{"id":13808,"date":"2019-01-11T21:21:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T00:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=13808"},"modified":"2025-04-04T14:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T17:45:19","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-grass-type-for-your-huntsville-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/al\/huntsville-al\/how-to-choose-the-right-grass-type-for-your-huntsville-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Grass Type for Your Huntsville Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you work to perfect your lawn, you may discover certain varieties grow better than others in Huntsville. When choosing the type of grass to plan you should consider maintenance needs, shade adaptation, wear and tear, and the local climate. <\/span><\/p> <h2><b>St. Augustine Grass<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn.jpg\" alt=\"St. Augustine Grass\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn-98x55.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn-610x343.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/St.-Augustine-grass-lawn-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This needs frequent watering, mowing and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth, but if you aren\u2019t afraid of spending a little extra time on your lawn, St. Augustine is a great fit. \u00a0It does well in shaded areas, it\u2019s sturdy, thick and can fight off weeds. To keep it healthy, you should mow to a height of 2.5 to 4 inches. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p> <p><b>Grass Plug Options: <\/b><b><br \/> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><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=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2 Trays)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><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=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2 Trays)<\/span><\/p> <h2><b>Bermuda Grass<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass.jpg\" alt=\"bermuda grass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass-82x55.jpg 82w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bermuda-grass-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bermuda is one of the best types of grass to withstand sun and heat. It&#8217;s fine in texture and will tolerate heavy traffic. It can also withstand drought and salt. It doesn\u2019t do well in shady areas, so if you have a lot of trees, this may not be the grass for you. Mow to a height of 1 to 2 inches for optimal turf conditions.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Grass Seed Options:<br \/> \u2013 <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=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5 lb. bag)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><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=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (8.75-lb. bag)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><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=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (10-lb. bag)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><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=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (50-lb. bag)<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><\/i><\/p> <h2><b>Kentucky Bluegrass<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Bluegrass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass-82x55.jpg 82w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kentucky_bluegrass-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a green lawn year-round, Kentucky Bluegrass looks best in winter but can also handle the heat of the summer. A fine texture, it can help fill in bare spots quickly. It doesn\u2019t do well in shade and requires a lot of mowing. It should be kept at 2.5 to 3 inches.<\/span><\/p> <p><b><i>Grass Seed Options:<br \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=992e40d3b70e4e06f03e1dea0e878d92&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3 lbs.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=7fa7ca16277756d72484672e85e039b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5 lbs.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jacklin-Seed-Biltmore-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B07T6XQHCK?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=df49b30f6042f7bab0359ab2347fc028&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacklin Seed &#8211; Biltmore Blue Blend &#8211; 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5 lbs.)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p> <h2><b>Buffalo Grass<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1.jpg\" alt=\"buffalo_grass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/buffalo_grass1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native to North America, it\u2019s an excellent option for your Huntsville lawn. Buffalo grass is drought tolerant, grows slowly and is easy to maintain. This grass will turn brown when the temperature heats up. Mow this grass to 1 to 2.5 inches high.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Grass Seed Options:<br \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Everwilde-Farms-Buffalo-Native-Packet\/dp\/B00HMFP60A?crid=NWI8QK73K8JM&amp;keywords=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679580727&amp;sprefix=buffalograss%2Bseed%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ee866526b8218a009ef0dca706c31971&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1 lb. of seeds)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Buffalo-Grass-Seed-Primed-Lbs\/dp\/B0BRBP5NVT?crid=NWI8QK73K8JM&amp;keywords=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679580446&amp;sprefix=buffalograss%2Bseed%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-5&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4844ca7a52ad70a8674cfca19eb2bf74&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffalograss seed (primed)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5-lb. bag)<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><\/i><\/p> <h2><b>Centipedegrass<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/centipede-grass.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11168 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/centipede-grass.jpg\" alt=\"centipede grass\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><\/a><\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warm-season grass that&#8217;s fast-spreading but with a lower growth rate, centipedegrass has a coarse texture. It requires very little maintenance &#8212; just a little fertilizer, and it&#8217;s good to go. It doesn\u2019t do very well in hot weather when it can turn brown. Mow it to 1.5 inches in height.<\/span><\/p> <p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Grass Seed Options:<br \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Centipede-Seed-Southeast-Fertilizer-Maintenance\/dp\/B079V562HS?crid=1CZAGQ4V7ECMN&amp;keywords=centipede+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679582498&amp;sprefix=centipede+grass%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=b2de8bad70ff56dfc7f2834d29051708&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gulf Kist Coated Centipedegrass Seeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1 lb.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotts-17541-Repair-Centipede-Lawns\/dp\/B01MQYMWGT?crid=1CZAGQ4V7ECMN&amp;keywords=centipede+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679582498&amp;sprefix=centipede+grass%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4cf624f2bc3bd5ca45f3d3a12688956c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scotts EZ Seed Patch and Repair Centipedegrass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3.75 lbs.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TifBlair-Centipede-Grass-Seed-Direct\/dp\/B007RQYB14?crid=1CZAGQ4V7ECMN&amp;keywords=centipede+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679582498&amp;sprefix=centipede+grass%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-8&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=864c764594b6814d73ea73b97a25882d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TifBlair Centipedegrass<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5-lb. bag)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Seed-5lb-Centipedeseed-Mulch\/dp\/B01M0KEYC0?crid=1CZAGQ4V7ECMN&amp;keywords=centipede+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679582498&amp;sprefix=centipede+grass%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-17&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=41c2bd2a2357118bd9d3860d5a670122&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennington Centipedegrass and Mulch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5-lb. bag)<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><\/i><\/p> <p class=\"p1\"><i>Need help choosing the right grass for your lawn? Visit our\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/huntsville-al-lawn-care\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Huntsville lawn care<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0page for more information!<\/i><\/p> <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. LawnStarter may earn revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you work to perfect your lawn, you may discover certain varieties grow better than others in Huntsville. 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