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Michelle Selzer<\/a> | Lawn Love<\/figcaption><\/figure>
1. St. Augustinegrass<\/span><\/h2> This warm-season grass<\/a> has a medium to dark green color, wide blades, and a coarse texture. It\u2019s a thick, fast-growing grass that thrives along the Southeastern U.S. coastline. It\u2019s a team player: It tolerates nearly all soil types as well as shade, heat, and salt. <\/p> To keep your St. Augustinegrass happy during the colder months, raise the mowing height 0.5 inch in the fall. This will allow the grass to accumulate more energy reserves. You also can fertilize in late fall with 1 pound of nitrogen<\/a> per 1,000 square feet.<\/p> - Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season<\/li>
- Spreads by:<\/strong> Above-ground stolons<\/li>
- Shade tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Drought tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Foot traffic tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/li>
- Mowing height:<\/strong> 2.5-3 inches for sunny spots; 3.0-3.5 inches in shade<\/li>
- Potential for disease: <\/strong>Moderate; chinch bugs are a common problem. Preventative application of fungicide can help curb brown patch and gray leaf spot.<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>5.0-8.5<\/li> <\/ul>
Other notes:<\/strong> Regular dethatching will help control pests<\/p> Grass Plug Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)
\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<\/p> ![\"Zoysiagrass\"](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Zoysiagrass-800.jpg\")
Zoysiagrass
Forest and Kim Starr<\/a> | Flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> 2. Zoysiagrass<\/span><\/h2> Zoysiagrass<\/a> is an attractive, dense turf that comes in fine and coarse-bladed varieties. It takes a while for this grass to establish but once it does, the thick growth prevents weeds from taking root. Zoysiagrass is great for families that have lots of paws and feet running around the backyard because it can handle a lot of foot traffic. It\u2019s also versatile and can thrive in a variety of soil types.<\/p> To prevent diseases like large patch and dollar spot, proper water management is key. Grass prefers deep but infrequent waterings, and during the growing season needs 1-1.5 inches of water per week. Zoysia can accumulate thick thatch buildup<\/a> that needs core aeration every one or two years. This will improve air circulation between leaf blades.<\/p> - Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>
- Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons and rhizomes<\/li>
- Shade tolerance:<\/strong> Low to moderate<\/li>
- Drought tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate to high<\/li>
- Foot traffic tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li>
- Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>
- Mowing height:<\/strong> 1-2.5 inches<\/li>
- Potential for disease: <\/strong>Low<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>6-6.5<\/li> <\/ul>
Other notes:<\/strong> Because of its tough leaf blades, a reel mower (as opposed to a rotary mower) will give the best results. Regardless of mower type, the blades should be sharpened about once a month. <\/p> Grass Plug and Seed Options:
<\/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 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p> ![\"centipedegrass\"](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/centipedegrass.jpg\")
Centipedegrass
Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> 3. Centipedegrass<\/span><\/h2> Centipedegrass is a medium textured, slow-growing turfgrass<\/a>. With proper care, it can develop a dense turf free of weeds. This is a great choice for homeowners who want a low-maintenance yard. It can grow in infertile soil and has few pest and disease issues.<\/p> Centipedegrass doesn\u2019t require much fertilizer; 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet is usually more than enough. If you want to avoid over-fertilization problems, break up your fertilization into four applications throughout the year. <\/p>
- Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>
- Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons<\/li>
- Shade tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Drought tolerance:<\/strong> Low to moderate<\/li>
- Foot traffic tolerance:<\/strong> Low<\/li>
- Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low; over fertilizing can hurt it<\/li>
- Mowing height:<\/strong> 1.5-2 inches<\/li>
- Potential for disease: <\/strong>Low<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>4.5-6.0<\/li> <\/ul>
Other notes:<\/strong> The preferred pH is lower than for other types of grasses. If the pH is too high, the grass can be sensitive to iron deficiencies (you\u2019ll notice the leaf blades turning light yellow). In the event of iron deficiency, apply 1 tablespoon per 3 gallons of water to cover 1,000 square feet of grass.<\/p> Grass Seed Options:
<\/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)<\/p> ![\"Well](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bermudagrass_couch_overseeded_800.jpg\")
Bermudagrass
Gilba Solutions Pty Ltd<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> 4. Bermudagrass<\/span><\/h2> Bermudagrass<\/a> sports a gray-green color. Its blades have a rough edge and purple stems that provide a thick cover that will withstand lots of traffic. If you\u2019re the house everyone comes to for barbecues, this grass is for you.<\/p> Bermudagrass is adapted to most soils in the South and will tolerate drought and salt. It\u2019s quick to establish and can help prevent erosion on your property. Its aggressive growth is a double edged sword, though; it can compete with weeds, but it also can invade your flower beds. <\/p>
- Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>
- Spreads by:<\/strong> Rhizomes and stolons<\/li>
- Shade tolerance:<\/strong> Low<\/li>
- Drought tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li>
- Foot traffic tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li>
- Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Moderate; needs weekly or bi-weekly mowing as well as fertilization during the growing season<\/li>
- Mowing height:<\/strong> 1-1.5 inches<\/li>
- Potential for disease: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>5.8-7.0<\/li> <\/ul>
Other notes:<\/strong> Use a power rake or regular rake to remove excess thatch.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: <\/strong>
\u2013 Scotts<\/a> Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p> What to consider when choosing your Baton Rouge lawn<\/h2>
All of these warm-season grasses can thrive in your Baton Rouge backyard, but some are better suited to your particular lifestyle and property.<\/p>
- Are there big trees in your backyard?<\/strong>
- St. Augustine grass is the most shade-tolerant type.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul>
- Do you prefer a low-maintenance grass?<\/strong>
- Centipedegrass doesn\u2019t require much fertilizer or frequent mowing. <\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul>
- Is your yard a high-traffic area?<\/strong>
- Bermudagrass will bounce back from foot traffic.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul>
- Are you looking for a dense turf you won\u2019t have to weed?<\/strong>
- Zoysiagrass can produce a thick ground cover. <\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul>
Caring for your lawn year-round<\/h2>
Because of Louisiana\u2019s humid subtropical climate, disease poses a threat<\/a> to your yard\u2019s health. Dethatching and balanced application of fertilizer will help defend your grass against disease. A soil test can help you determine how much nitrogen is needed to avoid overfertilization. <\/p> A good watering schedule<\/a> helps too. Always water as early in the morning as possible (before 10 a.m.), and pay attention to rainfall to prevent over watering. With proper care, your yard will be as green as the Louisiana State Capitol lawn. <\/p> If your to-do list is already full, contact <\/em>a Lawn Love lawn care pro<\/em><\/a> in the Baton Rouge area. He or she will mow, fertilize and maintain your lush lawn. <\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Downtown Baton Rouge | Spatms<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 4.0<\/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":"Take your Louisiana lawn from house cat to tiger with our picks for the best grass types for Baton Rouge. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":8000,"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":[207],"tags":[394],"class_list":["post-7998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-louisiana","tag-lawn-care-baton-rouge-la"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_12048px-downtown_baton_rouge_louisiana_and_mississippi_river.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Rachel Abrams","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/rachel-abrams\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7998","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\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7998"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7998\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
To keep your St. Augustinegrass happy during the colder months, raise the mowing height 0.5 inch in the fall. This will allow the grass to accumulate more energy reserves. You also can fertilize in late fall with 1 pound of nitrogen<\/a> per 1,000 square feet.<\/p> Other notes:<\/strong> Regular dethatching will help control pests<\/p> Grass Plug Options: Zoysiagrass<\/a> is an attractive, dense turf that comes in fine and coarse-bladed varieties. It takes a while for this grass to establish but once it does, the thick growth prevents weeds from taking root. Zoysiagrass is great for families that have lots of paws and feet running around the backyard because it can handle a lot of foot traffic. It\u2019s also versatile and can thrive in a variety of soil types.<\/p> To prevent diseases like large patch and dollar spot, proper water management is key. Grass prefers deep but infrequent waterings, and during the growing season needs 1-1.5 inches of water per week. Zoysia can accumulate thick thatch buildup<\/a> that needs core aeration every one or two years. This will improve air circulation between leaf blades.<\/p> Other notes:<\/strong> Because of its tough leaf blades, a reel mower (as opposed to a rotary mower) will give the best results. Regardless of mower type, the blades should be sharpened about once a month. <\/p> Grass Plug and Seed Options: Centipedegrass is a medium textured, slow-growing turfgrass<\/a>. With proper care, it can develop a dense turf free of weeds. This is a great choice for homeowners who want a low-maintenance yard. It can grow in infertile soil and has few pest and disease issues.<\/p> Centipedegrass doesn\u2019t require much fertilizer; 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet is usually more than enough. If you want to avoid over-fertilization problems, break up your fertilization into four applications throughout the year. <\/p> Other notes:<\/strong> The preferred pH is lower than for other types of grasses. If the pH is too high, the grass can be sensitive to iron deficiencies (you\u2019ll notice the leaf blades turning light yellow). In the event of iron deficiency, apply 1 tablespoon per 3 gallons of water to cover 1,000 square feet of grass.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: Bermudagrass<\/a> sports a gray-green color. Its blades have a rough edge and purple stems that provide a thick cover that will withstand lots of traffic. If you\u2019re the house everyone comes to for barbecues, this grass is for you.<\/p> Bermudagrass is adapted to most soils in the South and will tolerate drought and salt. It\u2019s quick to establish and can help prevent erosion on your property. Its aggressive growth is a double edged sword, though; it can compete with weeds, but it also can invade your flower beds. <\/p> Other notes:<\/strong> Use a power rake or regular rake to remove excess thatch.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: <\/strong> All of these warm-season grasses can thrive in your Baton Rouge backyard, but some are better suited to your particular lifestyle and property.<\/p> Because of Louisiana\u2019s humid subtropical climate, disease poses a threat<\/a> to your yard\u2019s health. Dethatching and balanced application of fertilizer will help defend your grass against disease. A soil test can help you determine how much nitrogen is needed to avoid overfertilization. <\/p> A good watering schedule<\/a> helps too. Always water as early in the morning as possible (before 10 a.m.), and pay attention to rainfall to prevent over watering. With proper care, your yard will be as green as the Louisiana State Capitol lawn. <\/p> If your to-do list is already full, contact <\/em>a Lawn Love lawn care pro<\/em><\/a> in the Baton Rouge area. He or she will mow, fertilize and maintain your lush lawn. <\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Downtown Baton Rouge | Spatms<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 4.0<\/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":" Take your Louisiana lawn from house cat to tiger with our picks for the best grass types for Baton Rouge. 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<\/strong>\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)
\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<\/p>
Forest and Kim Starr<\/a> | Flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> 2. Zoysiagrass<\/span><\/h2>
<\/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 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p>
Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> 3. Centipedegrass<\/span><\/h2>
<\/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)<\/p>
Gilba Solutions Pty Ltd<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> 4. Bermudagrass<\/span><\/h2>
\u2013 Scotts<\/a> Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p> What to consider when choosing your Baton Rouge lawn<\/h2>
Caring for your lawn year-round<\/h2>