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Types of Lawn Grasses in Columbia and Irmo South Carolina

types of lawn grasses

In Columbia, S.C. and Irmo 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:

  • 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.

  • 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. 
     

  • 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.
     

  • 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!
     

  • 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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