{"id":12637,"date":"2018-07-07T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=12637"},"modified":"2025-03-05T16:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:32:47","slug":"the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Grass Types for Lawns in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the best grass types for lawns in Phoenix may seem like a daunting task, especially if you\u2019re new to the area. Arizona is in the USDA\u2019s plant hardiness zone 9b, where the coldest temperature is around 25 degrees but the summers are blazing hot. With that in mind, consider these two best grass types for Phoenix when deciding on what grass to grow in your yard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-d13148d4-eeab-47d2-915a-67500b79f2d9\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/#0-know-your-grass-type\" style=\"\">Know Your Grass Type<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/#1-2-best-grass-types-for-phoenix\" style=\"\">2 Best Grass Types for Phoenix<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/#2-bermudagrass\" style=\"\">Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/#3-st-augustinegrass\" style=\"\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/#4-overseeding\" style=\"\">Overseeding<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/az\/phoenix\/the-best-grass-types-for-lawns-in-phoenix-az\/#5-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-for-your-phoenix-lawn\" style=\"\">How to Choose the Best Grass for Your Phoenix Lawn<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-know-your-grass-type\">Know Your Grass Type<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grasses fit in one of two categories: warm season and cool season. Because Arizona is one of the hottest states in America, cool-season grasses are only used for overseeding. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">Warm-season grasses<\/a> grow best in zone 9b.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-best-grass-types-for-phoenix\">2 Best Grass Types for Phoenix<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may wonder, \u201cWhy only two options for my Phoenix lawn?\u201d Low desert lawns require tough, heat-tolerant grasses that can take Phoenix\u2019s intense summer sun. Bermudagrass, especially the hybrid varieties, and St. Augustine are the only two warm-season grass types that have proven themselves time and again in Phoenix\u2019s challenging environment.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bermudagrass grown in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-68599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/focus-photography-of-green-bermuda-grass-949584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bermudagrass is heat- and drought-tolerant, making it the most popular choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.arizona.edu\/sites\/extension.arizona.edu\/files\/pubs\/az1817-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lawns in Phoenix<\/a>. Hybrid Bermudagrasses, in particular, can take the intense heat of a Phoenix summer and are an oft-used choice for homes in Arizona\u2019s low desert areas.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hybrid varieties are often the preferred grass on Phoenix putting greens since their fine blades work well for the super low cutting heights needed there. When mowing <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.arizona.edu\/tips203%20.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bermudagrass<\/a> in the summer, set mowing blades within an inch of the turf (may vary depending on the variety). Before winter\u2019s dormancy, cut the grass to 2 inches.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many hybrid Bermudagrass varieties that are popular in Phoenix. Here are a few you may encounter:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Midiron<\/li>    <li>Tifway<\/li>    <li>Tifgreen<\/li>    <li>TifTuf<\/li>    <li>TifGrand&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note on establishment:<\/strong> Hybrid Bermudagrass is sterile and must be planted via sprigs or sod. Common Bermuda, however, can be seeded.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons and rhizomes<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong> Low<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance: <\/strong>High<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance: <\/strong>High<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs: <\/strong>High, especially for hybrid cultivars<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height: <\/strong>0.5 to 2.5 inches, depending on the cultivar<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease: <\/strong>High; susceptible to spring dead spot, rust, large patch, leaf spot, dollar spot<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture:<\/strong> Light to dark green; fine to medium texture<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-One-Step-Complete-Bermudagrass\/dp\/B084NTQ9Z5?crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=6cfede1ef89e0e144ace69ab305b3976&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot<\/a> (5 lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Smart-Seed-Bermudagrass-Fertilizer\/dp\/B08QRLK7LB?content-id=amzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8%3Aamzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;cv_ct_cx=bermudagrass+seed&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;pd_rd_i=B08QRLK7LB&amp;pd_rd_r=61743f75-14d7-4844-8eaa-93bdc639b5d4&amp;pd_rd_w=0fMJW&amp;pd_rd_wg=Fz1Yh&amp;pf_rd_p=eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;pf_rd_r=JNAF2TZ5N6YC4XT6ZR0T&amp;qid=1679579824&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=1-4-492482ea-2ad3-4cfe-9d1a-0efc7c5c9374-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVlhNODZVWjYxSDA1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzE3MzY2M00zQkUwSUNSSkRWMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzEwMDMxVDJSQjkxWExCQzIxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=f457591a18e0b002e465d202f7bb8968&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix<\/a> (8.75-lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotts-18012A-Turf-Builder-Grass\/dp\/B01NALORRH?content-id=amzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8%3Aamzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;cv_ct_cx=bermudagrass+seed&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;pd_rd_i=B01NALORRH&amp;pd_rd_r=6fa82460-4f9e-404e-9c2e-317cfb206273&amp;pd_rd_w=v7QOt&amp;pd_rd_wg=k8N6Z&amp;pf_rd_p=eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;pf_rd_r=KGEKXV5M2HGJ2JSSXN1G&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=1-4-492482ea-2ad3-4cfe-9d1a-0efc7c5c9374-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzR01SVVJVREtSQzVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODM4MTU5QTBEUDNUSlM2S1VQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzI1NjExMzhTMUUySFg4UjFGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=f0576d2c89934ff91d6d0c0c2f87fcbf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hancocks-Highlander-Bermuda-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0924T7MYB?crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-10&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=0baaf3d03bf6300485f48e46456c1b90&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-st-augustinegrass\">St. Augustinegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india.jpg\" alt=\"St. Augustinegrass\" class=\"wp-image-58027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-India.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yercaud-elango<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Augustine is a heat-tolerant and moderately <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.arizona.edu\/tips799.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shade-tolerant<\/a> grass that offers Phoenix homeowners another option for their low desert lawn. This coarse-bladed grass grows later into the season than other warm-season varieties and has deep root systems to ward off heat. Palmetto St. Augustinegrass is a semi-dwarf variety that is popular in the Phoenix area.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Augustine has coarse leaf blades and does best when left to grow to 3 or 4 inches. Dwarf varieties, however, are usually mowed at lower heights. This grass tends to develop thatch if overfertilized and may need to be dethatched regularly. St. Augustine goes dormant in the winter and should not be overseeded.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note on establishment:<\/strong> St. Augustinegrass is only available as sod, not as seed. Sometimes sprigs or plugs are available.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong> Low to moderate<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance: <\/strong>Moderate<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance: <\/strong>Moderate<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs: <\/strong>Moderate<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height: <\/strong>3 \u00bd&nbsp; to 4 inches<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease: <\/strong>High; susceptible to fairy ring, gray leaf spot, pythium, brown patch, take-all root rot, root rot<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture: <\/strong>Blue-green; coarse texture&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Plug Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ranch-Augustine-Seville-Grass-Plugs\/dp\/B083QQDN98?crid=37538TQ0W53V9&amp;keywords=st.+augustine+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679585937&amp;sprefix=st.+augustin%2Caps%2C128&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=2b51d9a453bd237dd575687b3a913d6c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ranch-Augustine-Floratam-Grass-Plugs\/dp\/B083QPTHX3?crid=37538TQ0W53V9&amp;keywords=st.+augustine+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679585937&amp;sprefix=st.+augustin%2Caps%2C128&amp;sr=8-15&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=82630086452a780b0052bb93e4e9dd89&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)  <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-overseeding\">Overseeding<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/overseeding-1.jpg\" alt=\"A lawn fertilizer used for spreading seed when overseeding.\" class=\"wp-image-47868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/overseeding-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/overseeding-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/overseeding-1-646x424.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/overseeding-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/overseeding-1-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-lawn-spreader-grass-yard-used-1757904407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overseeding with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season grass<\/a> in the winter is an option for Bermudagrass lawns, which go dormant. <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.arizona.edu\/Overseeding%20winter%20grasses%20into%20bermudagrass%20turf%20Aug%202014%20v3%20ltr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overseeding with a winter grass<\/a> helps the lawn stay green.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either annual or perennial ryegrass is most often recommended for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">overseeding<\/a>. The best time to overseed your Bermuda lawn is in October. Once ryegrass has settled in, mow at a height of 1 to 2.75 inches (depending on whether you have a rotary or reel mower) for the lawn to look its best during winter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Tip: Using a ruler will help you establish what height your grass is at and adjust your mower accordingly.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-for-your-phoenix-lawn\">How to Choose the Best Grass for Your Phoenix Lawn<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the best grass for your Phoenix lawn depends on location, soil pH, drainage, and sunlight \u2013 or the lack of it. Before buying sod or grass seed, make note of the yard\u2019s sloping (or flat surface). Test the soil for acidity and properties \u2013 is it sandy, clay-like, loamy, or something else? How well does water drain? The amount of direct sunlight determines what grows best in your yard.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-maintenance\">Maintenance<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you love to spend hours mowing, watering, and weeding, choosing low-maintenance grass lets you put less time into the yard (leaving more time to kick back and relax).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High-maintenance:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bermudagrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate maintenance:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>St. Augustine<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-sun-and-shade\">Sun and Shade<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arizona\u2019s hot sun determines what grows best in open areas, but the type of grass makes a difference if your property has trees or tall structures to shade the yard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate shade tolerance:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>St. Augustine (low to moderate)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low shade tolerance:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bermudagrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-foot-traffic\">Foot Traffic<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you play a lot of sports in the backyard?&nbsp; Have a dog that loves to run and play? Choose a turf that can handle heavy foot traffic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High traffic tolerance:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bermudagrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate traffic tolerance:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>St. Augustine<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-call-in-the-pros\">Call in the Pros<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIYers know some chores are easy-peasy. But when it comes to laying sod or seeding a yard, the effort can be back-breaking, frustrating, and \u2026 wrong. Then you have to tear it out and start over, which means laying out more money and sweat equity. The cycle is endless.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If grass isn\u2019t your forte, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.networx.com\/landscapers?utm_source=10717&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phoenix landscaping pro<\/a> to plant new grass and get your Phoenix lawn off to a strong start.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not interested in planting new grass just yet? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\">local LawnStarter pros<\/a> can take the mowing off your shoulders, keeping your yard trim and neat year-round.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>LawnStarter participates in Get Sunday\u2019s affiliate advertising program. LawnStarter may earn revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. 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