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- 1. St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li>
- 3. Centipedegrass\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Bermudagrass\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
- 5. Bahiagrass\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
- 6. Seashore Paspalum<\/a><\/li>
- Best Grass Types for Tampa Compared<\/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 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>
Tampa Grass Calculator<\/title> <style> .tgc-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 20px auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; background: white; border-radius: 15px; padding: 30px; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); color: #333; border: 2px solid #E8F5E8; } .tgc-title { text-align: center; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #2E7D32; } .tgc-subtitle { text-align: center; font-size: 16px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 30px; } .tgc-form { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #333; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; } .tgc-question { margin-bottom: 0; } .tgc-question-label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 16px; color: #2E7D32; } .tgc-dropdown { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; background: white; border: 2px solid #E8F5E8; border-radius: 8px; color: #333; 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{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } } .tgc-results-container { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); color: #333; border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 25px; } .tgc-grass-result { background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; } .tgc-grass-result:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } .tgc-grass-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 15px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; } .tgc-grass-header h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 20px; color: #2E7D32; font-weight: bold; } .tgc-match-score { background: #4CAF50; color: white; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 15px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; } .tgc-characteristics { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #555; } .tgc-characteristics li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 14px; } .tgc-read-more { margin: 15px 0 0 0; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #E8F5E8; } .tgc-read-more a { color: #4CAF50; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; transition: color 0.3s ease; } .tgc-read-more a:hover { color: #2E7D32; text-decoration: underline; } @media (max-width: 768px) { .tgc-container { margin: 10px; padding: 20px; } .tgc-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 15px; } .tgc-calculate-btn { margin-top: 10px; } .tgc-grass-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } .tgc-grass-header h3 { font-size: 18px; } } <\/style> <\/head> <body> <div class=\"tgc-container\"> <h1 class=\"tgc-title\">\ud83c\udf31 Grass Match Calculator for Tampa<\/h1> <p class=\"tgc-subtitle\">Find the perfect grass type for your Tampa\/St. Pete lawn<\/p> <div class=\"tgc-form\"> <div class=\"tgc-question\"> <label class=\"tgc-question-label\" for=\"sunlight\">How much sunlight does your lawn get?<\/label> <select name=\"sunlight\" id=\"sunlight\" class=\"tgc-dropdown\"> <option value=\"\">Any sunlight level<\/option> <option value=\"full\">Full Sun (6+ hours)<\/option> <option value=\"partial\">Partial Sun (4-6 hours)<\/option> <option value=\"shade\">Mostly Shade (2-4 hours)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"tgc-question\"> <label class=\"tgc-question-label\" for=\"traffic\">How much foot traffic will your lawn get?<\/label> <select name=\"traffic\" id=\"traffic\" class=\"tgc-dropdown\"> <option value=\"\">Any traffic level<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Low (occasional walking)<\/option> <option value=\"medium\">Medium (regular family use)<\/option> <option value=\"high\">High (kids, pets, entertaining)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"tgc-question\"> <label class=\"tgc-question-label\" for=\"maintenance\">How much maintenance do you want to do?<\/label> <select name=\"maintenance\" id=\"maintenance\" class=\"tgc-dropdown\"> <option value=\"\">Any maintenance level<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Low (minimal care)<\/option> <option value=\"medium\">Medium (regular care)<\/option> <option value=\"high\">High (premium lawn)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"tgc-question\"> <label class=\"tgc-question-label\" for=\"coastal\">Are you near the coast?<\/label> <select name=\"coastal\" id=\"coastal\" class=\"tgc-dropdown\"> <option value=\"\">Any location type<\/option> <option value=\"no\">No coastal exposure<\/option> <option value=\"some\">Some salt air exposure<\/option> <option value=\"high\">Very close to coast<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"tgc-question\"> <label class=\"tgc-question-label\" for=\"priority\">What’s most important to you?<\/label> <select name=\"priority\" id=\"priority\" class=\"tgc-dropdown\"> <option value=\"\">Any priority<\/option> <option value=\"appearance\">Beautiful appearance<\/option> <option value=\"durability\">Durability & toughness<\/option> <option value=\"easy\">Easy care<\/option> <option value=\"cost\">Low cost<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <button class=\"tgc-calculate-btn\" onclick=\"calculateRecommendation()\">Find My Perfect Grass \ud83d\udd0d<\/button> <\/div> <div id=\"tgc-results\" class=\"tgc-results\"><\/div> <\/div> <script>\n function trackGA4(eventName, params) {\n if (typeof window.gtag === \"function\") {\n window.gtag(\"event\", eventName, {\n send_to: \"G-MF2FDLCNKD\",\n ...(params || {})\n });\n }\n }\n const grassData = {\n \"staugustine\": {\n \"name\": \"St. Augustinegrass\",\n \"characteristics\": [\"Fast-growing with thick coverage\", \"Best shade tolerance of warm-season grasses\", \"Salt tolerant for coastal areas\", \"Requires frequent mowing and watering\", \"Susceptible to chinch bugs\"],\n \"readMoreLink\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\"\n },\n \"zoysia\": {\n \"name\": \"Zoysiagrass\", \n \"characteristics\": [\"Premium golf course appearance\", \"Excellent wear resistance\", \"Slow to establish but durable\", \"Moderate shade and salt tolerance\", \"Higher cost but low maintenance once established\"],\n \"readMoreLink\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\"\n },\n \"centipede\": {\n \"name\": \"Centipedegrass\",\n \"characteristics\": [\"Very low maintenance requirements\", \"Slow growing (less mowing)\", \"Thrives in poor, acidic soil\", \"Cannot handle foot traffic or salt\", \"Sensitive to over-fertilization\"],\n \"readMoreLink\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\"\n },\n \"bermuda\": {\n \"name\": \"Bermudagrass\",\n \"characteristics\": [\"Extremely durable and drought resistant\", \"Fast growing, needs frequent mowing\", \"Thrives in full sun and heat\", \"Goes dormant in cool weather\", \"Spreads aggressively\"],\n \"readMoreLink\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\"\n },\n \"bahia\": {\n \"name\": \"Bahiagrass\",\n \"characteristics\": [\"Most drought-tolerant option\", \"Very low cost and maintenance\", \"Coarse texture, less attractive\", \"Poor traffic tolerance\", \"Produces tall seed heads\"],\n \"readMoreLink\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\"\n },\n \"seashore\": {\n \"name\": \"Seashore Paspalum\",\n \"characteristics\": [\"Superior salt tolerance\", \"Dense, weed-resistant growth\", \"Thrives in coastal conditions\", \"Requires sharp mower blades\", \"Higher maintenance needs\"],\n \"readMoreLink\": \"\"\n }\n };\n\n function calculateRecommendation() {\n const sunlight = document.getElementById('sunlight')?.value || '';\n const traffic = document.getElementById('traffic')?.value || '';\n const maintenance = document.getElementById('maintenance')?.value || '';\n const coastal = document.getElementById('coastal')?.value || '';\n const priority = document.getElementById('priority')?.value || '';\n\n const answeredQuestions = [sunlight, traffic, maintenance, coastal, priority].filter(v => v !== '').length;\n\n if (answeredQuestions > 0) {\n trackGA4(\"grass_types_tampa_fl_calculator\", {\n sunlight,\n traffic,\n maintenance,\n coastal,\n priority,\n answered_questions: answeredQuestions\n });\n }\n \n const selects = document.querySelectorAll('select'); \/\/ \u2705 missing line\n\n let scores = {\n staugustine: 0,\n zoysia: 0,\n centipede: 0,\n bermuda: 0,\n bahia: 0,\n seashore: 0\n };\n\n selects.forEach(select => {\n const name = select.name;\n const value = select.value;\n\n \/\/ Skip if no value selected (optional answers)\n if (!value) return;\n\n \/\/ Sunlight scoring\n if (name === 'sunlight') {\n if (value === 'full') {\n scores.bermuda += 3;\n scores.seashore += 3;\n scores.bahia += 2;\n scores.zoysia += 2;\n scores.staugustine += 1;\n } else if (value === 'partial') {\n scores.staugustine += 3;\n scores.zoysia += 3;\n scores.centipede += 2;\n scores.bermuda += 1;\n } else if (value === 'shade') {\n scores.staugustine += 3;\n scores.centipede += 2;\n scores.zoysia += 1;\n }\n }\n\n \/\/ Traffic scoring\n if (name === 'traffic') {\n if (value === 'high') {\n scores.zoysia += 3;\n scores.bermuda += 3;\n scores.staugustine += 1;\n } else if (value === 'medium') {\n scores.zoysia += 2;\n scores.bermuda += 2;\n scores.staugustine += 2;\n scores.seashore += 1;\n } else if (value === 'low') {\n scores.centipede += 3;\n scores.bahia += 2;\n scores.staugustine += 2;\n scores.zoysia += 1;\n }\n }\n\n \/\/ Maintenance scoring\n if (name === 'maintenance') {\n if (value === 'low') {\n scores.centipede += 3;\n scores.bahia += 3;\n scores.zoysia += 1;\n } else if (value === 'medium') {\n scores.zoysia += 2;\n scores.bermuda += 2;\n scores.staugustine += 1;\n scores.seashore += 1;\n } else if (value === 'high') {\n scores.staugustine += 3;\n scores.seashore += 3;\n scores.zoysia += 2;\n }\n }\n\n \/\/ Coastal scoring\n if (name === 'coastal') {\n if (value === 'high') {\n scores.seashore += 3;\n scores.staugustine += 2;\n scores.bermuda += 2;\n } else if (value === 'some') {\n scores.staugustine += 2;\n scores.bermuda += 2;\n scores.seashore += 1;\n scores.zoysia += 1;\n } else if (value === 'no') {\n scores.centipede += 1;\n scores.bahia += 1;\n }\n }\n\n \/\/ Priority scoring\n if (name === 'priority') {\n if (value === 'appearance') {\n scores.zoysia += 3;\n scores.staugustine += 2;\n scores.seashore += 2;\n } else if (value === 'durability') {\n scores.bermuda += 3;\n scores.zoysia += 2;\n scores.seashore += 2;\n } else if (value === 'easy') {\n scores.centipede += 3;\n scores.bahia += 3;\n } else if (value === 'cost') {\n scores.bahia += 3;\n scores.centipede += 2;\n scores.bermuda += 1;\n }\n }\n });\n\n displayResults(scores);\n }\n\n function displayResults(scores) {\n \/\/ Calculate how many questions were answered to determine max possible score\n const selects = document.querySelectorAll('select');\n let answeredQuestions = 0;\n selects.forEach(select => {\n if (select.value) answeredQuestions++;\n });\n \n \/\/ Maximum possible score is 3 points per answered question\n const maxPossibleScore = answeredQuestions * 3;\n \n \/\/ If no questions answered, use default general recommendations for Tampa\n if (answeredQuestions === 0) {\n \/\/ Set scores based on general suitability for Tampa homeowners\n scores.staugustine = 3.0; \/\/ Most popular and versatile\n scores.zoysia = 2.8; \/\/ Premium option, very popular\n scores.bermuda = 2.6; \/\/ Good all-around choice\n scores.centipede = 2.4; \/\/ Low maintenance option\n scores.bahia = 2.2; \/\/ Budget option\n scores.seashore = 1.8; \/\/ Only for coastal areas\n } else {\n \/\/ Add small incremental variations to prevent identical percentages\n const grassKeys = Object.keys(scores);\n grassKeys.forEach((key, index) => {\n scores[key] += index * 0.1;\n });\n }\n\n const sortedGrasses = Object.entries(scores)\n .sort(([,a], [,b]) => b - a)\n .slice(0, 3); \/\/ Get top 3\n\n let resultsHTML = `<div class=\"tgc-results-container\">`;\n\n sortedGrasses.forEach(([grassKey, score], index) => {\n const grass = grassData[grassKey];\n \n \/\/ Error checking\n if (!grass || !grass.characteristics) {\n console.error(`Missing grass data for key: ${grassKey}`);\n return;\n }\n \n let percentage;\n if (maxPossibleScore > 0) {\n percentage = Math.min(100, Math.round((score\/maxPossibleScore)*100));\n } else {\n \/\/ When no questions answered, calculate based on default scores\n percentage = Math.min(100, Math.round((score\/3.0)*100));\n }\n \n const rank = index === 0 ? `1. Top Choice: ${grass.name}` : `${index + 1}. ${grass.name}`;\n \n resultsHTML += `\n <div class=\"tgc-grass-result\">\n <div class=\"tgc-grass-header\">\n <h3>${rank}<\/h3>\n <span class=\"tgc-match-score\">${percentage}% Match<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"tgc-characteristics\">\n ${grass.characteristics.map(char => `<li>${char}<\/li>`).join('')}\n <\/ul>\n ${grass.readMoreLink ? `<p class=\"tgc-read-more\"><a href=\"${grass.readMoreLink}\">Read more about ${grass.name}<\/a><\/p>` : ''}\n <\/div>\n `;\n });\n\n resultsHTML += '<\/div>';\n\n const resultsDiv = document.getElementById('tgc-results');\n resultsDiv.innerHTML = resultsHTML;\n resultsDiv.classList.add('show');\n resultsDiv.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });\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: Jim Cox \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>One of the most common grasses on Florida\u2019s West Coast, St. Augustinegrass is prized for creating a thick lawn and its attractive green to blue-green color. <\/p> <p>Beyond its aesthetic qualities, it is very practical for Gulf communities. “It grows well in hot humid climates and is salt tolerant, and it stands up well to high traffic,” said Jacob Thompson with A Cut Above Lawn Service in Tampa.<\/p> <p>It also handles long dry periods like a champ, tolerates disease pretty well, and is the most shade-tolerant warm-season grass. <\/p> <p>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 as well in yards that are heavily used by pets and kids, or for entertaining.<\/p> <p><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>While St. Augustinegrass is king here in the Bay area, Zoysiagrass runs a close second and is gaining popularity because it\u2019s both attractive and durable \u2013 good for busy yards.<\/p> <p>Think of Zoysia as a high-quality home lawn with the clean, manicured look of a golf course. It forms a unique emerald green mat with excellent wear resistance, and it tolerates salt sprays and shade.<\/p> <p>Zoysiagrass also has the best cold weather tolerance among warm-season grasses, so you\u2019ll enjoy the fresh color until late in the season.<\/p> <p>It\u2019s not perfect, though. It is a slow grower, expensive to establish as a new lawn, and prone to weeds in its first year. But once it\u2019s established, weeds are no match for Zoysia\u2019s dense, thick, neat cover. <\/p> <p><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:1.7777777777777777;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>Centipedegrass is another slow-growing option for Tampa\/St. Pete. It grows close to the soil, forming light green mats, and can tolerate some shade from shrubs and trees. <\/p> <p>Centipede handles Tampa dry spells well and thrives in infertile and acidic soils. But the real super power of centipedegrass is that it\u2019s a low-maintenance turf. It requires little mowing, weeding, and fertilizing. It also does well in shaded yards.<\/p> <p>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><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>Very popular in golf courses and public parks here in the South, 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>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><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass Guide: Types, Traits, and Care<\/a><\/p> <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>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>It\u2019s also fairly inexpensive, which is why many home builders sod new lawns with it. <\/p> <p><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=\"6-6-seashore-paspalum\">6. Seashore Paspalum<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/800px-Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of a beautiful seashore paspalum\" class=\"wp-image-91267\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/800px-Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/800px-Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/800px-Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum-1-656x408.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/800px-Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum-1-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/800px-Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum-1-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seashore Paspalum. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_050418-0246_Paspalum_vaginatum.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest & Kim Starr<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Salt tolerance is seashore paspalum\u2019s best feature, which is why it does so well in yards along the shore. It forms a dense, dark-green turf that easily discourages weeds. <\/p> <p>Under the soil, seashore paspalum has a dense root system that allows it to thrive with little water and fertilizer. It has few insect and disease problems but doesn\u2019t tolerate shade. <\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-best-grass-types-for-tampa-compared\">Best Grass Types for Tampa Compared<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-st-augustinegrass\">St. Augustinegrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fast-growing, thick grass<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Needs to be well watered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thrives in shade<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Requires frequent mowing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Holds up in drought<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t stand up well in busy yards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tolerates salt air near coast<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Susceptible to diseases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Establishes, recovers quickly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Susceptible to pest damage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-zoysiagrass\">Zoysiagrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Attractive golf course look<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Soft under foot<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Recovers slowly when damaged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thick, crowds out weeds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Turns brown in drought<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Handles foot traffic well<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fairly expensive sod<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Moderate shade tolerance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Prone to thatch buildup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-centipedegrass\">Centipedegrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Low maintenance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimal fertilization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Damages easily, not good for busy yards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grows in poor, sandy soils<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t handle salt air well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grows slowly; needs less mowing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Damages easily from overfertilization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Resists bugs and diseases<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soft grass, comfortable for walking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t handle cold well; goes dormant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handles drought<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Needs frequent mowing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tolerates salt air; good for coast<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t like shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thrives in full sun<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Spreads aggressively to flower beds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requires just moderate watering<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Develops thatch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-bahiagrass\">Bahiagrass<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Requires very little maintenance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coarse, less attractive appearance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tolerates drought very well<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t handle traffic well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thrives in poor, sandy soil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Stands up well to high heat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t like shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doesn\u2019t develop much thatch<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Produces tall, weedy looking seed heads<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-seashore-paspalum\">Seashore paspalum<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Handles salt air very well<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Requires a fair amount of maintenance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thrives in hot, humid weather<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Establishes slowly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Resists drought<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Will go dormant fast in cold weather<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grows densely<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Handles only moderate shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Stays green longer than other grasses<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Damages easily if cut with dull mower blade<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-how-to-keep-your-tampast-pete-turf-green\">How to Keep Your Tampa\/St. Pete Turf Green<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tampa-lawn1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Well-maintained front lawn with neatly mowed grass in front of a house in Tampa, Florida.\" class=\"wp-image-137910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tampa-lawn1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tampa-lawn1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tampa-lawn1-656x398.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tampa-lawn1-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tampa-lawn1-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lawn maintained by a LawnStarter pro in Tampa, FL. Photo Credit: LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Picking a grass variety for your Bay area 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\/tampa-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\">Tampa lawn care pros<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/st-petersburg-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\">St. Petersburg pros<\/a>.<\/p> <p>We also have local lawn care pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/clearwater-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\">Clearwater<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/oldsmar-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\">Oldsmar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/pinellas-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=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQQy498N05IS-1b4XULo7PhFrFNzNSZcMmbPt0z7Ou4QX3goc64BSEhoCwfgQAvD_BwE\">Pinellas Park<\/a> \u2014 and all across the Bay area. Call, click, or book mowing in our app.<\/p> <p><em>An editor for LawnStarter since 2022, Tom McNiff has lived in Central Florida for more than 30 years. He\u2019s the proud owner of a hard-earned St. Augustinegrass lawn that requires a lot of TLC but also draws a lot of looks.<\/em><\/p> <p>Main Image: Illustration by Whitney Lehnecker \/ LawnStarter; Adobe Stock photos<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best grass types for Tampa\/St. Pete are all warm-season varieties like St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, Bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and the very salt-tolerant seashore 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