Types of Lawn
Grasses in Columbia South Carolina
In
Columbia, S.C. there are several
types of grasses that grow and thrive well:
Centipede, Bermuda, St.
Augustine, Zoysia, and Winter Rye
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Types of Lawn Grass
in order of Popularity:
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Centipede - This is
also known as "lazy man's grass" because it needs very little
lawn care service or maintenance
or fertilization and is resistant to bugs and disease.
Centipede spreads at a moderate pace, typically better if you put down
some topsoil in bare spots (although some people prefer to do sod repair
with plugs or sod pieces/rolls). This is a great all-around choice
for the Columbia Area and is the most common here. You should not overseed this turf with winter rye unless you plan on doing a renovation
in the coming spring.
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Bermuda Grass -
This type of grass is the 2nd most popular grass in this area, although
it should be considered equally as good of an option as the grass
described above. I like bermuda because there are so many
different types and choices of variety and you can overseed it in the
fall with rye for a year-round green turf. Bermudas such as
Sunstar or Princess 77 prefer almost FULL sun, so make sure to choose
wisely as it will not thrive in shade.
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Zoysia Grass - Emerald
Zoysia is a fine blade grass that creeps very well. It can be
plugged or sodded easily. Zenith Zoysia is another great variety
that I see often times in the upscale neighborhoods of Columbia.
Zoysia does really well here in Columbia and turns to a really pretty
"white" color when it goes dormant in the winter. A sharp mower
blade and bagging is recommended when doing lawn maintenance on this
type of grass.
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St. Augustine -
Does (kindof :) well in shade in my opinion, but not a silver bullet if
you have shade related issues. St. Augustine Grass should be cut
extra high. Special attention should be paid to the pH of the
soil. A preventative bug and
lawn fertilization service program should definitely be implemented
due to the high occurance of chinch bugs, grubworms, moles, and fungus.
If it grows, though, it grows well!
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Rye - Perennial and
Annual -
Winter Rye Grass - Rye grass is so cool...it grows almost
anywhere; in shade, in full sun, in the winter! Rye grass lawns
can be seen, often times, at banks and hospitals, day care centers,
offices - anywhere where an annual green program would be of benefit to
the perception of the business. Rye does require frequent mowing,
but can add a certain "uplifting" touch to your landscape.
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