Here are explanations about each kind of grass and why each is commonly grown on lawns in Little Rock:<\/p>
Bermudagrass<\/h2> ![\"Bermuda](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/15467067276_2bbc0cc3e8_o-1.jpg\")
Bermudagrass. Photo Credit: Scot Nelson<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ Public Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure> Bermudagrass is a warm-season grass with a deep and extensive root system. It adapts exceptionally well to a hot climate such as here in Arkansas. This grass also has a great recovery ability and doesn’t need much maintenance.<\/p>
A lawn that is planted with Bermudagrass can be covered entirely within one year. If the grass is applied in plugs or grass seed<\/a>, it can be showing green within 60-90 days. <\/p> Note: When the temperature drops to a frost temperature, Bermudagrass will go dormant. It will turn brown and then, in the spring, resume its growth. <\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
\u2013 <\/strong>Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot<\/a> (5 lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix<\/a> (8.75-lb. bag)
\u2013 Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p> Zoysia<\/h2> ![\"close-up](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Starr_070906-8518_Zoysia_sp.-1.jpg\")
Zoysiagrass. Photo Credit: Forest & Kim Starr<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Zoysiagrass does wonderfully in hot and humid Little Rock. It has a fine to medium leaf texture of dark green and a thick, cushiony feel. Zoysia is also an eco-friendly grass and requires less water, mowing, and chemicals to survive. It\u2019s also resistant to pests and disease, so there isn\u2019t a need to use chemicals. <\/p>
Since this grass grows by spreading stolons or “runners” it grows sideways in different directions instead of growing up. This helps Zoysia to crowd out weeds. <\/p>
Because of this lateral growth, Zoysia does not require as much mowing as other grasses. In fact, it needs about two-thirds less mowing. <\/p>
Note: Another use for this grass is for on slopes and other areas of high erosion because of the way it grows.<\/p>
Grass Plug and Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Large Grass Plugs)
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Full & Lush Grass Plugs)
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(100 Plugs)
\u2013 Zoysia Emerald Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p> Centipedegrass<\/h2> ![\"closeup](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Centipede-Grass.jpg\")
Centipedegrass. Photo Credit: James Becwar<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure> Centipedegrass came from Southeast Asia. It is an all-purpose, low-maintenance, slow-growing grass which has fair to good shade tolerance. It’s also drought-tolerant and adapts well to sandy, acidic soils.<\/p>
Centipedegrass, like Zoysia, spreads by stolons, has a coarse texture and short upright stems which grow to a height of 3 to 5 inches. It requires less mowing and will survive a mild cold temperature. <\/p>
Note: With light freezes, it will turn brown, and hard freezes will send centipedegrass into dormancy, but it will refresh its green color when the temperature rises.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Gulf Kist Coated Centipedegrass Seeds<\/a> (1 lb.)
\u2013 Scotts EZ Seed Patch and Repair Centipedegrass<\/a> (3.75 lbs.)
\u2013 TifBlair Centipedegrass<\/a> (5-lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Centipedegrass and Mulch<\/a> (5-lb. bag)<\/p> St. Augustinegrass<\/h2> ![\"St.](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/rsz_img_1980.jpg\")
St. Augustinegrass. Photo Credit: Jeff Herman<\/a> \/ LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure> St. Augustinegrass adapts well to the humid and warm climate of Arkansas. It’s dark green, tolerates shade, cold and disease.<\/p>
Note: St. Augustine won’t remain green doing drought conditions unless you water it. St. Augustine also is a favorite of cinch bugs and has poor wear tolerance.<\/p>
Grass Plug Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)
\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<\/p> Kentucky Bluegrass<\/h2> ![\"Kentucky](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg\")
Kentucky Bluegrass. Photo Credit: Joshua Boman<\/a> \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure> Kentucky Bluegrass is a cool-season grass and can be grown from seed or sod. It’s often used in a traffic area which has low to medium traffic, and it’s usually mixed with other grass seeds. <\/p>
When combined with other grasses Kentucky bluegrass produces a multi-purpose lawn of better quality. This is the lawn grass that most people want in their yard because it’s finely textured and lush.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Jacklin Seed – Biltmore Blue Blend – 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p> Tall Fescue<\/h2> ![\"tall](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1.jpg\")
Tall fescue. Photo Credit: Matt Lavin<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Tall fescue adapts well to the transition zone (which we’re in here in Arkansas). It does well where the weather is too hot for other cool-season grasses and well where the weather is too cold for warm-season grasses.<\/p>
Tall fescue is shade tolerant, develops a deep root system and uses less fertilizer. It will remain green all year long in a climate which is cooler. If the area is too hot in the summer, it will go dormant and be a paler shade of green. <\/p>
Note: Tall fescue can also be used for overseeding for both warm- and cool-season lawns.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)
\u2013 Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p> Get Professional Lawn Care Help<\/h2>
Bermudagrass is a warm-season grass with a deep and extensive root system. It adapts exceptionally well to a hot climate such as here in Arkansas. This grass also has a great recovery ability and doesn’t need much maintenance.<\/p>
A lawn that is planted with Bermudagrass can be covered entirely within one year. If the grass is applied in plugs or grass seed<\/a>, it can be showing green within 60-90 days. <\/p> Note: When the temperature drops to a frost temperature, Bermudagrass will go dormant. It will turn brown and then, in the spring, resume its growth. <\/p> Grass Seed Options: Zoysiagrass does wonderfully in hot and humid Little Rock. It has a fine to medium leaf texture of dark green and a thick, cushiony feel. Zoysia is also an eco-friendly grass and requires less water, mowing, and chemicals to survive. It\u2019s also resistant to pests and disease, so there isn\u2019t a need to use chemicals. <\/p> Since this grass grows by spreading stolons or “runners” it grows sideways in different directions instead of growing up. This helps Zoysia to crowd out weeds. <\/p> Because of this lateral growth, Zoysia does not require as much mowing as other grasses. In fact, it needs about two-thirds less mowing. <\/p> Note: Another use for this grass is for on slopes and other areas of high erosion because of the way it grows.<\/p> Grass Plug and Seed Options: Centipedegrass came from Southeast Asia. It is an all-purpose, low-maintenance, slow-growing grass which has fair to good shade tolerance. It’s also drought-tolerant and adapts well to sandy, acidic soils.<\/p> Centipedegrass, like Zoysia, spreads by stolons, has a coarse texture and short upright stems which grow to a height of 3 to 5 inches. It requires less mowing and will survive a mild cold temperature. <\/p> Note: With light freezes, it will turn brown, and hard freezes will send centipedegrass into dormancy, but it will refresh its green color when the temperature rises.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: St. Augustinegrass adapts well to the humid and warm climate of Arkansas. It’s dark green, tolerates shade, cold and disease.<\/p> Note: St. Augustine won’t remain green doing drought conditions unless you water it. St. Augustine also is a favorite of cinch bugs and has poor wear tolerance.<\/p> Grass Plug Options: Kentucky Bluegrass is a cool-season grass and can be grown from seed or sod. It’s often used in a traffic area which has low to medium traffic, and it’s usually mixed with other grass seeds. <\/p> When combined with other grasses Kentucky bluegrass produces a multi-purpose lawn of better quality. This is the lawn grass that most people want in their yard because it’s finely textured and lush.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: Tall fescue adapts well to the transition zone (which we’re in here in Arkansas). It does well where the weather is too hot for other cool-season grasses and well where the weather is too cold for warm-season grasses.<\/p> Tall fescue is shade tolerant, develops a deep root system and uses less fertilizer. It will remain green all year long in a climate which is cooler. If the area is too hot in the summer, it will go dormant and be a paler shade of green. <\/p> Note: Tall fescue can also be used for overseeding for both warm- and cool-season lawns.<\/p> Grass Seed Options:
\u2013 <\/strong>Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot<\/a> (5 lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix<\/a> (8.75-lb. bag)
\u2013 Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p> Zoysia<\/h2>
<\/strong>\u2013 Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Large Grass Plugs)
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Full & Lush Grass Plugs)
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(100 Plugs)
\u2013 Zoysia Emerald Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p> Centipedegrass<\/h2>
<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Gulf Kist Coated Centipedegrass Seeds<\/a> (1 lb.)
\u2013 Scotts EZ Seed Patch and Repair Centipedegrass<\/a> (3.75 lbs.)
\u2013 TifBlair Centipedegrass<\/a> (5-lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Centipedegrass and Mulch<\/a> (5-lb. bag)<\/p> St. Augustinegrass<\/h2>
<\/strong>\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)
\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<\/p> Kentucky Bluegrass<\/h2>
<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Jacklin Seed – Biltmore Blue Blend – 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p> Tall Fescue<\/h2>
<\/strong>\u2013 Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)
\u2013 Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p> Get Professional Lawn Care Help<\/h2>