What kind of grass would grow?
What kind of grass would grow?
…in these conditions?
We live in southern California where the climate is 'Mediterranean style, not too hot or too cold and not a whole lot of rain. We have trees that shade the whole yard and the varieties of grass we have tried just won't grow.
One I know of that is hearty is Bermuda and I am very reluctant because the root system is horrendous. Is there anything else??? Please help?
Thank you so much – 
Peace and Blessings
Centipede Grass SeedCentipede Grass SeedJune 15, 2010
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Tall Fescue Grass – This is probably the most beautiful type of grass out there. If it dense enough it can provide a good weed and disease resistant lawn. It needs plenty of water to remain dark green, but makes for a stunning lawn year round. Rye Grass – Rye grass comes in Annual and Perennial. Both are cool season grasses and are well adapted to sunny conditions and moderate temperatures. Annual rye grass is mostly used to overseen warm season grasses to provide fall and winter color. Bentgrass – This grass type is primarily used on golf course putting greens. Bentgrass is generally not found in the majority of lawns as is extremely expensive to maintain. Bentgrass prefers full sun but is tolerant of some shade. Kentucky Bluegrass – This type of grass grows best during the fall, winter, and spring months as do most cool season grass. Kentucky bluegrass prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade throughout the day Best Warm Season Grass Types
Bermuda Grass – Bermuda grass can survive the harshest of summers and is therefore extremely drought resistant. This grass spreads easily and is a perennial grass which means you won’t need to reseed every year. Zoysia Grass – Zoysia forms one of the thickest turfs you’ll ever see. Once its well established it is nearly impossible for weeds to penetrate which is a major benefit of zoysia lawns. Another major benefits is that it doesn’t grow quickly so that means a lot less time mowing the grass. St Augustine Grass – Florida and Texas are the most common areas of the country to find St. Augustine grass. This type of grass flourishes in sunny and humid conditions. It forms a very thick turf which is a pleasure to walk on when watered properly. Bahai Grass – This grass type is also quite popular in Florida and southern California, but unlike St Augustine it is much more resistant to drought. Aside from being drought resistant it is also very resistant to bugs and diseases. Buffalo Grass – Buffalo grass probably the only grass that is native to the United States. It grows extremely well in the Great Plains and is also drought resistant. This grass spreads very easily which helps form a great lawn in no time at all. Carpet – Carpetgrass is a creeping type of grass that loves wet soil conditions. Carpet grass is planted from seeds or sprigs and is native to the interior Gulf states. Centipede – Centipede grass produces a very nice looking lawn that is virtually weed free and very dense. This makes centipede lawns very attractive. While centipede grass is slow growing it’s very aggressive which gives it the aforementioned characteristics…………..Before selecting a grass for any particular area it is important to evaluate the characteristics for each seasonal grass and compare that to the climate in the region where it will be grown. As with all things in life there are advantages and disadvantages for each grass type…………….The cool season grasses experience optimum growth when soil temperatures are between 50° and 65°F and air temperatures are between 60° and 75°F. One can easily see that these air and soil temperature ranges exist in most of the United States so one has to examine the local grasses that are thriving in a particular region to judge what might be best for their purposes. Areas affected often by drought might do well to pick a warmer season grass and if drought is not a problem then a cooler season grass might be more appropriate……. good luck. God bless.