9 Types of Grass in Alabama
You may never have thought about what kind of grass your lawn has, but picking the right grass that can thrive in Alabama’s humid summers, high rainfall, and frequent dry periods, as well as your … Read more
Grass Guides
Does Grass Grow in the Winter?
When the lush green carpets of lawns get covered first with falling leaves, and then with blankets of snow, you may wonder how your grass plants will survive the freezing temperatures and low light levels … Read more
Does Grass Grow in the Fall?
Starting a lawn from seed is an economical way to get a thick, lush, lawn, but it’s important to time its planting carefully. While some might think that spring is the best time to grow … Read more
Floratam vs Palmetto St Augustine: What’s the Difference?
If you live in the American south, you’ve probably heard of St Augustine grass. But did you know that there are dozens of different types (cultivars) available? Floratam and Palmetto are two of the most … Read more
Buffalo Grass (St Augustine) Vs Kikuyu: Grass Comparison
When you face high heat, extended dry periods, and other punishing conditions, picking the right turfgrass is essential. St Augustine and Kikuyu are the two most popular turfgrasses in Australia, but since they both have … Read more
Kikuyu Grass Guide: What It Is And How To Grow It
Either hailed as a dream grass or despised as an aggressively invasive weed, Kikuyu grass is controversial. While it grows densely, survives hot droughts, and is even budget-friendly, Kikuyu grass can also be terribly invasive … Read more
Ultimate Guide to Clover Lawns: What Is It & How to Grow It
Grass lawns are notorious for guzzling up synthetic fertilizer, chemical pesticides and herbicides, water, and homeowners’ precious weekends and money. While some grass species are more environmentally friendly and low maintenance than others, more homeowners … Read more
St Augustine vs Centipede Grass: What’s Better For My Lawn?
Do you have a St Augustine lawn? Or maybe it’s Centipede? These two grasses look very similar with many of the same needs, but one is a high maintenance grass that’s good with alkaline soil, … Read more
Ultimate Guide to Carpet Grass: What It Is & How To Grow It
Do you have moist, sandy soil that’s difficult to grow grass on? Do you need a ground cover for a spot where low-maintenance is more important than appearance? While it won’t create an amazing-looking lawn, … Read more
Seashore Paspalum Grass: What It Is And How To Grow It
Only becoming mainstream in 1999, Seashore Paspalum instantly became known as a miracle grass. But while it couldn’t possibly live up to the hype and myths surrounding it, this warm-season grass is still a great … Read more