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Grasses for All-Year Green
- Grasses like Bermuda grass, rye grass, and fescue stay green all year round, even in winter.
- Popular grasses include Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass, centipede grass, perennial ryegrass, and fine fescue.
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Common Lawn Grasses in the UK
- Ryegrass is the most common type of lawn grass in the UK, known for its durability in cold, wet climates.
- Fescue grasses are common in coastal areas but struggle in waterlogged inland gardens.
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Types and Climate Tolerance
- Common grass types for cold climates: Zoysia, Rye, Kentucky Blue, Fescue, Buffalo, and Carpet grasses.
- Ideal grasses for warm climates: St. Augustine, Paspalum, Kentucky Blue, Bahia, Bent, Buffalo, and Zoysia.
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Drought Resistance
- Fescue grass is highly common in California due to its water absorption capabilities, especially during drought.
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Identifying Grass Types
- Grass types vary in blade width, blade tip shapes, and growth habits to aid in identification.
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Pasture Grass Identification
- Differentiate between sod-forming and bunching grasses, and observe leaf blade widths for pastures.
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Understanding Grass
- Differentiating grass types is crucial for proper lawn care and optimal growth.
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Lawn Grass Species
- Popular grass types include Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia, Fescue, and Kentucky Bluegrass.
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Ryegrass Features
- Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a versatile grass ideal for lawns, pastures, and turf.
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Cool vs. Warm Season Grass
- Cool-season and warm-season grasses cater to specific climate zones for sustained growth.
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Grass as a Resource
- Grasses offer a plethora of uses from food to building materials and biofuels.
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Scientific Insight
- Grass types are categorized by warm-season vs. cool-season distinctions, aiding in lawn grass classification.
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Common Lawn Grasses
- Explore popular grass types such as Centipede grass, Bermuda grass, and Kentucky Bluegrass.
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Characteristics of Grasses
- Highlight the common traits of grasses, including smooth margins and parallel veins.