{"id":28267,"date":"2024-08-15T12:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T12:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=28267"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:37:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:37:33","slug":"best-grass-seed-central-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Grass Seed for Central Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass are the best grasses for central Oregon. These grasses thrive in our warm summers and cold winters.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That doesn&#8217;t mean they&#8217;re all the same. Each tolerates shade, drought, and foot traffic differently. It&#8217;s important to understand this to choose the right grass for your needs and preferences.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-2dff60b4-a6ed-47e9-9065-be39cdfc9409\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>Table of Contents:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/#0-perennial-ryegrass-establishes-fast\" style=\"\">Perennial ryegrass: Establishes fast<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/#1-tall-fescue-handles-heat-\" style=\"\">Tall fescue: Handles heat\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/#2-fine-fescue-good-in-shade\" style=\"\">Fine fescue: Good in shade<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/#3-kentucky-bluegrass-handles-cold-\" style=\"\">Kentucky bluegrass: Handles cold\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/#4-for-more-on-oregon-grasses\" style=\"\">For more on Oregon grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/#5-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-perennial-ryegrass-establishes-fast\"><span id=\"perennial-ryegrass-establishes-fast\">Perennial ryegrass: Establishes fast<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"pyrennial ryegrass in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-24172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-610x458.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Patton | <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perennial ryegrass germinates in 5 to 7 days and has fine-textured, dark green leaves. Winters don\u2019t get too cold in central Oregon, so this grass performs exceptionally well throughout the region. Perennial ryegrass grows vigorously in spring and fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season grass thrives in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Perennial ryegrass is bunch-forming, so it can\u2019t self-repair but can handle high-foot traffic. Summers often reach the 80s in Bend, Madras, and Prineville, so we recommend watering your grass regularly to prevent it from going dormant.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/perennial-ryegrass-guide\/\">growing perennial ryegrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Handles heavy foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Feels soft underfoot&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Low mowing requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2717 Looks patchy<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Prone to diseases and insects&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=b48af169cc658e37f48fa1c4d1950189&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=d678debae2c9b3077137a8ec03c2fc2c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-tall-fescue-handles-heat-\"><span id=\"tall-fescue-handles-heat\">Tall fescue: Handles heat&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue\" class=\"wp-image-18900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Patton | <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tall fescue is an excellent choice for central Oregon because it can handle the summer heat better than other cool-season grasses. This cool-season grass looks beautiful with medium to dark green leaves and grows vigorously in spring and fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass has coarse-textured blades and thrives in full sun but can handle partial shade. It endures foot traffic relatively well but can\u2019t self-repair because it\u2019s bunch-forming. Tall fescue has an extensive root system and resists drought exceptionally well.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more about <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">growing tall fescue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Resists diseases<\/td><td>\u2717 Looks patchy<br>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Requires frequent mowing<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=8c3ffc5f8867b395553dcbf0bf83b43f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=bf527bf170a63b0858f88195755e0b12&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=f77048e934f02b05a8aea0466b5fdfc9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-fine-fescue-good-in-shade\"><span id=\"fine-fescue-good-in-shade\">Fine fescue: Good in shade<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"fine fescue grass\" class=\"wp-image-20576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1-610x405.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Patton | <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescue is a group of five different fine-textured, medium-green grasses: Chewings fescue, hard fescue, sheep fescue, slender creeping red fescue, and strong creeping red fescue. These grasses perform well even in Bend, Sunriver, and Prineville, where the temperatures reach the 80s in the summer. Fine fescues can survive with just four hours of dappled sunlight.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These grasses look beautiful and are easy to care for. They grow vigorously in spring and fall. Fine fescues are the softest of all cool-season grasses, but they don&#8217;t withstand high-foot traffic and can&#8217;t self-repair. Creeping red fescue is an exception because it spreads by rhizomes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">growing fine fescue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Looks beautiful<br>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Low fertilizer and maintenance needs<\/td><td>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Susceptible to diseases and pests<br>\u2717 Not resilient to foot traffic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=ae1d374dcd21399f7514d39af0a5dc4a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=91cc18a4f6838cb7cb67e4ea75680feb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=09fe566ea7257db1707883965443c1ef&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-kentucky-bluegrass-handles-cold-\"><span id=\"kentucky-bluegrass-handles-cold\">Kentucky bluegrass: Handles cold&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of kentucky grass in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-23751\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kentucky-bluegrass-blades-close-1392558278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass withstands cold exceptionally well and is an excellent choice for central Oregon. Kentucky bluegrass grows dense and looks beautiful with its dark green leaves. This grass is durable and can self-repair because it spreads by rhizomes. Kentucky bluegrass has a medium-fine texture and is soft on bare feet.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Kentucky bluegrass requires regular watering.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/kentucky-bluegrass-guide\/\">growing Kentucky bluegrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Looks beautiful<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Excellent ability to self-repair<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Spreads quickly<\/td><td>\u2717 Requires frequent watering and fertilization<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Prone to thatch buildup, diseases, and pests&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Takes longer to germinate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=934519849155af63668fdda30a6d0ef8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=c4d05c6119c6e1c8d171b90494ddaadf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-for-more-on-oregon-grasses\"><span id=\"for-more-on-oregon-grasses\">For more on Oregon grasses<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the links below to learn about the best grass types for other regions of Oregon:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-oregon\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Oregon<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Southern Oregon<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Willamette Valley<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-oregon-coast\/\">The Best Grass Seed for the Oregon Coast<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-what%E2%80%99s-the-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-central-oregon\"><span id=\"whats-the-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-central-oregon\">What\u2019s the best time to plant grass seed in central Oregon?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early fall, when the soil temperature ranges from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, is the best time to plant cool-season grasses. For more information, check out our guide on when to plant grass seed in Oregon.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-what-planting-zone-is-central-oregon\"><span id=\"what-planting-zone-is-central-oregon\">What planting zone is central Oregon?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing your planting zone helps you identify plants that thrive in your region. Central Oregon is located in zone 6b, which means winter temperatures can get as low as -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Check out our guide on growing zones of central Oregon.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-when-to-hire-a-professional\"><span id=\"when-to-hire-a-professional\">When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right grass is key to a lush and healthy lawn. If you need help with it or regular lawn maintenance, get in touch with Lawn Love. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/oregon\">seasoned pros<\/a> can make your yard stand out in your neighborhood without you having to break a sweat.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Lawn Care and Landscaping Resources for Oregon:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Central Oregon Native Plants for Landscaping<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lawn Love participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Lawn Love may earn revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wienecke_House_-_Bend_Oregon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ian Poellet<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, fine fescue, and Kentucky bluegrass are the best grasses for central Oregon. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":28273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[622,623],"class_list":["post-28267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oregon","tag-lawn-care-bend-or","tag-lawn-care-redmond-or"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/house-in-bend-or-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Abdul Wadood","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/abdul-wadood\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/113"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28267"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28267\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}