00:00What is the most common grass?
00:011. Acclimatized, cool and amp, warm-season grasses
00:05The many American grass varieties can be sorted into two categories,
00:10warm-season grasses and cool-season grasses.
00:13Cool-season grasses develop deep, healthy root systems in climates with hot summers and cold winters.
00:19They also grow quite quickly.
00:21These grasses can tolerate some drought during the summer but grow best with regular rainfall.
00:26Generally, cool-season grasses thrive in the northern half of the United States and along the West Coast.
00:362. The most common varieties of cool-season grasses are
00:41Rough bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Ventgrass, Fescue ryegrass.
00:46In contrast, warm-season grass grows beautiful, thick, and lush during the summer months,
00:53when sunshine is strongest and temperatures are high.
00:55But when the thermometer begins to drop during the winter months,
01:00these grasses become dormant and turn a yellow color.
01:03You can find warm-season grass types most often in the South.
01:093. The most common varieties of warm-season grasses are
01:13Bermuda grass, Buffalo grass, St. Augustine grass, Carpet grass, Zoysia grass.
01:18It is important to understand that grasses grow best during different seasons,
01:23so get used to the idea now, your lawn won't look perfect every day of the year.
01:27But by selecting the right type of warm or cool-season grass for your lawn,
01:31you can ensure that your lawn is lush and green as often as possible.
01:394. Best California varieties
01:41For California, Nevada, and Arizona residents, picking the right kind of grass can be a real
01:47challenge. After all, you need a grass variety that can survive on very little water and in
01:53extreme heat during summer months.
01:585. Fescue grass
01:59Fescue has narrow, deep green blades, and can grow thick and lush.
02:03It is a low-maintenance grass that does not need to be mown or fertilized often.
02:08This cool-season grass begins to reach a deep, lush green around November, when the rainy season starts.
02:14In the summer it will be dormant, so you won't have to water it much anyway.
02:19During the winter, you can weed, fertilize, and water your lawn heavily so it maintains
02:23a healthy green during the summer. Fescue grass is the most common lawn grass in California because
02:29it absorbs water well, even during drought. But beware fescue doesn't live long if exposed to dog urine.
02:396. St. Augustine Grass
02:43St. Augustine is native to the Mediterranean and Caribbean,
02:46and thrives in subtropical climates. It has a beautiful blue-green color and creates dense turf.
02:53A warm-season grass, St. Augustine grows best in humid heat and survives drought nearly effortlessly.
03:00Because it grows quickly, it forms a thick thatch layer along the soil, so you'll need to aerate and
03:07water regularly so nutrients can reach the roots. St. Augustine Grass is quite aggressive, but it is
03:14practically indestructible. Many homeowners choose St. Augustine because it is both beautiful and durable.
03:247. Bermuda Grass
03:26Another tropical plant, Bermuda Grass loves heat and humidity. It handles high traffic well,
03:34which is why many sports fields use Bermuda Grass, and is drought resistant.
03:39Bermuda Grass grows best in the summer and turns yellow in the winter. Some homeowners will sprinkle
03:45a different grass seed variety over Bermuda Grass in the autumn so that the lawn stays green,
03:51this process is called overseeding. Bermuda Grass also chokes weeds where it has been planted.
03:58This grass is quite high maintenance it takes a low of mowing, watering, and fertilizing to keep it
04:04healthy but it grows quickly when planted and is easy to establish. Bermuda Grass soaks up California's
04:10bright sun and reflects a beautiful light green.
04:168. Zoysia Grass
04:18Originally from Southeast Asia, this grass is extremely drought and salt tolerant,
04:22which makes it perfect for California's coast. Its coarse texture and deep root system keep it healthy
04:28even with little water. Zoysia Grass does not do well in the cold, but it can grow quite well in
04:34warm
04:35and transitional climates. It can handle heavy traffic, including from pets, and grows in both sun and shade.
04:42Its flexibility allows it to grow a thick, lush carpet. This type of grass grows very slowly,
04:48so you may need to be patient after planting it. As you select the perfect grass type for your lawn,
04:54be sure to consult your turf specialist, who can consult you about the particular needs
04:58of your yard and recommend the right type of grass for your home.
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