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re: Soft Fluffy Grass that can grow in LA
Posted on 12/18/22 at 1:43 pm to Cooterlane
Posted on 12/18/22 at 1:43 pm to Cooterlane
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How did you start?
When I moved in, the backyard was real low. I had to add 20-25 loads of dirt just to get it to where it wouldn't hold water. So at that point there was no grass except the rye I planted to prevent erosion over the winter.
Bought seed and planted.
A lot depends on what kind of bermuda you have too. The common bermuda in my front yard is completely different than my hybrid in the back.
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Posted on 12/18/22 at 2:06 pm to BallsEleven
Hybrid is the Bermuda guests have enjoyed so much?
Posted on 12/18/22 at 3:26 pm to Cooterlane
Just fyi, the most common hybrid bermuda in the southeast is called Tifton-419, or some people call it Tifway-419. This is the most common that you will see on high school football and baseball fields, and some residential as well.
Another, slightly more specialized is Celebration. Probably more common on higher end sports fields.
A couple things to remember about bermuda is weed control and replacement.
Bermuda needs to be cut relatively short, and has small fine blades. Unlike most of weeds, which grow fast and usually have nice, relatively large leaves. Therefore, you need to be committed to weed control, one way or the other. The other grasses get weeds in them, but aren't quite as noticeable, in my opinion.
When choosing your grass, consider how you will replace a small section if needed. Some specialty grasses are easy to get in large quantities, but almost impossible to get in a small quantity.
The number of zoysiagrasses are just as numerous and vary in appearance and performance even more than bermudas.
Take your time, and go look and feel different grasses, and talk to their owners/caretakers.
Another, slightly more specialized is Celebration. Probably more common on higher end sports fields.
A couple things to remember about bermuda is weed control and replacement.
Bermuda needs to be cut relatively short, and has small fine blades. Unlike most of weeds, which grow fast and usually have nice, relatively large leaves. Therefore, you need to be committed to weed control, one way or the other. The other grasses get weeds in them, but aren't quite as noticeable, in my opinion.
When choosing your grass, consider how you will replace a small section if needed. Some specialty grasses are easy to get in large quantities, but almost impossible to get in a small quantity.
The number of zoysiagrasses are just as numerous and vary in appearance and performance even more than bermudas.
Take your time, and go look and feel different grasses, and talk to their owners/caretakers.
This post was edited on 12/18/22 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:40 am to Cooterlane
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Hybrid is the Bermuda guests have enjoyed so much?
Like the post above, there are a lot of different hybrids out there. It is usually one of those varieties people enjoy as opposed to the common variety.
I've got a variety called princess 77. It was completely unnecessary to spend what I did on seed for it when a different hybrid would have been fine for my needs, but it is real nice to have now.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 1:18 pm to Cooterlane
quote:Damn.
I currently have Bermuda, centipede, zoysia, rye (cow pasture next door) and st Augustine
Posted on 12/19/22 at 1:22 pm to BallsEleven
I know what this sounds like, but my neighbor has a back yard of centipede, it is soft as can be and he keeps it about 3 inches tall.
I have zoysia, while I would definitely call it soft, I would not call it plush like you are looking for. When I moved in the prior owner had it at about 4 inches, you could lose a baseball in it and it is thick thick.
I have zoysia, while I would definitely call it soft, I would not call it plush like you are looking for. When I moved in the prior owner had it at about 4 inches, you could lose a baseball in it and it is thick thick.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 4:50 pm to tigerfoot
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I know what this sounds like, but my neighbor has a back yard of centipede, it is soft as can be and he keeps it about 3 inches tall. I have zoysia, while I would definitely call it soft, I would not call it plush like you are looking for. When I moved in the prior owner had it at about 4 inches, you could lose a baseball in it and it is thick thick.
You’ll break an ankle in 4” zoysia. I let mine grow in some spots to a little under 2”. Just where I keep the dogs. I tried hitting some golf balls and it just eats the club.
Posted on 12/19/22 at 5:28 pm to Art Vandelay
quote:If you walked across the lawn it would leave footprints for three days.
You’ll break an ankle in 4” zoysia.
I have it down to 2.5, it is still so damn thick.
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