{"id":28499,"date":"2024-08-14T15:58:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T15:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=28499"},"modified":"2025-05-05T01:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T01:01:08","slug":"best-grass-seed-willamette-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Grass Seed for the Willamette Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses like tall fescue, fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial grass thrive in the Willamette Valley\u2019s warm summers and cold winters.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They vary in their ability to tolerate shade, drought, and other stresses. It&#8217;s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each grass to choose the right one for your lifestyle and preferences.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-43c06f31-7d5a-4b06-8ca2-f61f1423065a\" 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-willamette-valley\/#0-tall-fescue-handles-heat-\" style=\"\">Tall fescue: Handles heat\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/#1-fine-fescue-low-maintenance\" style=\"\">Fine fescue: Low-maintenance<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/#2-perennial-ryegrass-establishes-quickly\" style=\"\">Perennial ryegrass: Establishes quickly<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/#3-kentucky-bluegrass-good-in-cold-weather\" style=\"\">Kentucky bluegrass: Good in cold weather<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/#4-hire-a-pro\" style=\"\">Hire a pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-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 fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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 performs exceptionally well in Portland, Eugene, and Salem, where summer temperatures reach the 80s, because it handles heat better than other cool-season grasses. But it grows most vigorously in spring and fall and looks beautiful, with medium to dark green leaves. It has a tendency to grow patchy, however. Fix this by overseeding with Kentucky bluegrass at a 50:50 ratio.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season grass grows best in full sun but can handle partial shade. Tall fescue has coarse grass blades that withstand foot traffic relatively well, but it doesn\u2019t self-repair because it\u2019s bunch-forming. On the positive side, it 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=\"1-fine-fescue-low-maintenance\"><span id=\"fine-fescue-low-maintenance\">Fine fescue: Low-maintenance<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a> are easy to care for and they thrive in the Willamette Valley. Fine fescues look beautiful and can survive with just four hours of dappled sunlight.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These grasses are the softest of all cool-season grasses and grow vigorously in spring and fall. Fine fescues don\u2019t withstand heavy foot traffic and can\u2019t 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=\"2-perennial-ryegrass-establishes-quickly\"><span id=\"perennial-ryegrass-establishes-quickly\">Perennial ryegrass: Establishes quickly<\/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\/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 has fine-textured, dark green leaves but looks patchy. You can fix this by overseeding. While this grass isn\u2019t as winter-hardy as cool-season grasses, it performs well in the Willamette Valley because the winters don\u2019t get too cold here. 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 endures high-foot traffic but can\u2019t self-repair because it\u2019s bunch-forming. Be sure to water this grass regularly in the summer to prevent it from going dormant.&nbsp;<\/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=\"3-kentucky-bluegrass-good-in-cold-weather\"><span id=\"kentucky-bluegrass-good-in-cold-weather\">Kentucky bluegrass: Good in cold weather<\/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\">Kentucky bluegrass withstands cold exceptionally well, so it thrives in the cool winters of Silverton, Stayton, and McMinnville. This grass grows dense and looks beautiful with its dark green leaves. Kentucky bluegrass has a medium-fine texture that\u2019s 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 spreads by rhizomes, so it endures high-foot traffic and can self-repair. We recommend watering it regularly in summer to prevent it from going dormant.&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>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Lawn Care and Landscaping Resources for the Willamette Valley:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-types-portland\/\">Best Grass Types for Portland<\/a><\/li>    <li>Growing Zones of the Willamette Valley<\/li>    <li>Willamette Valley Native Plants for Landscaping<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-hire-a-pro\"><span id=\"hire-a-pro\">Hire a pro<\/span><\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The Willamette Valley sees warm summers and cold winters, which is ideal for cool-season grasses. If you need help choosing the right grass or with regular lawn maintenance, get in touch with Lawn Love. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/oregon\">seasoned pros<\/a> can transform your yard from boring to beautiful without you having to break a sweat.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the links below to learn about the best grass types for different 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-central-oregon\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Central 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-oregon-coast\/\">The Best Grass Seed for the Oregon Coast<\/a><\/p>    <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:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/discoveroregon\/26728461344\/in\/photolist-GHUmmq-o3ChR-GHmRUJ-LsirSr-25K1CEu-GEeqeG-27srU1W-S79ekf-G9UMNL-cWeJr9-H5rhcc-cmZToU-cmZU17-SCkaKd-cmZUcN-cmZU7U-N5QfeG-27hCfTC-2o7cZcJ-2mYwBV7-2odqywQ-24EgGwg-2dBof8g-2ojBvTR-bDCsyB-2mZqaDT-2jQr4Uv-2pfSaYw-2n1xM8f-2kr254b-2kr255y-2bnQMLZ-2p2KeF9-2jhCJWZ-2jhGUkE-2kr5Uoz-2ddovhq-2ddovjj-2k3TqVY-2ddovdN-2kr6ofh-2k3U7Ko-BqZcsy-2kr256L-2cLuhQT-2cLuiMT-2jhFC7i-6EBXtU-2ddovoh-2kr5Umf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rick Obst<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cool-season grasses like tall fescue, fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial grass thrive in the Willamette Valley. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":28500,"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":[644,642,643,646,645,639,641,486],"class_list":["post-28499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oregon","tag-lawn-care-albany-or","tag-lawn-care-corvallis-or","tag-lawn-care-eugene-or","tag-lawn-care-hillsboro-or","tag-lawn-care-mcminnville-or","tag-lawn-care-springfield-or","tag-lawn-care-tualatin-or","tag-lawn-care-portland-or"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/house-in-Willamette-Valley-scaled.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\/28499","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=28499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28499\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}