Western Nebraska’s weather limits the turf choices for home lawns. Only Kentucky bluegrass and buffalograss can withstand the region’s icy winters, making them the best grass seeds for western Nebraska.
If you’re interested in the best grasses for the rest of the state, visit our guide: “The Best Grass Seed for Nebraska Lawns.”
Kentucky bluegrass: Best grass for full sun
Kentucky bluegrass has the best cold tolerance out of the cool-season grasses grown in the Great Plains. Commonly found in home lawns, Kentucky bluegrass is a great option for western and central Nebraska, where winters have heavy snowfall, strong winds, and extremely cold temperatures.
Kentucky bluegrass is famous for its elegant, dark green foliage. But keep in mind that this beautiful turf has high-maintenance needs, including fertilization, dethatching, and full sun exposure. Learn how to care for this grass in our article: “Kentucky Bluegrass: How to Grow and Care for It.”
Grass Seed Options:
– Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed (3 lbs.)
– SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed (5 lbs.)
Buffalograss: Best low-maintenance turf
The only warm-season grass recommended for Nebraska, buffalograss can adapt statewide. If you are looking for low-maintenance turf, buffalograss may be a great option for you. After its establishment, buffalograss has almost no need for irrigation, making it a great choice for western Nebraska lawns (which get less rainfall than the eastern part of the state).
However, be mindful that because it is a warm-season turf, buffalograss has a shorter green period when compared to other cool-season lawns you may see in your neighborhood. While Kentucky bluegrass lawns have green foliage from April to November, buffalograss’s green period goes from June to October.
Learn more about how to care for this grass in our article: “Buffalograss: How to Grow and Care for It.”
Grass Seed Options:
– Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds (1 lb. of seeds)
– Buffalograss seed (primed) (5-lb. bag)
When to call a pro
Tired of doing all the boring lawn care tasks by yourself? Well, the good news is that we have trusted pros near you. Contact a trusted lawn care pro in your region and rest easy while our experts take care of your lawn for you.
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