Growing a healthy lawn involves preparation & maintenance, but regardless of how well you’ve done both if you choose the wrong seed you will fight an uphill battle & the lawn is doomed. Grasses that flourish in an open sunny area may not survive in the shade. Some grasses are more durable than others & are better suited for high-traffic areas.

Grasses are separated into cool & warm season varieties. Cool season grasses including bluegrass, annual & perennial ryegrass, & bent grass should be used in cooler climates. Cool-season grasses are usually blended in a seed mix than can be spread with a broadcast seeder. In warmer climates, use warm-season grasses including St. Augustine, Bermuda, centepede, & buffalo grass. Warm-season grasses are planted as singl-species plugs.

Some seeds need more water than others, but in general you can expect to do more watering if you live in an arid part of the country, (duh). If you live in a mixed climate you may need to blend warm & cool-season grasses for a successful lawn.

Most likely, the seed sold in stores in your area will grow there & will be marked for use in sunny or shaded areas. I have always had good luck with a mixture of rye & fescue in the Clarksville area, but you may want to check with the Co-op extension service or one of the local nurseries for your particular application. You can even take a soil sample to the Co-op for a free analysis to get a better idea of what your lawn may require. It’s getting that time of year so get a game plane together & get to work!

Thanks for reading my article titled, "Choosing The Best Grass Seed For Your Area. I hope that you enjoyed reading it.

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