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Not sure what's growing in your front yard? Take a sample to your local extension office.
| Bermuda |
Common Bermuda, a warm season grass. (One of Atlanta's most popular grasses.) Drought tolerance: High, Shade tolerance: Low; needs all-day sun, Cold tolerance: High, Establishment rate: Fast, When to fertilize: In active growth, typically around May, and again in early September, Maintenance level: Low |
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Centipede |
Centipede, a warm season grass. (Known as "the lazy man's grass.") Drought tolerance: High, Shade tolerance: High, Cold tolerance: High, Establishment rate: Fast, When to fertilize: In active growth, typically around May, and again in early September, Maintenance level: Low |
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Fescue |
Tall fescue, a cool season grass (Tied with Bermuda grass as most popular in metro Atlanta.) Drought tolerance: High, Shade tolerance: Medium to high, Cold tolerance: High, Establishment rate: Fast, When to fertilize: November, Maintenance level: Medium, Source: University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension office |
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St.Augustine |
St. Augustine, A warm season grass Drought tolerance: High, Shade tolerance: High, Cold tolerance: Low, Establishment rate: Fast, When to fertilize: Around May and early September, Maintenance level: Medium |
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Zoysia |
Zoysia, a warm season grass. (Considered the Cadillac of grasses.) Drought tolerance: High. Shade tolerance: Medium, Cold tolerance: High, Establishment rate: Slow, When to fertilize: In active growth, typically around May, and again in early September, Maintenance level: High; needs to be mowed every four days and will need to be de-thatched to reduce thickness |
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