Tips for Selecting the Perfect Warm Season Grass

#1. Determine your climate zone
The U.S. is divided into three zones namely, North, South, and the transition zone, this is so as to determine which kind of grass is suitable for growing in a particular area. The southern zone is mostly suitable for growing warm season grasses. A zone map for grasses is easily available on the Internet. So, check which zone you live in and determine the type of grass that is fit for your location. Factors like elevation, amount of sunlight received and proximity to the sea must also be considered for choosing the right variety of grass for your lawn.

#2. Consider its utility
The next step to select lawn grass is to determine what the lawn is going to be used for. You may either want a beautiful lawn for its aesthetic purpose or may want it as a playground for children. Not all grasses grow well in high traffic areas. Therefore, first consider your lawn’s utility and then choose the grass accordingly.

#3. How much maintenance work can you carry out
Determining the amount of time and effort you can put in maintaining your lawn will help you in deciding the suitable grass type. If you are looking for a low maintenance grass, select a grass variety that is drought-resistant and has slow growth. However, if you are willing to spend more time in taking care of your lawn, then you can use varieties that require regular upkeep like fertilizer application, watering, mowing etc.

#4. Decide on the type of grass you want to use
Every variety of warm season grass has certain characteristics. It can either be perennial or annual. Also, the life span of every variety is different. Some species grow in bunches, whereas others creep over the ground. These factors change the appearance of a lawn in a great way. So, visualize the look of your lawn beforehand and select the grass accordingly. Last, but not the least, do not forget to take into consideration the cost of using a particular grass for your lawn.