- Tall fescue: Best for southeastern Nebraska<\/a><\/li>
- Kentucky bluegrass: Best for northeastern Nebraska<\/a><\/li>
- Buffalograss: Best warm-season grass for Nebraska<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Tall fescue: Best for southeastern Nebraska<\/span><\/h2>
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Aaron Patton | Purdue’s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> A cool-season grass<\/a> with great adaptability to different soil fertility levels and pH, tall fescue is the best cool-season seed for eastern Nebraska\u2019s humid, rainy summers. Additionally, because of its moderate winter tolerance, it performs better in the southeastern portion of Nebraska.<\/p>
Pro Tip: <\/strong>Tall fescue can be mixed with 10% Kentucky bluegrass for improved winter tolerance.<\/p>
Tall fescue has a moderate shade tolerance, being a good option for lawns that are partially shaded. Its fast growth requires more frequent mowing, but it doesn\u2019t produce thatch. See how to take care of a tall fescue lawn in our guide: “Tall Fescue: How to Grow and Care for It<\/a>.”<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/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>Kentucky bluegrass: Best for northeastern Nebraska<\/span><\/h2>
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Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> With a beautiful dark green color and better winter tolerance than tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass is well adapted to northeastern Nebraska. However, because of its poor heat tolerance, it is not the best choice for southeastern counties like Richardson and Lancaster. <\/p>
Kentucky bluegrass is a high-maintenance grass that requires full sun exposure and is susceptible to necrotic patch, summer patch, and white grubs. See how you can take care of a Kentucky bluegrass lawn in our guide: “Kentucky Bluegrass: How to Grow and Care for It<\/a>.”<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p>Buffalograss: Best warm-season grass for Nebraska<\/span><\/h2>
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John Tann<\/a> | Flickr | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Buffalograss is the only warm-season grass<\/a> that is adapted to Nebraska, being widely used in the state as turf. If you have an alkaline soil, this might be the right grass for you. <\/p>
With a great drought and winter tolerance, buffalograss provides the best of both worlds, adapting to all of eastern Nebraska and being a great grass seed for Omaha<\/a> and other warmer cities. Just keep in mind that this grass survives winter by going dormant, so you won\u2019t have a green lawn all year round. (Its green period lasts from June to October.)<\/p>
Another great advantage of buffalograss is its resistance to diseases and grubs, being only occasionally affected by chinch bugs<\/a>. After being established, it becomes a practical, low-maintenance turf. Learn more about this grass in our article: “Buffalograss: How to Grow and Care for It<\/a>.”<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:<\/strong>
\u2013 <\/strong>Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Buffalograss seed (primed)<\/a> (5-lb. bag)<\/p>When to call a pro<\/span><\/h2>
We know that lawn care can be tiresome and time-consuming. But the good news is that you don\u2019t have to do it if you don\u2019t want to: Contact a local lawn care pro<\/a> instead. We have lawn care experts in Omaha<\/a>, Lincoln<\/a>, and throughout Nebraska who are ready to offer their help. Get in touch today.<\/p>
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- Kentucky bluegrass: Best for northeastern Nebraska<\/a><\/li>