady and plants don’t get much direct sunlight. The chewings variety is the most shade-tolerant fine fescue species.
\n\n\n\nFine fescue has a blue-green tint. Its fine texture provides a soft cushion for bare feet, but its traffic tolerance is low to moderate. It won’t tolerate routine kickball games or lawn parties.
\n\n\n\nFine fescue has low fertilizer, mowing, and watering requirements, so it’s possible to have an immaculate lawn without a lot of work. Its moderate to high-drought tolerance makes it a good selection for the drier Rocky Mountain Region, Plateau Region, and Eastern Cascade Range.
\n\n\n\nFine fescue thrives across the entire Washington area.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Creeping red fescue spreads by rhizomes, while other fine fescues are bunch-type grasses, such as chewing, hard, and sheep fescues.
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate to High, depending on species
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate to High, depending on species
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Low to Moderate, depending on species
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Low fertilizer and mowing needs.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height between 2.5 and 4.0 inches, depending on species.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Moderate. Common diseases include red thread, leaf spot, dollar spot, summer patch, and powdery mildew.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6-6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Will not perform well in wet soil conditions. Prefers drier soils and tolerates a wide range of soil types and fertility.
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Sheep fescue, hard fescue, creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, and chewings fescue are the most commonly used varieties.
\n\n\n\n![\"Tall](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3863142192_bea9f90f09_o-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
\n\n\n\nTall fescue has wide leaves and a dark green, glossy color. It’s well-adapted to cold, heat, and shade. To prevent damage and stress during long dry spells, homeowners need to mow and water tall fescue often.
\n\n\n\nHowever, it won’t need as much irrigation as some other grasses in non-drought conditions, like perennial ryegrass. This is because tall fescue has moderate to high-drought tolerance, making it ideal for the drier eastern Washington area.
\n\n\n\nTall fescue grows well in both eastern and western Washington.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Produces short rhizomes but has a bunch-type growth habit
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate to High
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Frequent mowing. Does not produce significant thatch.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height to 2 inches when the grass reaches 3 inches tall.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Tolerant of most diseases when properly maintained.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5-6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers fertile clay soils with good drainage.
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Some varieties remain green year-round, like Falcon, Olympic, and Houndog.
\n\n\n\n![\"Beautiful](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/27944336965_d3cbf50ee2_c-1.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nColonial bentgrass has a light green color and dense covering. It grows best when it gets sunlight in the morning and shade in the afternoon and when nights are cool.
\n\n\n\nColonial bentgrass has moderate to high maintenance needs. In addition to requiring mowing at least once weekly, bentgrass also needs to be dethatched, watered, and fertilized often. Although it’s adapted to both the east and west sides of Washington, its high watering needs make it ideal for the heavier rainfall in western Washington and the Cascade region.
\n\n\n\nColonial bentgrass has a soft texture and average foot-traffic tolerance. It’s not the best choice for regular get-togethers on the lawn.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Short rhizomes that may bring about short stolons
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nTraffic tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Moderate to high. Best when mowed short, at least once weekly.
\n\n\n\nRecommended mowing height: Set the mowing height between 0.5 and 1 inch.
\n\n\n\nPotential for Disease: Moderate. Susceptible to Fusarium patch in the winter. Vulnerable to Take-all patch when young but severity decreases as turf develops.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5-6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Tolerates poor soil conditions, but prefers moist and fertile soil.
\n\n\n\nOther Notes: Highland Colonial Bentgrass is a cultivar that’s slightly more heat and drought-tolerant.
\n\n\n\nThe best grass types to grow in Western Washington include:
\n\n\n\nThe mild, cool, and moist climate of western Washington, which includes cities like Tacoma and Seattle, is what cool-season grasses crave. Summer temperatures usually remain at 79 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Although winter days typically don’t fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures can drop into the low 20’s. Cool-season grasses have the necessary hardiness to survive these freezing lows.
\n\n\n\nThe Cascades are somewhat ambiguous, as they separate or sit between eastern and western Washington. The Cascade Mountains divide the state into two major provinces: eastern Washington and western Washington.
\n\n\n\nThe northern part of the mountains is in eastern Washington and includes most of the Columbia River Plateau. The western part of the Cascade range has the greatest population and includes cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Bellingham, Olympia, and Tacoma. The mountains get a lot of snow and rain, making it a wet area.
\n\n\n\nThe following regions are located in western Washington:
\n\n\n\nThe best grass types to grow in eastern Washington include:
\n\n\n\nEastern Washington does not have the wet reputation of western Washington because the Cascades thirstily drink up most of the rain. The eastern side of Washington, which includes cities like Ellensburg, Wenatchee, and the Tri-Cities, has a dry climate and experiences summers and winters with more extreme temperatures. It’s usually between 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the upper 30s in the winter, compared to western winter days that rarely go lower than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
\n\n\n\nSummer temperatures average between the high 80s and mid-90s. Although warm-season grasses thrive best in higher temperatures, eastern Washington needs grass types that can withstand its freezing winter days, too. Cool-season grasses grow best in extreme temperatures, so it is best suited for an area like eastern Washington, which battles both extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
\n\n\n\nThe best types of grass for Seattle are the cool-season grasses discussed in this article, except for Kentucky bluegrass. It’s recommended that Kentucky bluegrass be used only as a mixture with other grasses for the western Washington area.
Seattle homeowners are advised not to use Kentucky bluegrass as monostands, meaning it should not be planted as the only grass type. So, fine fescue, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, and colonial bentgrass are the best grasses for Seattle.
According to Washington State University, warm-season grasses like Zoysia, St. Augustine, bermudagrass, and centipedegrass are not adapted to Washington’s climate and should not be used.
At the time of that publication, buffalograss was being evaluated for use in the area. A more recent article reported it should not be used in western Washington. It can be used in central Washington, but only in areas that are low to moderately maintained.
Kentucky bluegrass will work for you if you live on the eastern side of the Cascade range. But Kentucky bluegrass is not recommended for western Washington. If you’re not quite sure what side you’re on, or you’re closer to the middle, avoid bluegrass and stick with perennial ryegrass, the fescues, and colonial bentgrass.
There’s not much difference between the grasses that thrive in the different regions of Washington, except for Kentucky bluegrass and colonial bentgrass. Nevertheless, if you live in drier regions like the Rocky Mountain Region and Plateau Region, you may want to choose grasses with the highest drought tolerance, like fine fescue or tall fescue.
\n\n\n\nFungal lawn disease spreads in the humidity and cool temperatures in the Pacific Northwest area west of the Cascades. If you live in this area, opt for grasses that are immune to diseases these conditions cause. For example, perennial ryegrass has good immunity.
\n\n\n\nBe sure to choose grass that is well-suited for your yard’s characteristics and your family’s lifestyle.
\n\n\n\nLooking for a Washington lawn care pro near you? We have trusted lawn care pros in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and many more cities across the state.
\n\n\n\nMain Image Credit: House Seattle Washington / Wonderlane / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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\n","content":"\nWhen they’re not in front of the TV shouting “Roll Tide”, many Alabamians enjoy spending time outside, including in their own backyards. Whether you’re sipping sweet tea by the pool or playing football, a healthy lawn will improve your outdoor experience. And choosing one of the best grass types for Alabama makes it much easier to maintain a pristine lawn.
\n\n\n\nIn this article:
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore choosing a grass type, consider your grass zone. For example, North Alabama is in the transitional zone, and the rest of the state is in the warm-season grass zone. Thus both warm- and cool-season grasses do well in northern Alabama, but central and southern Alabama favor warm-season grass.
\n\n\n\nWarm-season grass prefers hot weather, so its growth peaks in spring and summer, and it typically goes dormant in the winter. In contrast, cool-season grass prefers moderate temperatures, so its growth peaks in the spring and fall, and many cool-season grasses go dormant in both winter and summer.
\n\n\n\nAlabama’s long, hot summers make it best suited for warm-season grass. Homeowners in North and Central Alabama should consider cold-tolerant varieties that withstand winter cold fronts.
\n\n\n\n![\"Green](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Bermudagrass-1.jpg\")
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\n\n\n\nDue to its beauty and resilience, bermudagrass is Alabama’s most popular turf grass. It quickly grows into a dense dark green lawn that is highly tolerant to foot traffic, resistant to weeds, and forgiving when exposed to salt. So if you live on the Gulf Coast or play sports on the lawn, bermudagrass is an excellent choice.
\n\n\n\nThe main disadvantage of bermudagrass is all the work it takes to maintain it. Because it’s fast growing, you must mow it a lot, and it also requires frequent fertilization and dethatching. Also, if you live in North or Central Alabama, consider cold-tolerant bermuda cultivars, such as Yukon bermudagrass, to ensure it survives a harsh winter.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Warm-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Stolons and rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Low; thrives in full sun
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Needs frequent mowing due to fast growth rate; develops thatch easily; needs regular fertilization
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set the mowing height between 0.5 and 1.5 inches for hybrid bermudagrass cultivars. Mow common bermudagrass down to 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Good resistance to disease, although diseases are common; low resistance to insects
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6-6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Tolerates most soil types
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Bermudagrass requires more fertilization than most Alabama turf. Therefore, conduct a soil test every year or two to ensure you provide enough nitrogen and lime for the lawn. Avoid burning the grass by using a fertilizer that contains no more than one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
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\n\n\n\nZoysiagrass grows densely in the heat, but can tolerate colder temperatures than most warm-season grasses. It is also salt-tolerant and able to adapt to just about any well-drained soil. Thus, zoysia is a great option for lawns throughout the state. Additionally, it has much better shade tolerance than bermudagrass and requires less maintenance.
\n\n\n\nAlabama’s most popular zoysia variety is zoysia japonica. Its coarse light green blades are drought tolerant and resistant to weeds. Many homeowners in northern Alabama choose Meyer zoysiagrass, a zoysia japonica cultivar with high cold tolerance. However, if you have many trees, consider emerald zoysia because it is better at tolerating shade.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Warm-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Stolons and rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: High, but recovers slowly from damage
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Low nitrogen fertilization requirements, although, it’s prone to thatch build-up.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height between 1 and 2 inches.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Good disease tolerance overall, but may get dollar spot or brown patch fungus
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6-6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Well-draining, some cultivars more tolerant of a wide range of soils than others
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Zoysia has good tolerance to herbicides and pesticides.
\n\n\n\n![\"close](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bahia-grass-1.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Forest and Kim Starr / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
\n\n\n\nIf you are looking for low-maintenance turf, bahiagrass is drought-tolerant and rarely needs fertilizer. Due to its deep root system, bahia pulls more moisture and nutrients from the soil than most grass types. Additionally, it resists most insects and seldom succumbs to disease.
\n\n\n\nAlthough bahia is low-maintenance, it can be challenging to mow. In the warm months, bahiagrass grows long seed stems that are difficult to cut. However, frequently sharpening your lawn mower blades will make mowing easier.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Warm-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Stolons
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Low, but more shade-tolerant than bermudagrass.
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Low fertility requirements. Expect frequent mowing.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Ideal grass height is 3 to 4 inches.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Good resistance to disease and insect infestations
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5 to 6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Performs well in sandy loam soils, but tolerates a wide range of soils, including soils with low fertility.
\n\n\n\nOther notes: You can plant bahiagrass from seeds or sod, but the lawn will establish much quicker with sod.
\n\n\n\n![\"Green](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Centipedegrass-2.jpg\")
Photo Credit: James Becwar / Wikimedia Commons / CC0
\n\n\n\nMany Alabamians like centipedegrass because it looks similar to St. Augustinegrass but is more cold-tolerant. However, it isn’t as cold-tolerant as the other lawn grasses on our list, so it’s best kept in South and Central Alabama. Consider TifBlair, because it can withstand colder weather than typical centipedegrass.
\n\n\n\nAdditional advantages of centipedegrass include its adaptability to various soil types and its tolerance to shade. However, centipede grows slowly and can’t handle much foot traffic.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Warm-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Stolons
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Low fertilizer requirements. Requires weekly mowing.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height between 1 and 2 inches.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Common diseases include brown patch, leaf spot, and Pythium root rot.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5-6
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Thrives in wet, poorly drained sandy soils with low fertility
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Regularly mow your lawn to its recommended height and avoid over-fertilizing to prevent winter illness. Also, be careful of herbicides and pesticides that may weaken the grass.
\n\n\n\nNorth Alabama is in the transitional grass zone. It has cooler temperatures than the rest of the state, so heat-tolerant cool-season grass grows well in Florence, Huntsville, and the surrounding area.
\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
\n\n\n\nMany homeowners in northern Alabama choose tall fescue because it’s highly adaptable. For example, it needs less sun than most grass types, so it keeps its dark green color, even in partially shaded areas. Additionally, tall fescue handles moderate foot traffic, tolerates drought, and resists most diseases.
\n\n\n\nAlthough it is one of the most heat-tolerant cool-season grass species, tall fescue doesn’t like extreme heat, so it is best left in North Alabama. Consider heat tolerance cultivars, such as Firenza II or Bonfire.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Produces short rhizomes but has a bunch-type growth habit
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate to High
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Frequent mowing. Does not produce significant thatch.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height to 2 inches when grass reaches 3 inches tall.
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Tolerant of most diseases when properly maintained.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5-6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers fertile clay soils with good drainage.
\n\n\n\nOther notes: To compensate for summer thinning, overseed fescue grass in the fall. It may periodically need additional grass seed.
\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Brenda Ryan / Wikilawn
\n\n\n\nKentucky bluegrass is America’s most popular turfgrass, but it doesn’t like Alabama’s steaming summers. So Alabamians who want the look of Kentucky bluegrass choose Southern Blue. It’s a mixture of Kentucky bluegrass and Texas bluegrass developed by Texas A&M. Southern Blue handles heat and shade better than tall fescue, making it one of the best cool-season grasses for southern lawns.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Moderate mowing and fertilization requirements.
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Set mowing height to 2 to 3 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: It is especially susceptible to diseases in the summer.
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5 to 6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Let it grow 3 to 4 inches in the summer before mowing. Don’t fertilize during the summer; the best months to fertilize are September and February.
\n\n\n\nThe best grass types for North Alabama include:
\n\n\n\nThe best grass types for Central Alabama include:
\n\n\n\nThe best grass types for South Alabama include:
\n\n\n\nWarm-season grass does the best in Mobile and the surrounding area. Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass are two of the best warm-season grasses for Alabama, and they are both salt-tolerant, which is important if you live by the sea.
The best grass types for Huntsville are the following:
● Bermudagrass
● Zoysiagrass
● Tall fescue
● Southern Blue
The best grass types for Birmingham are the following warm-season grasses:
● Bermudagrass
● Zoysiagrass
● Bahiagrass
● Centipedegrass
When choosing plants for your yard, please consider the following:
\n\n\n\nIf you want a lush and beautiful lawn, consider hiring a professional. Experienced lawn care pros in Alabama can take the weight of yard work off your shoulders, so you’ll have extra time to take a trip to Little River Canyon National Preserve or visit the USS Alabama.
\n\n\n\nMain Image Credit: Chris Pruitt / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
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\n","content":"\nLiving in the North Star State, spending time outdoors becomes embedded in your lifestyle — from fishing on the Rainy River to snowshoeing along Gunflint Trail to hiking through Maplewood State Park. But your personal true north, at least when it comes to caring for your homestead, is designing a lawn as lush as all those nearby public green spaces. Achieve your landscaping ambitions by planting one of the best grass types for Minnesota, detailed below.
\n\n\n\nIn this article, we’ll cover:
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe difference between warm-season and cool-season grasses boils down to their distinct biologies, which cause them to complete photosynthesis in different ways. Specifically, the number of carbon atoms the grass type carries during photosynthesis determines the type of weather in which various grass types can grow.
\n\n\n\nWarm-season grasses contain four carbon atoms, meaning they can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen more easily in hot weather, favoring temps up to 95 degrees. Grasses under this classification typically grow from early summer through early fall, as they are drought-tolerant, lovers of full sun, and haters of frigid conditions.
\n\n\n\nCool-season grasses contain three carbon atoms, making them best suited for temperatures between 65 degrees and 75 degrees. Their prime growing season is from late winter to early spring, as they are unbothered by frost and can withstand shade and colder weather. They also actively grow in autumn.
\n\n\n\nWhile our summers are becoming increasingly warmer, it’s because of Minnesota’s cold winters that the only grass types that can flourish here are cool-season varieties.
\n\n\n\n![\"Close](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kentucky_Blue_Grass.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Pilot138-17 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
\n\n\n\nA favorite of homeowners across Minnesota, Kentucky bluegrass is beloved for its thick, carpet feel; dark green, rounded blades; and blue-tipped seedheads. Germination of this grass species takes place through subterranean stems called rhizomes, which can also help repair the grass if it starts to suffer under heavy foot traffic.
\n\n\n\nThis turfgrass has little tolerance for shade and delights in full sun — as long as it gets plenty of water. Periods of drought are not welcomed by Kentucky bluegrass, but it can survive just fine, falling dormant to protect itself. Of all the cool-season grasses, though, this choice is the best at withstanding the below-freezing temps Minnesota is known for.
\n\n\n\nTo keep this high-maintenance turf in tip-top shape, be sure to seed, fertilize, aerate, dethatch, and use broadleaf weed control as needed between late summer and early fall.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Rhizomes
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Moderate
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Moderate mowing frequency and high fertilization needs
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Moderate to high; prone to several diseases, such as dollar spot, leaf spot, necrotic ring spot, summer patch, and stripe smut
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6 – 7.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Performs best in well-drained, heavy soils with high fertility
\n\n\n\nOther notes: For homeowners living in the Northeast region and Northwest region, an assorted mix of Kentucky bluegrass seed and turf-type tall fescue or perennial ryegrass thrives best; available premixed and bags are typically marked “Northern mixture”
\n\n\n\nRather than a single grass species, fine fescue is actually an umbrella term for a variety of grass types — from creeping red fescue to Chewings fescue to hard fescue to sheep fescue — and each one grows differently, depending on the surrounding conditions. For example, hard fescue and sheep fescue grow best in full sun, while Chewings and creeping red fescue grow really well in shaded areas. Variation is also seen in color, with hues ranging from dark green to light green to blue-green, contingent on type.
\n\n\n\nUnlike Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue loves shade; sandy, rocky, and clay-based soils; is salt-tolerant, and is super low-maintenance — and eco-friendly, as its manual water needs are virtually nonexistent. Area rainfall should more than suffice, and even if a drought comes along, this grass species will be just fine; although, it may go dormant and turn brown.
\n\n\n\nMade up of pointy, but soft, narrow blades that feel smooth to the touch, fine fescue is a barefoot-friendly lawn grass. And while it’s not a fan of heavy foot traffic (think kids and pets regularly running around and playing on it), your lawn should be totally fine for average use.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Creeping red fescue spreads by rhizomes, while other fine fescues are bunch-type grasses, such as Chewings, hard, and sheep fescues.
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate to high, depending on species
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate to high, depending on species
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Low to moderate, depending on species
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Low fertilizer and mowing needs
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Between 2.5 and 4 inches, depending on species
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Moderate; common diseases include red thread, leaf spot, dollar spot, summer patch, and powdery mildew
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 6 – 6.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Will not perform well in wet soil conditions; prefers drier soils and tolerates a wide range of soil types and fertility
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Grows well in all regions (Northwest region, Northeast region, Central region, the Metro, Southwest Region, South Central region, and Southeast region), especially when mixed with varieties of fine fescues or with other cool-season grasses
\n\n\n\nFiner than traditional tall fescue (which doesn’t hold up as well in Minnesota winters), this grass species isn’t troubled by heavy foot traffic or drought because of its deep roots. Identified by its emerald green color and coarse texture, turf-type tall fescue is another low-maintenance option and can thrive in either full sun or partial shade.
\n\n\n\nTurf-type tall fescue is available to grow bunch-style or with rhizomes and has low water and fertilization needs. Plant as a combination of various turf-type tall fescue cultivars and expect an even deeper root system with stronger drought and disease resistance. You can also blend this type with Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Bunch-style growth habit or rhizomes, depending on variety
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Moderate; grows well in partial shade and full sun
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Moderate to high
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: Moderate to high
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Weekly mowing; low water and fertilization needs
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Between 2 and 4 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: Tolerant of most diseases when properly maintained; use fungicide to fight brown patch
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: 5.5–7.5
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Dry, sandy soil
\n\n\n\nOther notes: Grows well statewide. Most cold hardy in the Southeast region.
\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Lolium_perenne_L._Perennial_Ryegrass_-_cultivated_3.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Arthur Chapman / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-2.0
\n\n\n\nThere’s a semi-quick fix for those bare patches and thinning areas bringing down the aesthetic vibe of your lawn — perennial ryegrass. Quick with the germination process, this fast-growing grass, which spreads via vertical “tillers,” produces a bunch-style growth with wide blades, a dark green hue, and a glossy sheen. While you can plant it on its own, experts suggest combining it with other cool-season grasses, such as turf-type tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass.
\n\n\n\nIt’s not the most cold-hardy or drought-resistant of the cool-season grasses, but it does boast some salt tolerance and can withstand heavy foot traffic. This sun-loving grass should be planted in well-drained, fertile soil and must receive regular watering.
\n\n\n\nClassification: Cool-season grass
\n\n\n\nSpreads by: Bunch-type growth habit
\n\n\n\nShade tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nDrought tolerance: Low
\n\n\n\nFoot traffic tolerance: High
\n\n\n\nMaintenance needs: Moderate mowing and fertilization requirements; thatch is not significant
\n\n\n\nMowing height: Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches
\n\n\n\nPotential for disease: High; common diseases include gray leaf spots, red thread, and leaf spot/melting-out
\n\n\n\nSoil pH: Can grow in soils with a pH between 5 and 8 but prefers between 6 and 7
\n\n\n\nSoil type: Prefers good drainage and fertility but can tolerate some poor drainage
\n\n\n\nOther notes: One of the best grass seeds for Northwest and Northeast regions; higher quality output.
\n\n\n\nOverseeding is just what it sounds like — planting seeds over grass that already exists. This is done to fill in bare and thinning spots to produce a thicker, lusher lawn. In the Metro, as well as in other regions of our state, the best time to overseed is in the fall. The lack of extreme temps this time of year will allow optimal germination for the new seeds.
Now that you know the best grass seed to use on your lawn, let’s take a look at the ones you should avoid. When it comes to warm-season grasses, including bermudagrass and Zoysia, none are a fit with Minnesota’s climate.
And while perennial ryegrass is a nice pick for these upper midwestern temps, annual ryegrass is, well, not so much. The latter does not recur like its perennial sister, so it’s usually only used as a temporary cover.
Transforming your yard from traditional lawn to prairie is another sustainable option. In this scenario, you’d use native ornamental grasses as an alternative to turfgrass. Benefits of prairie lands include diverse flora and fauna and low-maintenance landscaping. Here are a few native grasses to use:
• switchgrass
• big bluestem
• Canada wildrye
• blue grama
• prairie dropseed
• yellow-fox sedge
• bottlebrush grass
Your selection of turfgrasses, ornamental grasses, and native plants should take into account the growing conditions of your yard: Is it shade- or sun-heavy? Is the soil rich and fertile or dry and sandy? What about the hardiness zone, maintenance commitment, and types of wildlife you’d like to attract?
\n\n\n\nIf you still have absolutely no clue where to start, hit up spots like Afton State Park and Roscoe Prairie Scientific and Natural Area for inspiration. Need to hire a Minnesota lawn care pro near you to maintain the yard’s new turf? Connect with trusted pros in Minneapolis and many more cities across the state.
\n\n\n\nMain Photo Credit: Minnesota Office Building / Ken Lund / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
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