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Grass
Home » Lawn & Garden » Landscaping - Products » GrassIt's interesting that something as commonplace as grass could have such appeal. The green tint of grass is beautiful, and the soft feel of grass brings back memories of barefoot games of baseball or tag. Today, grass is also appealing because it is good for the environment; it absorbs rainfall into the soil and prevents erosion.
You may not plan on planting any grass seed. Whether you use grass seed or not, however, you'll have one of two types of grass: warm season or cool season.
• Warm season: Warm season grass mostly grows in the southern United States and is at its best during the summer, or, more accurately, from April to October. Bermuda grass and buffalo grass are two popular warm season grasses.
• Cool season: Cool season grass grows in the central and northern regions of the United States, and it flourishes during the spring and fall and slows during the summer. Kentucky bluegrass and fescue are well-known cool season grasses.
Your home area will determine which category of grass you can support, but within each category, you'll have several options. At this point, personal preferences of grass coarseness, color, and hardiness will govern your decision. You should also consider how much shade and water particular types of grass will require.
Of course, an entirely different option is to purchase synthetic grass. Synthetic grass (i.e. Astroturf) looks like grass, but it is made of plastic. It's incredibly easy to clean and you can have it in any part of the country. On the other hand, however, it's very expensive and can contribute to erosion, and many people consider it downright ugly.
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