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- 1. St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li>
- 3. Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li>
- 5. Bahiagrass<\/a><\/li>
- Comparing the Best Jacksonville Grasses<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
What Grass is Best For You?<\/h2>
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Illustration by Whitney Lehnecker \/ LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure> What\u2019s the best grass type for your Jacksonville lawn? That depends on things like how much sun it gets, how much foot traffic it has to endure, and how much work you want to put into it. Plug in your preferences below, and we\u2019ll tell you the grass type you should consider.<\/p>
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!important; font-weight: 600 !important; transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important; user-select: none !important; border: none !important; text-decoration: none !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; } .jax-grass-calc .reset-btn:hover { background: #5a6268 !important; color: white !important; text-decoration: none !important; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } } @media (max-width: 768px) { .jax-grass-calc { padding: 20px !important; margin: 10px auto !important; } .jax-grass-calc h2 { font-size: 24px !important; } .jax-grass-calc .form-row { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 0 !important; } .jax-grass-calc .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px !important; min-width: auto !important; } .jax-grass-calc .form-group.single-column { width: 100% !important; min-width: auto !important; } } <\/style> <\/head> <body> <div class=\"jax-grass-calc\"> <h2>Grass Match Calculator for Jacksonville<\/h2> <p class=\"subtitle\">Find the perfect grass type for your Jacksonville lawn<\/p> <div class=\"form-container\"> <div class=\"form-row\"> <div class=\"form-group\"> <label>Shade level<\/label> <div class=\"dropdown-container\"> <select id=\"shade\" name=\"shade\"> <option value=\"\">Any shade level…<\/option> <option value=\"full-sun\">Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight)<\/option> <option value=\"partial-shade\">Partial Sun (3-6 hours sunlight)<\/option> <option value=\"full-shade\">Mostly Shade (less than 3 hours sunlight)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"form-group\"> <label>Foot traffic<\/label> <div class=\"dropdown-container\"> <select id=\"traffic\" name=\"traffic\"> <option value=\"\">Select traffic level…<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Light use (just for looks)<\/option> <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate use (some walking, pets)<\/option> <option value=\"high\">Heavy use (kids playing, entertaining)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"form-row\"> <div class=\"form-group\"> <label>Maintenance level<\/label> <div class=\"dropdown-container\"> <select id=\"maintenance\" name=\"maintenance\"> <option value=\"\">Select maintenance level…<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Very little (low maintenance)<\/option> <option value=\"moderate\">Some work (regular care)<\/option> <option value=\"high\">Lots of work (high maintenance)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"form-group\"> <label>Salt tolerance<\/label> <div class=\"dropdown-container\"> <select id=\"salt\" name=\"salt\"> <option value=\"\">Select salt tolerance…<\/option> <option value=\"not-needed\">No (inland areas)<\/option> <option value=\"helpful\">Somewhat close to coast<\/option> <option value=\"essential\">Yes (beachside areas)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"form-row\"> <div class=\"form-group single-column\"> <label>Drought tolerance<\/label> <div class=\"dropdown-container\"> <select id=\"drought\" name=\"drought\"> <option value=\"\">Select drought tolerance…<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Not important (will water regularly)<\/option> <option value=\"moderate\">Somewhat important<\/option> <option value=\"high\">Very important (want drought-tolerant)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <button type=\"button\" class=\"calculate-btn\" onclick=\"calculateGrass()\">Find My Perfect Grass! \ud83c\udf3f<\/button> <\/div> <!-- Results section --> <div class=\"results\" id=\"results\"> <h3>Your Top 3 Grass Recommendations:<\/h3> <div class=\"recommendations\" id=\"recommendations\"> <!-- Results will be populated by JavaScript --> <\/div> <div class=\"reset-container\"> <button type=\"button\" class=\"reset-btn\" onclick=\"resetForm()\">Try Different Options<\/button> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <script>\n\/\/ Grass database with scoring logic\nconst grassTypes = {\n 'St. Augustinegrass': {\n shade: { 'full-sun': 3, 'partial-shade': 5, 'full-shade': 4 },\n traffic: { 'low': 5, 'moderate': 3, 'high': 2 },\n maintenance: { 'low': 2, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 5 },\n salt: { 'not-needed': 4, 'helpful': 5, 'essential': 4 },\n drought: { 'low': 4, 'moderate': 3, 'high': 2 },\n pros: 'Excellent shade tolerance, beautiful appearance, fast-growing, good salt tolerance',\n cons: 'Requires frequent mowing, susceptible to pests, poor traffic tolerance',\n link: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/'\n },\n 'Zoysiagrass': {\n shade: { 'full-sun': 5, 'partial-shade': 4, 'full-shade': 2 },\n traffic: { 'low': 4, 'moderate': 5, 'high': 5 },\n maintenance: { 'low': 4, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 3 },\n salt: { 'not-needed': 4, 'helpful': 4, 'essential': 3 },\n drought: { 'low': 3, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 5 },\n pros: 'Excellent traffic tolerance, attractive golf-course look, soft texture',\n cons: 'Establishes slowly, expensive, recovers slowly when damaged',\n link: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/'\n },\n 'Bermudagrass': {\n shade: { 'full-sun': 5, 'partial-shade': 2, 'full-shade': 1 },\n traffic: { 'low': 4, 'moderate': 5, 'high': 5 },\n maintenance: { 'low': 2, 'moderate': 3, 'high': 4 },\n salt: { 'not-needed': 4, 'helpful': 4, 'essential': 4 },\n drought: { 'low': 3, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 5 },\n pros: 'Excellent traffic tolerance, great drought tolerance, good salt tolerance',\n cons: 'Requires full sun, high maintenance, spreads aggressively',\n link: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/'\n },\n 'Centipedegrass': {\n shade: { 'full-sun': 4, 'partial-shade': 4, 'full-shade': 3 },\n traffic: { 'low': 4, 'moderate': 3, 'high': 2 },\n maintenance: { 'low': 5, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 2 },\n salt: { 'not-needed': 4, 'helpful': 2, 'essential': 1 },\n drought: { 'low': 3, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 3 },\n pros: 'Very low maintenance, moderate shade tolerance, slow growing',\n cons: 'Poor salt tolerance, limited traffic tolerance, slow recovery',\n link: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/'\n },\n 'Bahiagrass': {\n shade: { 'full-sun': 5, 'partial-shade': 3, 'full-shade': 2 },\n traffic: { 'low': 3, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 4 },\n maintenance: { 'low': 5, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 2 },\n salt: { 'not-needed': 4, 'helpful': 3, 'essential': 3 },\n drought: { 'low': 3, 'moderate': 4, 'high': 5 },\n pros: 'Excellent drought tolerance, very low maintenance, good for sandy soils',\n cons: 'Coarse texture, frequent seeding, poor appearance',\n link: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/'\n }\n};\n\n\/\/ Load saved form data and results on page load\nwindow.onload = function() {\n const savedFormData = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('grassCalcFormData'));\n const savedRecommendations = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('grassCalcRecommendations'));\n\n if (savedFormData) {\n document.getElementById('shade').value = savedFormData.shade || '';\n document.getElementById('traffic').value = savedFormData.traffic || '';\n document.getElementById('maintenance').value = savedFormData.maintenance || '';\n document.getElementById('salt').value = savedFormData.salt || '';\n document.getElementById('drought').value = savedFormData.drought || '';\n }\n\n if (savedRecommendations) {\n displayResults(savedRecommendations);\n }\n};\nfunction trackGA4(eventName, params) {\n if (typeof window.gtag === \"function\") {\n window.gtag(\"event\", eventName, {\n send_to: \"G-MF2FDLCNKD\",\n ...(params || {})\n });\n }\n}\nfunction calculateGrass() {\n const formData = {\n shade: document.getElementById('shade').value,\n traffic: document.getElementById('traffic').value,\n maintenance: document.getElementById('maintenance').value,\n salt: document.getElementById('salt').value,\n drought: document.getElementById('drought').value\n };\n\n \/\/ Check if at least some fields are filled\n const filledFields = Object.values(formData).filter(value => value !== '').length;\n if (filledFields === 0) {\n alert('Please select at least one preference to get recommendations.');\n return;\n }\n trackGA4(\"grass_types_jacksonville_calculator\", {\n shade: formData.shade,\n traffic: formData.traffic,\n maintenance: formData.maintenance,\n salt: formData.salt,\n drought: formData.drought\n });\n\n \/\/ Calculate scores for each grass type\n const scores = [];\n \n Object.entries(grassTypes).forEach(([grassName, grassData]) => {\n let totalScore = 0;\n let scoredFields = 0;\n\n Object.entries(formData).forEach(([field, value]) => {\n if (value && grassData[field] && grassData[field][value]) {\n totalScore += grassData[field][value];\n scoredFields++;\n }\n });\n\n \/\/ Calculate average score and convert to percentage\n if (scoredFields > 0) {\n const averageScore = totalScore \/ scoredFields;\n const percentage = Math.round((averageScore \/ 5) * 100);\n scores.push({\n name: grassName,\n score: percentage,\n data: grassData\n });\n }\n });\n\n \/\/ Sort by score (highest first) and take top 3\n scores.sort((a, b) => b.score - a.score);\n const top3 = scores.slice(0, 3);\n\n \/\/ Save form data and recommendations to localStorage\n localStorage.setItem('grassCalcFormData', JSON.stringify(formData));\n localStorage.setItem('grassCalcRecommendations', JSON.stringify(top3));\n\n displayResults(top3);\n}\n\nfunction displayResults(recommendations) {\n const resultsDiv = document.getElementById('results');\n const recommendationsDiv = document.getElementById('recommendations');\n\n let html = '';\n recommendations.forEach((rec, index) => {\n const isTopChoice = index === 0;\n html += `\n <div class=\"grass-recommendation ${isTopChoice ? 'top-choice' : ''}\">\n <div class=\"grass-name\">${rec.name}<\/div>\n <div class=\"match-score\">${rec.score}% match for your needs<\/div>\n <div class=\"grass-pros\">\u2713 ${rec.data.pros}<\/div>\n <div class=\"grass-cons\">\u26a0 ${rec.data.cons}<\/div>\n <div class=\"grass-link\">\n <a href=\"${rec.data.link}\">Read more about ${rec.name} \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n `;\n });\n\n recommendationsDiv.innerHTML = html;\n resultsDiv.classList.add('show');\n resultsDiv.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start' });\n}\n\nfunction resetForm() {\n \/\/ Reset all form fields\n document.getElementById('shade').value = '';\n document.getElementById('traffic').value = '';\n document.getElementById('maintenance').value = '';\n document.getElementById('salt').value = '';\n document.getElementById('drought').value = '';\n\n \/\/ Clear localStorage\n localStorage.removeItem('grassCalcFormData');\n localStorage.removeItem('grassCalcRecommendations');\n\n \/\/ Hide results\n document.getElementById('results').classList.remove('show');\n}\n<\/script> <\/body> <\/html> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-st-augustinegrass\">1. St. Augustinegrass<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/st-augustine.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of St. Augustinegrass.\" class=\"wp-image-137157\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/st-augustine.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/st-augustine-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/st-augustine-656x440.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/st-augustine-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/st-augustine-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St. Augustinegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/green-grass\/3480960?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jim Cox<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common grasses in North Florida, St. Augustinegrass deals well with salt from the Atlantic and can handle long dry periods like a champ. It\u2019s also the most shade-tolerant warm-season grass, and it tolerates disease pretty well. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main reason St. Augustinegrass is so popular, however, is its appearance, said Nathan Heaton, owner of NH Landscaping in Jacksonville<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It’s popular because it’s attractive, dense, and has a lush appearance, particularly its deep green color, and it has the ability to thrive in warm, humid climates, especially in coastal areas,” Heaton said.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the downside, St. Augustinegrass needs frequent mowing and dethatching, as well as regular fertilization. It\u2019s also a favorite of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-chinch-bugs\/\">chinch bugs<\/a> and doesn\u2019t do well in yards that are heavily used by pets and kids, or for entertaining.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 2.5 – 4 inches<br><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance<\/strong>: Low to moderate<br><strong>Shade Tolerance<\/strong>: Moderate to high<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\">How to Care for St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-fertilizers-st-augustinegrass\/\">Best Fertilizers for St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-zoysiagrass\">2. Zoysiagrass<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zoysia.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of Zoysiagrass.\" class=\"wp-image-137158\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zoysia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zoysia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zoysia-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zoysia-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zoysia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoysiagrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/weed-in-perfect-zoysia-grass-maintaining-a-pristine-green-lawn-amidst-nature-s-freshness\/812623755?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Popelniushka<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Generated with AI<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While St. Augustinegrass is king here in Jax, Zoysiagrass runs a close second and is gaining popularity because it\u2019s both attractive and durable \u2013 good for busy yards.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grasses<\/a>, Zoysiagrass goes dormant in our short winters, but it recovers a bit more slowly compared to other types. And while it\u2019s durable, if it suffers disease or pest damage, it tends to recover slowly.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 1-2 inches<br><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance<\/strong>: High<br><strong>Ability to Withstand Drought<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Growing Zoysiagrass: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-fertilize-zoysiagrass\/\">How and When to Fertilize Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-much-water-does-zoysiagrass-need\/\">How Much Water Does Zoysiagrass Need?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-centipedegrass-\">3. Centipedegrass <\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/centipede3.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of centipedegrass.\" class=\"wp-image-137203\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/centipede3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/centipede3-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/centipede3-656x451.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/centipede3-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/centipede3-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centipedegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/centipede-warm-season-grass-blades-vertical\/517567920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sherry<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The super power of centipedegrass is that it\u2019s a very low-maintenance turfgrass. This lighter grass type doesn\u2019t require much mowing, weeding, and fertilizing. It also does well in shaded yards.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, centipedegrass is slow to grow and can\u2019t handle foot traffic or salt, so it\u2019s not good for busy yards or coastal areas like Atlantic Beach, Mayport, or Jacksonville Beach. It also doesn\u2019t take well to over-fertilization; overfertilizing makes it susceptible to thatch building and overall decline.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 1-2 inches<br><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance<\/strong>: Low<br><strong>Ability to Withstand Drought<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Centipedegrass Lawn Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-fertilize-centipedegrass\/\">How and When to Fertilize Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-bermudagrass-\">4. Bermudagrass <\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bermuda.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a lawn with thick Bermudagrass.\" class=\"wp-image-137154\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bermuda.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bermuda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bermuda-656x438.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bermuda-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bermuda-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bermudagrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/close-up-of-a-southern-summer-lawn-with-thick-bermuda-grass\/366673857?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanya<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular in golf courses and public parks, this medium to dark green turfgrass is very hardy, resisting drought, salt, and foot traffic. It also grows in sandy, poor-quality soils.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this turfgrass takes work. It grows fast, so it requires frequent mowing and fertilization. Because it doesn\u2019t resist insects and nematodes very well, it also needs to be treated periodically for pests. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 1-1.5 inches<br><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance<\/strong>: High<br><strong>Ability to Withstand Drought<\/strong>: High, but it goes dormant during dry spells<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass Guide: Types, Traits, and Care<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-bahiagrass-\">5. Bahiagrass <\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bahia.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of Bahiagrass.\" class=\"wp-image-137238\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bahia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bahia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bahia-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bahia-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bahia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bahiagrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/green-grass-background\/1474837464?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tania<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bahiagrass is a slow-growing turfgrass that doesn\u2019t produce a dense lawn or handle foot traffic well. However, it\u2019s a great option for homeowners who want a low-maintenance yard, as it doesn\u2019t need much fertilizer or water.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also fairly inexpensive, which is why many home builders sod new lawns with it. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 3-4 inches<br><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance<\/strong>: Low<br><strong>Ability to Withstand Drought<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Bahiagrass Lawn Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/when-to-overseed-bahiagrass-in-florida\/\">When to Overseed Bahiagrass in Florida<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/when-to-fertilize-bahiagrass-in-florida\/\">When to Fertilize Bahiagrass in Florida<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-comparing-the-best-jacksonville-grasses\">Comparing the Best Jacksonville Grasses<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-st-augustine\">St. Augustine<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast-growing, thick grass<\/td><td>Needs to be well watered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thrives in shade<\/td><td>Requires frequent mowing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Holds up in drought<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t stand up well in busy yards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tolerates salt air near coast<\/td><td>Susceptible to diseases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Establishes, recovers quickly<\/td><td>Susceptible to pest damage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-zoysiagrass\">Zoysiagrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attractive golf course look<\/td><td>Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soft under foot<\/td><td>Recovers slowly when damaged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thick, crowds out weeds<\/td><td>Turns brown in drought<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handles foot traffic well<\/td><td>Fairly expensive sod<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate shade tolerance<\/td><td>Prone to thatch buildup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-centipedegrass\">Centipedegrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low maintenance<\/td><td>Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimal fertilization<\/td><td>Damages easily, not good for busy yards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grows in poor, sandy soils<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t handle salt air well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grows slowly; needs less mowing<\/td><td>Damages easily from overfertilization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resists bugs and diseases<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soft grass, comfortable for walking<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t handle cold well; goes dormant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handles drought<\/td><td>Needs frequent mowing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tolerates salt air; good for coast<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t like shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thrives in full sun<\/td><td>Spreads aggressively to flower beds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requires just moderate watering<\/td><td>Develops thatch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-bahiagrass\">Bahiagrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requires very little maintenance<\/td><td>Coarse, less attractive appearance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tolerates drought very well<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t handle traffic well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thrives in poor, sandy soil<\/td><td>Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stands up well to high heat<\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t like shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Doesn\u2019t develop much thatch<\/td><td>Produces tall, weedy looking seed heads<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-how-to-keep-your-jacksonville-turf-green\">How to Keep Your Jacksonville Turf Green<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Well-maintained front lawn of a modern house in Jacksonville, FL.\" class=\"wp-image-137232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS-656x450.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jacksonville3LS-928x636.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lawn maintained by a LawnStarter pro in Jacksonville, FL. Photo Credit: LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking a grass variety for your Jacksonville yard is a very personal choice that depends on your aesthetic, your lifestyle, how much maintenance you want to do, and other factors. Once you pick your grass, keep it looking its best with one of LawnStarter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/jacksonville-fl-lawn-care?deal=sem19&utm_source=google_adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=south__jacksonville,_fl__dsa&utm_term=&utm_content=lawn_care_seo_pages&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21338502129&gbraid=0AAAAADb1_EQ05QbPv9A-RGvKeF1HINxWG&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQQy498N05IS-1b4XULo7PhFrFNzNSZcMmbPt0z7Ou4QX3goc64BSEhoCwfgQAvD_BwE\">Jacksonville lawn care pros<\/a>.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have local lawn care pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/middleburg-fl-lawn-care?deal=sem19&utm_source=google_adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=south__jacksonville,_fl__dsa&utm_term=&utm_content=lawn_care_seo_pages&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21338502129&gbraid=0AAAAADb1_EQ05QbPv9A-RGvKeF1HINxWG&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQWw-0TjV3w7C9_kA7HjoFvGBcjv60VT9oCTFKUeTeSZNoojjNHdLARoCuhMQAvD_BwE\">Middleburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/jacksonville-beach-fl-lawn-care?deal=sem19&utm_source=google_adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=south__jacksonville,_fl__dsa&utm_term=&utm_content=lawn_care_seo_pages&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21338502129&gbraid=0AAAAADb1_EQ05QbPv9A-RGvKeF1HINxWG&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQaebs8xGOe7rNLEol1eBDEV3U1oVa9ULNPjU1wxP_24calTs0YUU0xoCYEkQAvD_BwE\">Jacksonville Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/orange-park-fl-lawn-care?deal=sem19&utm_source=google_adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=south__jacksonville,_fl__dsa&utm_term=&utm_content=lawn_care_seo_pages&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21338502129&gbraid=0AAAAADb1_EQ05QbPv9A-RGvKeF1HINxWG&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQcPe07_w66kJJFSY03PTxftAjV3QLvXCFqVW-64SZHe8hkusSPhuFRoCHMsQAvD_BwE\">Orange Park<\/a> \u2014 and all across the Jacksonville metro area. Call, click, or book mowing in our app.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>An editor for LawnStarter since 2022, Tom McNiff has lived in North Central Florida for more than 30 years. 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