If you want to install a Music City lawn you can croon over, the UT Institute of Agriculture recommends five varieties for Nashville:
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Here\u2019s why these are the best grass types for your Nashville lawn:
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Let’s jump right in to find out more about each variety so you can make the best choice for your Nashville lawn.<\/p>
Which grass is best for my Nashville lawn?<\/p>
Tennessee is in what is called the transition zone. This means the winters are too cold for some warm-season grasses, but the summers are too hot for some cool-season grasses. Consider your lawn and the characteristics of each grass to make the best decision, and always feel free to contact your local Cooperative Extension office<\/a> for more information.<\/p> Cool-season grasses grow best in late summer through fall and throughout the spring. Most cool-season grasses will go dormant (brown) during the summer but green up again once high temperatures subside. According to local Cooperative Extension experts, cool-season grasses, especially fescues<\/a>, are the most popular choice for homeowners in Nashville. Many cool-season seed mixes are sold as a bluegrass\/ryegrass\/fescue mix or<\/em> a 90:10 fescue: bluegrass mix to increase genetic diversity and take advantage of the strengths of each species.<\/p> Turf-type tall fescue<\/a> is the most popular lawn grass in Tennessee. WIth coarse leaves, high drought tolerance, and disease-resistant varieties to choose from, this grass is an attractive option for home lawns. If your turf gets lots of use, consider a variety with rhizomes to help the grass recover more quickly from wear and tear. Since bluegrasses do not survive well on their own in Tennessee, a 90:10 tall fescue: Kentucky bluegrass mix is a popular choice<\/a> for Middle Tennessee homeowners. Grass Seed Options: Fine fescues<\/a> are a group of grasses with fine blades and good shade tolerance. These grasses are often mixed with at least one other cool-season grass to accommodate lawns with a mix of sun and shade. Several varieties tolerate infertile and acidic soils. This group of grasses is low-maintenance once established. Grass Seed Options: Warm-season grasses prefer the warmer temperatures of summer and will go dormant during the winter months. Unlike cool-season grasses, these grasses are planted as a single species (no seed or sod mixes). Even though cool-season grasses predominate in the Nashville area, there may be a place for warm-season grasses<\/a> in some Middle Tennessee lawns. Consider contacting your local Extension expert<\/a> if you have questions specific to your lawn.<\/p> Bermudagrass<\/a> is a sun-loving lawn grass that spreads via stolons and rhizomes. This growth characteristic has a plus side and a downside. On a positive note, it can tolerate high amounts of traffic and recovers quickly from excess wear. On a cautionary note, be sure to edge your ornamental beds with concrete or metal edging down to about two inches because this grass has an aggressive tunneling habit. Grass Seed Options: Centipedegrass<\/a> is known as a low-maintenance turf for homeowners. It requires very little nitrogen and its vertical growth is very slow. The plus side to this is that you mow less frequently, about every 7-10 days. The downside is that this grass does not handle heavy traffic, so it is not a good choice for families with kids or outdoor pets. Not all varieties are cold-hardy, so be sure to do your research<\/a> to determine which, if any, of the commercially available varieties may suit your lawn. Grass Seed Options: Zoysiagrass<\/a> is a slow-growing, relatively cold-tolerant grass that is often found in transitional zone lawns. If you have kids or pets who like to spend time outside, this may be worth considering. An established zoysiagrass yard produces a dense stand of grass that stands up well to traffic, although it may recuperate slowly from injury. It is fairly drought-tolerant and has few weed issues due to its dense growth habit. Grass Plug and Seed Options: Consider these questions before you purchase new grass: If having someone else mow the lawn is music to your ears, contact a Nashville lawn care professional<\/a> today. They\u2019ll mow, edge, blow, and beautify the landscaping so you can spend your time enjoying a lawn even an Opry star would croon over.<\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Nicolas Henderson | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p> Lawn Love participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. 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<\/p> 1. Turf-type tall fescue<\/h3>
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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> 2. Fine fescues<\/h3>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)
\u2013 Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.)<\/p> Warm-season grasses<\/h2>
<\/p> 3. Bermudagrass<\/h3>
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<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot (5 lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix (8.75-lb. bag)
\u2013 Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p> 4. Centipedegrass<\/h3>
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<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Gulf Kist Coated Centipedegrass Seeds<\/a> (1 lb.)
\u2013 Scotts EZ Seed Patch and Repair Centipedegrass<\/a> (3.75 lbs.)
\u2013 TifBlair Centipedegrass<\/a> (5-lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Centipedegrass and Mulch (5-lb. bag)<\/p> 5. Zoysiagrass<\/h3>
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<\/strong><\/strong>\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (50 Large Grass Plugs)
<\/a>\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (50 Full & Lush Grass Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (100 Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zoysia Emerald Grass Seeds (1\/8 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p> How to select the best grass type for your lawn <\/h2>
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