Oklahoma City may be nicknamed \u201cThe Big Friendly,\u201d but the weather here isn\u2019t always friendly to your lawn. To keep your yard lush, you\u2019ll need grass that can withstand hot summers, dry seasons, and variable weather conditions.<\/p>
The four top choices for lawns in Oklahoma City are bermudagrass, perennial ryegrass, buffalograss, and zoysiagrass.
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Keep reading to learn more about these four grass types and how to decide which will best suit your unique lawn. <\/p>
Bermudagrass is a warm-season grass with a grayish-green color. This grass has excellent tolerance for heat and drought and will spread fast. Because it spreads quickly, it will invade ornamental flower beds. Its extensive root system gives it more resilience against environmental stresses. Allowing some thatch (the matted layer of old stems and stolons) to develop will improve the appearance of bermudagrass.
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This grass is perfect for sunny yards with lots of foot traffic from kids, pets, or guests.
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Grass Seed Options: Perennial ryegrass is a cool-season grass that will go dormant in the summer heat. It\u2019s fast-growing and can thrive when mixed with other species. It requires more maintenance than other grasses because it requires frequent watering and regular fertilization. Whereas warm-season grasses thrive in full sun, this grass can do well in shaded lawns. Perennial ryegrass is susceptible to a few common grass diseases<\/a>. You\u2019ll want to watch out for brown patch, pythium, red thread, dollar spot, and rust. Other notes: <\/strong>Produces less thatch compared to other cool-season grasses. Avoid the \u201cLynn\u201d<\/a> variety. <\/p> Grass Seed Options: Buffalograss is a fine-textured, blue-green grass that is highly tolerant of drought and heat.<\/a> Although it\u2019s warm-season grass, it will tolerate some cold, too. You can expect it to be semi-dormant mid-fall through mid-spring. While buffalograss is not suited for high-traffic or shaded lawns, it\u2019s a good option if you\u2019re seeking a low-maintenance turfgrass<\/a>. Other notes:<\/strong> This grass spreads quickly, but be careful not to overwater to avoid invasive weeds. <\/p> Grass Seed Options:<\/strong> Zoysiagrass is dense, warm-season grass that is fine to medium in texture. It requires more maintenance than the others but can yield high-quality results<\/a>, particularly in well-irrigated areas. It is the toughest of the warm-season grasses since it can stand up to heat, cold, drought, heavy foot traffic, and other environmental factors. This is a great option for people who like to care for their lawn regularly and have time for dethatching. Zoysia\u2019s thick growth defends against invasive weeds, but it also produces a thatch buildup that requires aeration once a year or every other year. Grass Plug and Seed Options: Although all four grass types can do well in Oklahoma City, there are a few other factors to think about when choosing which one you\u2019ll use for your lawn. Zoysiagrass will tolerate light shade.<\/p> <\/div> Buffalograss is well-suited to yards without an irrigation system<\/a>, whereas zoysiagrass grows well with irrigation.<\/p> <\/div> Try overseeding bermudagrass with perennial ryegrass.<\/p> <\/div> Buffalograss is the best option for a low-maintenance lawn.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> Warm-season grasses do best in this area, but you\u2019ll need to overseed with a cool-season grass to have green through the winter. Plant perennial ryegrass in late September or October to keep your lawn lush until the heat and your permanent grass return. After the warm-season grass goes dormant, mow it to 1 inch and gather the clippings. Rake the area in order to score the soil\u2019s surface so your perennial ryegrass can germinate properly by coming in direct contact with the moist soil. Need a helping hand? Find an Oklahoma City landscaping company<\/a> that can assist you with lawn installation and maintenance.<\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Urbanative | Wikimedia Commons<\/a> | CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/p> 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>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oklahoma City may be nicknamed \u201cThe Big Friendly,\u201d but the weather here isn\u2019t always friendly to your lawn. 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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> 2. Perennial ryegrass<\/h3>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/p> 3. Buffalograss<\/h3>
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\u2013 <\/strong>Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Buffalograss seed (primed)<\/a> (5-lb. bag)
<\/p> 4. 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 choose the best grass type for your Oklahoma City lawn<\/h2>
<\/p> Tip for overseeding<\/h2>
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