For shady lawns: <\/strong>Fine fescue is not only cold-hardy and low-maintenance but also grows easily without direct sun.<\/p> For a thick turf carpet:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass is impressively cold-resistant and also stunning in appearance.<\/p> For fast-growing grass:<\/strong> Perennial ryegrass grows rapidly and is easy to care for.<\/p> Where in Alaska can you grow grass?:<\/strong> Parts of southern and central Alaska experience warm summers. So if you want a lush, green lawn, you can certainly get one here.<\/p> The cold- and shade-resistant fine fescue is a great choice for Alaska. It comes in different varieties, so you can get the one that works best for you. Actared and boreal red fescues are native to the state, and they grow in local gravel. Generally, any fine fescue variety tolerates shade and is easy to grow.<\/a><\/p> However, if you want to use your lawn as more than a pretty background, take note that fine fescue doesn\u2019t tolerate too much foot traffic. Also, the grass is rarely available as sod, which means you need to plant it<\/a> and take care of it while it establishes.<\/p> Grass Seed Options:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass grows into a dense, green turf once established. It gives a clean, showy cut. Moreover, it not only resists cold like a champ but also repairs itself from damage. It\u2019s available as sod, allowing for quick establishment if desired.<\/p> Be aware, however, that this grass needs the most frequent watering out of the three. Therefore, it\u2019s a bit more challenging to care for Kentucky bluegrass.<\/a> It\u2019s also prone to a variety of problems like thatch, diseases, insects, and weeds.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: <\/strong> The last option is perennial ryegrass, a fast-growing, drought-tolerant grass. It will establish even quicker if you buy it as sod instead of seed. It\u2019s not prone to thatching, and you can mow it with a reel mower. <\/p> There are some downsides to growing perennial ryegrass,<\/a> however. It doesn\u2019t heal itself well when it gets damaged, so too many barbecues and days spent outdoors may take their toll on the grass. It also doesn\u2019t tolerate heat, drought, or shade. Additionally, it\u2019s vulnerable to some diseases.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: <\/strong> Much of Alaska is cold and icy, but not all of it. Because of their overall milder weather, cities like Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan in the Southeast can grow beautiful, green turfgrass. Additionally, cities like Fairbanks in central Alaska experience warm summers compared to the rest of the state, so grass grows well there, too.<\/p> If you live in an area that gets warm summers, you can pick from the three aforementioned grasses. Here are their features, in a nutshell:<\/p> The shade-resistant fine fescue<\/span><\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)
\u2013 Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p> The dense and cold-hardy Kentucky bluegrass<\/span><\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Jacklin Seed – Biltmore Blue Blend – 100% Kentucky Bluegrass (5 lbs.)<\/p> The fast-growing perennial ryegrass<\/span><\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/p> How to choose the best grass in Alaska<\/span><\/h2>