Turfgrass and Lawn Management
Which grass should I plant?
Each of the major turf species has advantages and disadvantages. There are four questions you need to answer to decide which grass to plant:
- How much sunlight strikes the ground?
Bermudagrass requires full sun to thrive while St. Augustinegrass can survive in 30 percent sun.
- How hard do I want to work?
Hybrid bermudagrass requires almost constant fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pest control to grow well. Centipedegrass thrives on neglect.
- Where am I in Mississippi?
North Mississippian's (north of Highway 82) can grow tall fescue, and people in counties touching Tennessee can grow Kentucky bluegrass, but they should not attempt St. Augustinegrass.
- Which look am I desiring?
Bermudagrasses provide a smooth, dark green carpet effect when properly maintained. Centipedegrass will always have a yellow tinge to it's coloring.
Turfgrass and Lawn Management
- How do I control weeds in the lawn?
- How often should I mow?
- Is there money to be made in growing sod?
- Should I remove clippings?
- Virtual MSU Turfgrass Research Field Day 2020
- What does "aerate" mean?
- What does topdress mean and why is it done?
- What looks like black plastic growing on my greens?
- When should I dethatch my grass?
- When should turfgrass be watered?
- Which grass should I plant?
- Why is my grass thinning out?
- Why won't grass grow on my football field's crown?