{"id":33098,"date":"2024-10-13T01:19:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T01:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=33098"},"modified":"2025-05-04T22:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T22:51:44","slug":"best-grass-seed-east-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Grass Seed for East Tennessee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescue, tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Bermudagrass are the best grasses for East Tennessee. They thrive in our hot summers and cold winters.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll learn a little more about these grasses, including their advantages and disadvantages. But if you want to know the best grasses for the entire state, check out our article, The Best Grass Seed for Tennessee.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-6299b8dd-ae81-486c-8c25-81f09b6d8d3c\" 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-east-tennessee\/#0-fine-fescue-good-in-shade\" style=\"\">Fine fescue: Good in shade<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/#1-tall-fescue-handles-summer-heat\" style=\"\">Tall fescue: Handles summer heat<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/#2-kentucky-bluegrass-cold-hardy\" style=\"\">Kentucky bluegrass: Cold-hardy<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/#3-perennial-ryegrass-fast-to-establish\" style=\"\">Perennial ryegrass: Fast to establish<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/#4-zoysiagrass-resists-disease\" style=\"\">Zoysiagrass: Resists disease<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/#5-bermudagrass-endures-heavy-traffic-\" style=\"\">Bermudagrass: Endures heavy traffic\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-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 fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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 grasses like chewings fescue, hard fescue, sheep fescue, and creeping fescue perform well in the humid subtropical climate of East Tennessee. These grasses look beautiful with their fine, needle-like, dark green leaves on a lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescues are easy to care for of all <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a>, they can survive with just four hours of dappled sunlight. However, they don\u2019t withstand heavy foot traffic well and can\u2019t self-repair. Creeping red fescue is an exception because it spreads by rhizomes. These grasses grow vigorously in spring and fall.&nbsp;<\/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 Creates a lush lawn<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 damage<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=\"1-tall-fescue-handles-summer-heat\"><span id=\"tall-fescue-handles-summer-heat\">Tall fescue: Handles summer heat<\/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 handles heat better than other cool-season grasses and is an excellent choice for Kingsport, Maryville, and Chattanooga, where summer temperatures can cross 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This grass develops beautiful medium to dark green leaves but tends to grow patchy over time, which you can fix by overseeding with Kentucky bluegrass at a 50:50 ratio.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season grass is bunch-forming, so it withstands foot traffic reasonably well, though it doesn\u2019t self-repair. It grows best in full sun but can handle partial shade. Tall fescue has an extensive root system that makes it exceptionally drought-resistant.&nbsp;&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 Tolerates drought<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Resists diseases<\/td><td>\u2717 Looks patchy<br>\u2717 Slow recovery<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-kentucky-bluegrass-cold-hardy\"><span id=\"kentucky-bluegrass-cold-hardy\">Kentucky bluegrass: Cold-hardy<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img 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 handles cold better than other cool-season grasses and looks beautiful with medium-fine textured, dark green leaves. It\u2019s an excellent choice for Johnson City, where winter temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season grass withstands heavy foot traffic and can self-repair because it spreads by rhizomes. Kentucky bluegrass grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Regular watering will save it from early dormancy in the hot summers of East Tennessee.&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=\"3-perennial-ryegrass-fast-to-establish\"><span id=\"perennial-ryegrass-fast-to-establish\">Perennial ryegrass: Fast to establish<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" 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\">From Knoxville to Bristol to Alcoa, perennial ryegrass performs well throughout East Tennessee. This cool-season grass germinates quickly in 5 to 7 days and has fine-textured, dark green leaves. Perennial ryegrass tends to grow patchy, but you can green it up by overseeding it with Kentucky bluegrass at a 75:25 ratio.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass withstands foot traffic relatively well but can\u2019t self-repair because it\u2019s bunch-forming. Perennial ryegrass grows best in full sun but can handle partial shade. Water the grass regularly 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>.&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 Handles heavy foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Feels soft underfoot&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Low mowing requirements<br>\u2713 Germinates quickly&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damage<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=\"4-zoysiagrass-resists-disease\"><span id=\"zoysiagrass-resists-disease\">Zoysiagrass: Resists disease<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass.jpg\" alt=\"zoysiagrass\" class=\"wp-image-18440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/zoysiagrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoysiagrass handles cold better than other warm-season grasses, making it a popular choice for East Tennessee lawns. This <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-warm-season-grasses\/\">warm-season grass<\/a> resists common diseases like brown patch, dollar spot, and leaf spot. Boasting its emerald-green blades, it thrives from late spring to summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this grass resists foot traffic well, it\u2019s slow to recover from damage, despite spreading by rhizomes. Zoysiagrass grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Regular watering is key to keeping it healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">growing Zoysiagrass<\/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 Tolerates drought<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Low fertilizer and maintenance needs<br>\u2713 Resists diseases and insects<\/td><td>\u2717 Loses its color during winter<br>\u2717 Takes time to self-repair<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Plug and Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plug-Tray-EZPlug-Plugs\/dp\/B00NMNU098?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-33&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=3cea0cb84b27ed85e903301403475ecd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs (50 Large Grass Plugs)<br><\/a>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJD3DTT?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=8bf902906af7fd2fa8a09eda4186ac36&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs (50 Full &amp; Lush Grass Plugs)<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJC3J1F?crid=1HCXNJK2F4Q38&amp;keywords=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs&amp;qid=1679589246&amp;sprefix=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs%2Caps%2C129&amp;sr=8-7&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=0d0f99254ab713d7fa3fb1fb77d110d0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs (100 Plugs)<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zenith-Zoysia-grass-seeds-1\/dp\/B076B3GXL4?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=78dd156bb702c934bc8d2f2693f5d22a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-bermudagrass-endures-heavy-traffic-\"><span id=\"bermudagrass-endures-heavy-traffic\">Bermudagrass: Endures heavy traffic&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of bermudagrass in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-24314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bermudagrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_080531-4786_Cynodon_dactylon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bermudagrass thrives in transition zones like East Tennessee, where summers are hot and humid, and winters are cold. This warm-season grass withstands heavy foot traffic and recovers quickly due to its ability to spread by rhizomes. It features attractive medium-green grass blades and develops a coarse texture.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass thrives in full sun and requires regular watering. Bermudagrass goes dormant in winter, but you can overseed it with annual ryegrass at a 75:25 ratio to keep it green for longer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">growing Bermudagrass<\/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&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Spreads quickly&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Withstands heavy foot traffic<br>\u2713 Excellent ability to self-repair<br>\u2713 Drought- and disease-tolerant&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2717 Loses its color during winter<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Susceptible to pests<br>\u2717 Coarse texture<br>\u2717 Requires frequent mowing and fertilization&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotts-18012A-Turf-Builder-Grass\/dp\/B01NALORRH?content-id=amzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8%3Aamzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;cv_ct_cx=bermudagrass+seed&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;pd_rd_i=B01NALORRH&amp;pd_rd_r=6fa82460-4f9e-404e-9c2e-317cfb206273&amp;pd_rd_w=v7QOt&amp;pd_rd_wg=k8N6Z&amp;pf_rd_p=eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;pf_rd_r=KGEKXV5M2HGJ2JSSXN1G&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=1-4-492482ea-2ad3-4cfe-9d1a-0efc7c5c9374-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzR01SVVJVREtSQzVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODM4MTU5QTBEUDNUSlM2S1VQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzI1NjExMzhTMUUySFg4UjFGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=506b9f8167087bf43fc92dd4db9c449e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hancocks-Highlander-Bermuda-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0924T7MYB?crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-10&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=1d588a074241278a07bf057c707ba2da&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Lawn Care and Landscaping Resources for East Tennessee:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-types-knoxville\/\">Best Grass Types for Knoxville<\/a><\/li>    <li>When to Aerate Your Lawn in Tennessee<\/li>    <li>When to Plant Clover in Tennessee<\/li>    <li>When to Apply Pre-Emergent in Tennessee<\/li>    <li>Common East Tennessee Weeds<\/li>    <li>When grass stops growing in Tennessee.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-when-to-hire-a-professional\"><span id=\"when-to-hire-a-professional\">When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">East Tennessee has hot summers and cold winters, ideal for warm- and cool-season grasses. If you need help choosing the right grass or with anything related to lawn care, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/tennessee\">Lawn Love<\/a>. Our local lawn care pros can transform your yard from boring to beautiful without you having to break a sweat.<\/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: Phillips House \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/warrenlemay\/53665563643\/in\/photolist-2pLf3oF-2pLgkBJ-2jDpysL-2jDpyuu-2jDqkjW-2juTE7b-2jxhiVR-2gNHGux-2pLdWjG-2gNHGyL-2gCNvFU-2gNHGrS-2h1sUd5-2gCNvQg-2jDpyvG-7crj4X-2gNHGBr-2h1s8qU-7hUL1F-S2GVoR-2guf9hn-2gYm4FD-7cv8Qb-7crk5x-2h1sUgm-7crkgi-2pL9wJK-2pL9uqr-2gYm698-7crhTk-7crkpX-2pL9woz-7crhWe-7cvbEA-7cvass-7cv92W-7cv9CW-2guf9um-7cvbvw-7cvaXA-7crkbi-7cri9Z-7crj7g-7cvbAf-7cri2Z-7crk3z-7cv9QU-7criSB-7cv9MQ-7cv8HQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warren LeMay<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Bermudagrass are the best grasses for East Tennessee. Learn why here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":33105,"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":[184],"tags":[1100,1114,1085,1107,1106,1109,1084,1099,1098,1104,1086,1095,1092,1094,1101,1103,1102,1110,1105,1091,1108,1089,1111,1096,1097,1088,1087,1112,1093,457],"class_list":["post-33098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tennessee","tag-lawn-care-athens-tn","tag-lawn-care-briston-tn","tag-lawn-care-chattanooga-tn","tag-lawn-care-cleveland-tn","tag-lawn-care-clinton-tn","tag-lawn-care-corryton-tn","tag-lawn-care-crossville-tn","tag-lawn-care-elizabethton-tn","tag-lawn-care-greeneville-tn","tag-lawn-care-harriman-tn","tag-lawn-care-hixson-tn","tag-lawn-care-johnson-city-tn","tag-lawn-care-jonesborough-tn","tag-lawn-care-kingston-tn","tag-lawn-care-la-follette-tn","tag-lawn-care-lenoir-city-tn","tag-lawn-care-loudon-tn","tag-lawn-care-marion-tn","tag-lawn-care-maryville-tn","tag-lawn-care-morristown-tn","tag-lawn-care-newport-tn","tag-lawn-care-oak-ridge-tn","tag-lawn-care-ooltewah-tn","tag-lawn-care-powell-tn","tag-lawn-care-rogersville-tn","tag-lawn-care-sevierville-tn","tag-lawn-care-seymour-tn","tag-lawn-care-signal-mountain-tn","tag-lawn-care-soddy-daisy-tn","tag-lawn-care-knoxville-tn"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/house-in-east-tennessee.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\/33098","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=33098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33098\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}