{"id":359,"date":"2014-11-12T19:14:31","date_gmt":"2014-11-12T22:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=359"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:47:46","slug":"best-grasses-for-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Grass Types in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"
The best grass types for the Orlando area are heat- and drought-tolerant, able to thrive in hot and humid summers and withstand seasonal moisture extremes. <\/p>
St. Augustine and bahia are the most common choices for Orlando\u2019s home lawns, with Zoysia, Bermuda, and centipede close behind. If you want to overseed your lawn for winter, ryegrass is the best option.<\/p>
What\u2019s the best grass type for YOUR Orlando lawn?<\/strong> Take the quiz below, then read more about each of the 5 best grass types for Orlando.<\/p>
Find the Orlando grass that is best suited to the conditions of your yard and your maintenance preferences. Our calculator considers key factors such as shade tolerance, foot traffic, and maintenance requirements.<\/p>
Grass Match Calculator for Orlando<\/title> <style> .orlando-grass-calculator { max-width: 1000px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 30px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f5e8 0%, #f0f8f0 100%); border-radius: 15px; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; } .orlando-grass-calculator * { box-sizing: border-box; } .calculator-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #4CAF50; } .calculator-title { color: #2E7D32; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 10px 0; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .calculator-subtitle { color: #558B2F; font-size: 16px; margin: 0; font-weight: 400; } .questions-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 25px; margin-bottom: 30px; } .questions-column { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } .question-container { background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; 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box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-top: 10px; } .key-info ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; } .key-info li { color: #495057; margin-bottom: 6px; } .read-more-link { margin-top: 15px; text-align: center; } .read-more-link a { color: #4CAF50; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 16px; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; transition: all 0.3s ease; display: inline-block; } .read-more-link a:hover { background: #4CAF50; color: white; transform: translateY(-1px); } .reset-button { background: transparent; color: #4CAF50; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 6px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; transition: all 0.3s ease; display: block; margin: 15px auto 0; } .reset-button:hover { background: #4CAF50; color: white; } \/* Mobile responsiveness *\/ @media (max-width: 768px) { .orlando-grass-calculator { margin: 10px; padding: 20px; } .calculator-title { font-size: 24px; } .questions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 15px; } .questions-column { gap: 15px; } } @media (max-width: 480px) { .orlando-grass-calculator { padding: 15px; } .calculator-title { font-size: 20px; } .question-container { padding: 15px; } } <\/style> <\/head> <body> <div class=\"orlando-grass-calculator\"> <div class=\"calculator-header\"> <h1 class=\"calculator-title\">Grass Match Calculator for Orlando<\/h1> <p class=\"calculator-subtitle\">Find the perfect grass for your Central Florida lawn<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"questions-grid\"> <div class=\"questions-column\"> <div class=\"question-container\"> <div class=\"question-title\"> <span class=\"question-number\">1<\/span> Sunlight conditions <\/div> <select class=\"grass-select\" data-question=\"sunlight\"> <option value=\"\">Any sunlight level…<\/option> <option value=\"full\">Full Sun (6+ hours)<\/option> <option value=\"partial\">Partial Shade (4-6 hours)<\/option> <option value=\"shade\">Mostly Shade (under 4 hours)<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"question-container\"> <div class=\"question-title\"> <span class=\"question-number\">2<\/span> Maintenance preference <\/div> <select class=\"grass-select\" data-question=\"maintenance\"> <option value=\"\">Any maintenance level…<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Low – Minimal care<\/option> <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate – Regular care<\/option> <option value=\"high\">High – Intensive care<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"question-container\"> <div class=\"question-title\"> <span class=\"question-number\">3<\/span> Foot traffic level <\/div> <select class=\"grass-select\" data-question=\"traffic\"> <option value=\"\">Any traffic level…<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Light – Decorative use<\/option> <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate – Family use<\/option> <option value=\"high\">Heavy – Sports\/kids<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"questions-column\"> <div class=\"question-container\"> <div class=\"question-title\"> <span class=\"question-number\">4<\/span> Soil type <\/div> <select class=\"grass-select\" data-question=\"soil\"> <option value=\"\">Any soil type…<\/option> <option value=\"sandy\">Sandy, well-draining<\/option> <option value=\"clay\">Clay or heavy soil<\/option> <option value=\"alkaline\">New development (alkaline)<\/option> <option value=\"unknown\">Mixed\/Not sure<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"question-container\"> <div class=\"question-title\"> <span class=\"question-number\">5<\/span> Appearance priority <\/div> <select class=\"grass-select\" data-question=\"appearance\"> <option value=\"\">Any appearance goal…<\/option> <option value=\"functional\">Functional – Healthy green<\/option> <option value=\"attractive\">Attractive – Good curb appeal<\/option> <option value=\"premium\">Premium – Carpet-like<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <div class=\"question-container\"> <div class=\"question-title\"> <span class=\"question-number\">6<\/span> Budget level <\/div> <select class=\"grass-select\" data-question=\"budget\"> <option value=\"\">Any budget range…<\/option> <option value=\"low\">Budget-friendly<\/option> <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate investment<\/option> <option value=\"high\">Premium budget<\/option> <\/select> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <button class=\"calculate-button\" id=\"calculateBtn\"> Get My Grass Recommendation <\/button> <div class=\"results-container\" id=\"results\"> <h2 class=\"results-title\">Your Personalized Grass Recommendations<\/h2> <div id=\"recommendations\"><\/div> <button class=\"reset-button\" onclick=\"resetCalculator()\"> Take Quiz Again <\/button> <\/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 answers = {};\n const questions = ['sunlight', 'maintenance', 'traffic', 'soil', 'appearance', 'budget'];\n\n \/\/ Grass data with scoring factors\n const grassTypes = {\n 'St. Augustinegrass': {\n name: 'St. Augustinegrass',\n description: 'The most popular choice in Orlando. Easy to establish with beautiful dark green color and excellent shade tolerance.',\n keyInfo: [\n 'Excellent shade tolerance (4+ hours of sun needed)',\n 'Beautiful dark green color with fast growth',\n 'High maintenance - needs frequent watering and mowing',\n 'Tolerates alkaline soil found in new developments',\n 'Popular cultivars: Floratam, Palmetto, Citra Blue'\n ],\n readMoreLink: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/',\n scores: {\n sunlight: { full: 8, partial: 10, shade: 9 },\n maintenance: { low: 3, moderate: 7, high: 10 },\n traffic: { low: 8, moderate: 7, high: 5 },\n soil: { sandy: 7, clay: 9, alkaline: 10, unknown: 8 },\n appearance: { functional: 7, attractive: 9, premium: 8 },\n budget: { low: 6, moderate: 8, high: 7 }\n }\n },\n 'Bahiagrass': {\n name: 'Bahiagrass',\n description: 'The best drought-tolerant and low-maintenance option. Perfect for Orlando\\'s natural rainfall patterns.',\n keyInfo: [\n 'Extremely drought tolerant and low maintenance',\n 'Orlando\\'s afternoon storms provide adequate moisture',\n 'Less dense appearance with slower growth',\n 'Needs acidic soil - won\\'t thrive in alkaline conditions',\n 'Most cost-effective option for large properties'\n ],\n readMoreLink: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/',\n scores: {\n sunlight: { full: 9, partial: 6, shade: 3 },\n maintenance: { low: 10, moderate: 8, high: 5 },\n traffic: { low: 8, moderate: 5, high: 3 },\n soil: { sandy: 10, clay: 6, alkaline: 3, unknown: 7 },\n appearance: { functional: 8, attractive: 5, premium: 3 },\n budget: { low: 10, moderate: 8, high: 6 }\n }\n },\n 'Zoysia': {\n name: 'Zoysia',\n description: 'Premium choice with soft, dense, carpet-like appearance. Excellent weed resistance and drought tolerance.',\n keyInfo: [\n 'Soft, dense, carpet-like texture that feels great underfoot',\n 'Excellent weed resistance due to thick growth pattern',\n 'Slow to establish but very durable once mature',\n 'Longest winter dormancy period of warm-season grasses',\n 'Higher up-front cost but lower long-term maintenance'\n ],\n readMoreLink: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/',\n scores: {\n sunlight: { full: 9, partial: 8, shade: 6 },\n maintenance: { low: 7, moderate: 9, high: 8 },\n traffic: { low: 8, moderate: 8, high: 7 },\n soil: { sandy: 8, clay: 8, alkaline: 8, unknown: 8 },\n appearance: { functional: 7, attractive: 9, premium: 10 },\n budget: { low: 4, moderate: 6, high: 10 }\n }\n },\n 'Bermudagrass': {\n name: 'Bermudagrass',\n description: 'High-performance turf with fine texture and excellent traffic tolerance. Perfect for full-sun, high-use areas.',\n keyInfo: [\n 'Requires full sun - no tolerance for shade',\n 'Excellent for high-traffic areas like sports fields',\n 'Fine texture with rapid growth requiring frequent mowing',\n 'Thrives in Orlando\\'s intense UV exposure',\n 'Popular cultivars: Celebration, Tifway 419'\n ],\n readMoreLink: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/',\n scores: {\n sunlight: { full: 10, partial: 4, shade: 1 },\n maintenance: { low: 3, moderate: 6, high: 10 },\n traffic: { low: 7, moderate: 9, high: 10 },\n soil: { sandy: 9, clay: 7, alkaline: 8, unknown: 8 },\n appearance: { functional: 8, attractive: 9, premium: 9 },\n budget: { low: 6, moderate: 8, high: 9 }\n }\n },\n 'Centipedegrass': {\n name: 'Centipedegrass',\n description: 'Low-maintenance \"lazy man\\'s grass\" that does well in sandy, acidic soil with minimal care requirements.',\n keyInfo: [\n 'Very low maintenance with minimal fertilizer needs',\n 'Light green color and slow growth rate',\n 'Performs well in Orlando\\'s sandy, acidic soils',\n 'Low tolerance for foot traffic and alkaline conditions',\n 'Good choice for low-use decorative areas'\n ],\n readMoreLink: 'https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/',\n scores: {\n sunlight: { full: 8, partial: 7, shade: 5 },\n maintenance: { low: 10, moderate: 8, high: 5 },\n traffic: { low: 8, moderate: 4, high: 2 },\n soil: { sandy: 10, clay: 4, alkaline: 3, unknown: 6 },\n appearance: { functional: 7, attractive: 5, premium: 3 },\n budget: { low: 10, moderate: 8, high: 5 }\n }\n }\n };\n\n \/\/ Event listeners\n document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n const selectElements = document.querySelectorAll('.grass-select');\n const calculateBtn = document.getElementById('calculateBtn');\n\n selectElements.forEach(function(select) {\n select.addEventListener('change', function() {\n const question = this.dataset.question;\n const value = this.value;\n \n if (value) {\n answers[question] = value;\n } else {\n delete answers[question];\n }\n });\n });\n\n calculateBtn.addEventListener('click', function () {\n const sunlight = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"sunlight\"]')?.value || '';\n const maintenance = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"maintenance\"]')?.value || '';\n const traffic = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"traffic\"]')?.value || '';\n const soil = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"soil\"]')?.value || '';\n const appearance = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"appearance\"]')?.value || '';\n const budget = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"budget\"]')?.value || '';\n \n const answeredQuestions = [sunlight, maintenance, traffic, soil, appearance, budget].filter(v => v !== '').length;\n \n if (answeredQuestions > 0) {\n trackGA4(\"grass_types_orlando_fl_calculator\", {\n sunlight,\n maintenance,\n traffic,\n soil,\n appearance,\n budget,\n answered_questions: answeredQuestions\n });\n }\n \n calculateRecommendations();\n }); \n \/\/ Restore state from URL on page load\n restoreStateFromUrl();\n });\n\n function saveStateToUrl() {\n try {\n const state = JSON.stringify(answers);\n const encodedState = btoa(state); \/\/ Base64 encode\n window.location.hash = encodedState;\n } catch (error) {\n \/\/ Fallback if btoa is not available\n console.log('Could not save state to URL');\n }\n }\n\n function restoreStateFromUrl() {\n if (window.location.hash) {\n try {\n const encodedState = window.location.hash.substring(1); \/\/ Remove #\n const state = JSON.parse(atob(encodedState)); \/\/ Base64 decode\n \n \/\/ Restore answers\n Object.keys(state).forEach(function(question) {\n answers[question] = state[question];\n const select = document.querySelector('[data-question=\"' + question + '\"]');\n if (select) {\n select.value = state[question];\n }\n });\n \n \/\/ Auto-calculate and show results if there were any answers\n if (Object.keys(state).length > 0) {\n calculateRecommendations();\n }\n } catch (error) {\n \/\/ If there's an error parsing the URL state, just ignore it\n console.log('Could not restore state from URL');\n }\n }\n }\n\n function calculateRecommendations() {\n const scores = {};\n const grassOrder = ['St. Augustinegrass', 'Bahiagrass', 'Zoysia', 'Bermudagrass', 'Centipedegrass'];\n \n \/\/ Calculate scores for each grass type\n Object.keys(grassTypes).forEach(function(grassType) {\n let totalScore = 0;\n let questionsAnswered = 0;\n \n questions.forEach(function(question) {\n const userAnswer = answers[question];\n if (userAnswer) {\n const grassScore = grassTypes[grassType].scores[question][userAnswer] || 0;\n totalScore += grassScore;\n questionsAnswered++;\n }\n });\n \n \/\/ Calculate percentage based on answered questions only\n let baseScore;\n if (questionsAnswered === 0) {\n baseScore = 70; \/\/ Neutral score when no preferences given\n } else {\n baseScore = (totalScore \/ (questionsAnswered * 10)) * 100;\n }\n \n \/\/ Add small tie-breaker to ensure no equal percentages\n const tieBreaker = grassOrder.indexOf(grassType) * 0.1;\n const finalScore = baseScore + tieBreaker;\n \n \/\/ Cap at 100% maximum\n scores[grassType] = Math.min(100, Math.round(finalScore)); \/\/ Round to whole number, max 100%\n });\n \n \/\/ Sort by score\n const sortedGrasses = Object.keys(scores).sort(function(a, b) {\n return scores[b] - scores[a];\n });\n \n \/\/ Save state to URL so results persist when user navigates back\n saveStateToUrl();\n \n \/\/ Display results\n displayRecommendations(sortedGrasses, scores);\n }\n\n function displayRecommendations(sortedGrasses, scores) {\n const resultsContainer = document.getElementById('results');\n const recommendationsDiv = document.getElementById('recommendations');\n \n \/\/ Show recommendations\n let html = '';\n \n \/\/ Show top 3 recommendations\n sortedGrasses.slice(0, 3).forEach(function(grassType, index) {\n const grass = grassTypes[grassType];\n const score = scores[grassType];\n \n let matchLevel = 'Good Match';\n if (score >= 85) matchLevel = 'Excellent Match';\n else if (score >= 75) matchLevel = 'Very Good Match';\n else if (score >= 65) matchLevel = 'Good Match';\n else matchLevel = 'Fair Match';\n \n html += \n '<div class=\"recommendation\">' +\n '<div class=\"grass-header\">' +\n '<div class=\"grass-name\">' + grass.name + '<\/div>' +\n '<div class=\"match-score\">' + matchLevel + ' - ' + score + '%<\/div>' +\n '<\/div>' +\n '<div class=\"grass-description\">' + grass.description + '<\/div>' +\n '<div class=\"key-info\">' +\n '<ul>' +\n grass.keyInfo.map(function(info) {\n return '<li>' + info + '<\/li>';\n }).join('') +\n '<\/ul>' +\n '<\/div>' +\n '<div class=\"read-more-link\">' +\n '<a href=\"' + grass.readMoreLink + '\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about ' + grass.name + '<\/a>' +\n '<\/div>' +\n '<\/div>';\n });\n \n recommendationsDiv.innerHTML = html;\n resultsContainer.style.display = 'block';\n resultsContainer.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });\n }\n\n function resetCalculator() {\n \/\/ Clear answers\n Object.keys(answers).forEach(function(key) {\n delete answers[key];\n });\n \n \/\/ Reset all dropdowns\n document.querySelectorAll('.grass-select').forEach(function(select) {\n select.value = '';\n });\n \n \/\/ Clear URL hash\n window.location.hash = '';\n \n \/\/ Hide results\n document.getElementById('results').style.display = 'none';\n \n \/\/ Scroll to top\n document.querySelector('.orlando-grass-calculator').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });\n }\n <\/script> <\/body> <\/html> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9c7f7ca8-60f8-46ad-b086-f6b68fe22c7e\" 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\">A Closer Look at the Best Orlando Grass Types<\/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\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#1-1-st-augustinegrass\" style=\"\">1. St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#2-2-bahiagrass\" style=\"\">2. Bahiagrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#3-3-zoysia\" style=\"\">3. Zoysia<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#4-4-bermudagrass\" style=\"\">4. Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#5-5-centipedegrass\" style=\"\">5. Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#6-best-grass-for-overseeding-ryegrass\" style=\"\">Best Grass for Overseeding: Ryegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#7-best-grass-for-your-specific-location\" style=\"\">Best Grass for Your Specific Location<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/#8-best-grass-types-for-orlando-compared\" style=\"\">Best Grass Types for Orlando Compared<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div> <p><strong>Key Local Challenges to Consider<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Summer fertilizer restrictions in Orange, Lake, and Seminole counties prohibit nitrogen and phosphorus applications from June 1 to Sept. 30.<\/li> <li>Frequent afternoon thunderstorms and tropical weather\/hurricanes can cause drainage issues.<\/li> <li>Intense UV exposure requires heat-tolerant grass varieties.<\/li> <li>High humidity creates ideal conditions for pests (chinch bugs, mole crickets) and diseases (large patch, grey leaf spot).<\/li> <\/ul> <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>The most common grass in Orlando, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\">St. Augustine<\/a>, is easy to install, grows fast, and creates dark green lawns people love. Plus, it can tolerate partial shade and the higher soil pH in Orlando\u2019s newly developed neighborhoods, such as Northlake Park and Horizon West.<\/p> <p>The trade-off? High-maintenance. Expect frequent watering, mowing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-fertilizers-st-augustinegrass\/\">fertilizer applications<\/a>, as well as regular fungicide and insecticide treatments to protect it from diseases and chinch bugs. It\u2019s also a heavy thatch producer and prone to weeds. <\/p> <p>Avoid mowing your St. Augustine too short. In Orlando\u2019s hot and humid climate, scalping causes patchy lawns, weeds, and burnout during dry weeks, says <strong>Orlando LawnStarter Pro Kody Robinson of ProCutz Lawncare Landscaping LLC.<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Foot traffic tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li> <li><strong>Mowing height:<\/strong> 3.5-4 inches for standard, 2.5 inches for dwarf cultivars<\/li> <li><strong>Potential for diseases:<\/strong> Moderate to high; susceptible to fungal diseases, such as gray leaf spot, large patch, take-all root rot<\/li> <li><strong>Common cultivars in Orlando: <\/strong>Floratam, Palmetto, Citra Blue, Bitter Blue, Classic<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/orlando-lawn-watering-restrictions-tips\/\">Restrictions and Tips for Watering Your Orlando Lawn<\/a><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-bahiagrass\">2. Bahiagrass<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img 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>Orlando\u2019s second most popular grass is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">bahiagrass<\/a>, the best drought-tolerant and low-maintenance option. It needs minimal fertilizer and, once established, Orlando\u2019s typical afternoon thunderstorms provide all the moisture it needs. You\u2019ll only water it during prolonged droughts.<\/p> <p>On the downside, bahia lawns are less dense and more prone to foot traffic damage and weeds. To improve thickness and keep it weed-free, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/when-to-overseed-bahiagrass-in-florida\/\">overseed bahia annually<\/a> or allow it to form seedheads and seed itself. <\/p> <p>It needs acidic soil and won\u2019t thrive in alkaline conditions.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> Low<\/li> <li><strong>Mowing Height: <\/strong>3-4 inches<\/li> <li><strong>Potential for Diseases:<\/strong> Low<\/li> <li><strong>Common Cultivars in Orlando: <\/strong>Argentine<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-zoysia\">3. Zoysia<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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>Zoysia has gained popularity in Central Florida in recent years due to its soft, dense, carpet-like appearance. It keeps weeds at bay, requires less mowing and fertilizer than St. Augustine and Bermudagrass, and feels nice to walk on. <\/p> <p>On the downside, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysia<\/a> is the first to enter winter dormancy and the last to green up in the spring. It\u2019s also a slow-growing grass, more challenging to establish, and slow to self-repair after damage. To enjoy a strong, easy-to-care-for Zoysia lawn, consider hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/orlando-fl-lawn-care\">Orlando lawn care professionals<\/a> to install and maintain it during its first few years of growth.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance: <\/strong>High, but slow to recover from wear<\/li> <li><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 1-2.5 inches<\/li> <li><strong>Potential for Diseases:<\/strong> Low to moderate; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-dollar-spot\/\">dollar spot<\/a>, rust, large patch<\/li> <li><strong>Common Cultivars in Orlando:<\/strong> Empire<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-much-water-does-zoysiagrass-need\/\">How Much Water Does Zoysiagrass Need?<\/a><\/p> <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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a> is a high-maintenance turf that is well adapted to Central Florida\u2019s climate and soils. It\u2019s a beautiful grass, with fine-textured blades and dense growth. Very resilient to foot traffic, Bermuda is a common sight on Orlando\u2019s golf courses, sports fields, and home lawns. <\/p> <p>A full-sun, heat-loving grass, Bermuda thrives under Orlando\u2019s intense UV exposure and should not be planted in shaded areas.<\/p> <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Most homeowners opt for improved common varieties, since hybrid cultivars demand excessive upkeep for typical home lawns.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li> <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> 1-2 inches<\/li> <li><strong>Potential for Diseases:<\/strong> Low <\/li> <li><strong>Common Cultivars in Orlando: <\/strong>Celebration, Tifway 419<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-fertilize-bermudagrass\/\">How and When to Fertilize Bermudagrass Lawns<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/how-to-keep-bermudagrass-out-flower-beds\/\">How to Keep Bermudagrass Out of Flower Beds<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-centipedegrass\">5. 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>Centipedegrass does well in Central Florida, but it is actually the most common grass for homes in the Panhandle. This light green, slow-growing grass needs half the nitrogen and the mowing St. Augustine requires, making for a good low-maintenance option.<\/p> <p>It does well in Orlando\u2019s sandy, acidic, infertile soil and tolerates drought by going dormant. On the negative side, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">centipede<\/a> turns chlorotic in alkaline and high-phosphorus yards and is prone to thatch, weeds, a nasty disease (centipede decline), and pests (nematodes, ground pearls).<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance<\/strong>: Low<\/li> <li><strong>Mowing Height<\/strong>: 1-2 inches<\/li> <li><strong>Potential for Diseases:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-much-water-does-centipedegrass-need\/\">How Much Water Does Centipedegrass Need?<\/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=\"6-best-grass-for-overseeding-ryegrass\">Best Grass for Overseeding: Ryegrass<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of green ryegrass in a lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-137156\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-656x369.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lolium-perenne-commonly-known-as-perennial-ryegrass-is-a-fast-growing-cool-season-grass-with-fine-texture-it-s-ideal-for-lawns-pastures-and-erosion-control-in-temperate-climates\/1374135189?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cilicia<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Ryegrass is a cool-season grass that homeowners in Orlando use to overseed their Bermuda lawns in fall or winter to prolong the color. It sprouts and grows when the warm-season grasses go dormant, keeping the lawns green and beautiful throughout the winter.<\/p> <p>You can plant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/perennial-ryegrass\/\">perennial ryegrass<\/a> or annual ryegrass; either way, it will wilt and die in the spring when the heat returns, making way for your warm-season turf to return. Water as needed throughout the winter and spring.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li> <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> Mowing heights will depend on the warm-season grass you\u2019re overseeding<\/li> <li><strong>Potential for Disease:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">How to Overseed a Lawn in 8 Simple Steps<\/a><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-best-grass-for-your-specific-location\">Best Grass for Your Specific Location<\/h2> <p>While all the above grass types thrive throughout the Greater Orlando area, certain neighborhood characteristics can help guide your selection.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Downtown Orlando\/Lake Eola Area:<\/strong> Temperatures up to 9 degrees F higher caused by the urban heat island effect and higher aesthetic expectations favor St. Augustine, Bermudagrass, and Zoysia.<\/li> <li><strong>Suburban Orlando (Winter Park, Oviedo, Apopka):<\/strong> Most grass types work well; choose Palmetto St. Augustine or Empire Zoysia for shaded lawns and bahia for large properties.<\/li> <li><strong>South Orlando (Kissimmee, St. Cloud):<\/strong> Slightly warmer microclimate and larger properties favor drought-tolerant low-maintenance grasses such as bahiagrass and Zoysia.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>No matter the type of grass you grow, proper maintenance is key for keeping your lawn healthy in Orlando\u2019s climate.<\/p> <p>\u201cSmart watering, mow high, avoid heavy fertilizer, and add organic compost,\u201d lawn care pro Robinson advises<strong>.<\/strong><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-best-grass-types-for-orlando-compared\">Best Grass Types for Orlando Compared<\/h2> <p>When choosing the best grass for your yard, consider the level of maintenance it requires and how well it suits your lawn\u2019s conditions and uses (shade tolerance, soil pH, and traffic). <\/p> <p>Orlando homeowners often choose grass by appearance, only to face costly problems later. To avoid mistakes, \u201cconsider Homeowners Association requirements to ensure they align with your budget, your values, and the level of maintenance you are prepared to support,\u201d advise Hannah Eason and Calvin Gardner, Orange County UF\/IFAS Extension specialists.<\/p> <p>Another critical factor is assessing your yard\u2019s light conditions. As the experts explain, \u201cShade level is going to have a big effect on turfgrass selection because most turf species do not do well under shade.\u201d<\/p> <p>The table below helps you compare the best turfgrass choices for Orlando using essential factors. For a faster decision, take the <a href=\"#0-orlando-lawn-grass-decision-calculator\">quiz<\/a> above and learn what grass is best for your Orlando yard in less than a minute.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>St. Augustinegrass<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br>\u2713 Easy to establish<br>\u2713 Beautiful dark green color<br>\u2713 Fast-growing<br>\u2713 Shade tolerant<br>\u2713 Tolerates alkaline soil<\/td><td><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br>\u2717 Requires lots of irrigation in summer<br>\u2717 Needs frequent mowing <br>\u2717 Develops thatch easily<br>\u2717 Moderate traffic tolerance<br>\u2717 Susceptible to diseases and pests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Bahiagrass<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br>\u2713 Drought tolerant<br>\u2713 Low maintenance<br>\u2713 Cheap to grow from seed (can overseed itself if allowed)<br>\u2713 Pest and disease resistant<\/td><td><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br>\u2717 Less dense (ground visible through the grass)<br>\u2717 Slow growing<br>\u2717 Needs regular summer mowing to prevent seed stalks<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate alkaline soils <br>\u2717 Low tolerance to shade, traffic, and salt spray<br>\u2717 Prone to weeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Zoysia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br>\u2713 Needs less mowing and fertilizer<br>\u2713 Soft to walk on<br>\u2713 Dense and weed-resistant<br>\u2713 High traffic tolerance, but slow to recover from wear <br>\u2713 Cold tolerant<br>\u2713 Disease resistant<\/td><td><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br>\u2717 Slow to establish <br>\u2717 Recovers slowly from damage<br>\u2717 Develops thatch<br>\u2717 Longer winter dormancy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Bermudagrass<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br>\u2713 Dense, carpet-like appearance<br>\u2713 High foot traffic tolerance<br>\u2713 Heat and drought-tolerant<br>\u2713 Thrives in full sun<br>\u2713 Good disease resistance<\/td><td><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br>\u2717 Needs frequent mowing<br>\u2717 Requires regular fertilization<br>\u2717 Low shade tolerance<br>\u2717 Tends to develop thatch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Centipede<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br>\u2713 Grows well in sandy, infertile soil.<br>\u2713 Drought tolerant<br>\u2713 Low nitrogen requirements<br>\u2713 Needs less mowing<\/td><td><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br>\u2717 Light green color<br>\u2717 Slow growing<br>\u2717 Low resistance to traffic<br>\u2717 Prone to thatch and weeds<br>\u2717 Susceptible to diseases and pests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Ryegrass<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br>\u2713 Soft-to-the-touch blades<br>\u2713 Medium to dark green color<br>\u2713 Germinates fast<br>\u2713 Not prone to thatch buildup<\/td><td><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br>\u2717 Not cold tolerant (doesn\u2019t like temperatures below 30 degrees for long periods)<br>\u2717 Good traffic tolerance, but poor ability to recover from damage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <p>To keep your grass healthy and strong, pay attention to its specific needs, but also remember to adjust to Orlando\u2019s changing weather. <\/p> <p>\u201cKeep an eye out for rain. If it\u2019s raining constantly, you can safely turn off the sprinkler system,\u201d says<strong> Orlando LawnStarter Pro Elvin Aponte of AAA Aponte Services LLC.<\/strong><\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-make-lawn-care-easy-hire-an-orlando-lawn-care-pro\">Make Lawn Care Easy: Hire an Orlando Lawn Care Pro<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Front yard of suburban Orlando home with green lawn, palm tree, manicured shrubs, and light-colored stucco house exterior.\" class=\"wp-image-137252\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-656x506.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-928x716.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lawn maintained by a LawnStarter pro in Orlando, FL. Photo Credit: LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Choosing the right grass is just the beginning \u2014 maintaining it in the challenging climate of the Orlando area takes expertise. Skip the guesswork and let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/orlando-fl-lawn-care\">LawnStarter\u2019s Orlando lawn care pros<\/a> handle everything from installation to year-round care, so you can enjoy a gorgeous lawn without hassle.<\/p> <p>We have local lawn care pros across the entire Orlando metro area. Whether you live in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/winter-park-fl-lawn-care\">Winter Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/kissimmee-fl-lawn-care\">Kissimmee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/apopka-fl-lawn-care\">Apopka<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/altamonte-springs-fl-lawn-care\">Altamonte Springs<\/a>, LawnStarter pros can keep your lawn healthy and thriving.<\/p> <p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/spring-lawn-care-tips-orlando\/\">Spring Lawn Care Tips for Orlando<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/\">Winter Lawn Care in Orlando, FL<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/basic-secrets-lawn-care-in-orlando\/\">10 Basic Secrets to Lawn Care in Orlando, FL<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/reasons-to-care-for-orlando-lawn\/\">8 Reasons to Care for Your Orlando Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Main Image: Illustration by Whitney Lehnecker \/ LawnStarter; Adobe Stock photos<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-6a221e46-f698-4b6e-b810-1f638094b25b\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6a221e46-f698-4b6e-b810-1f638094b25b\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6a221e46-f698-4b6e-b810-1f638094b25b\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6a221e46-f698-4b6e-b810-1f638094b25b\"> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu\/nwdistrictmedia\/ph-gardening\/2014\/04\/Bahiagrass-for-Florida-Lawns.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bahiagrass for Florida lawns<\/a>.\u201d By Laurie Trenholm, professor of horticulture (retired), Bryan Unruh, professor and turf extension specialist, and John Cisar, professor and turfgrass specialist (retired). University of Florida.<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.ifas.ufl.edu\/searchdir?pageID=7&UnitCode=A58&Display=Standard&m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calvin Gardner,<\/a> urban horticulture extension agent at the University of Florida, Orange County Extension, Orlando, FL. Personal interview.<\/li> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osceola.org\/My-Property\/Flooding-and-Stormwater\/Stormwater-Management\/Fertilizer-Management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fertilizer Management<\/a>.\u201d Osceola County.<\/li> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminolecountyfl.gov\/departments-services\/environmental-services\/watershed-management\/fertilizer-ordinance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fertilizer Ordinance<\/a>.\u201d Seminole County.<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/experts\/hannah-eason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hannah Eason<\/a>, commercial horticulture extension agent at the University of Florida, Orange County Extension, Orlando, FL. Personal interview.<\/li> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/turf.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/hortifasufledu\/turf-science\/turf-science-pdfs\/home-owners-guide\/EH_Turfgrass_Homeowner_Guides_Fact_Sheet_Bahiagrass_2024_Digital.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homeowners Guide to Bahiagrass Management in Florida<\/a>.\u201d By Alex Lindsey, assistant professor of Urban Turfgrass Management. University of Florida.<\/li> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/turf.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/hortifasufledu\/turf-science\/turf-science-pdfs\/home-owners-guide\/EH_HomeownersGuideToZoysiagrassManagement_Factsheet_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homeowners Guide to Zoysiagrass Management in Florida<\/a>.\u201d By Alex Lindsey, assistant professor of Urban Turfgrass Management. University of Florida.<\/li> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/lake.wateratlas.usf.edu\/news\/details\/23075\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake County Reminds Residents of Summer Fertilizer Restrictions<\/a>.\u201d Lake County WaterAtlas.<\/li> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/LH010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Augustinegrass for Florida Lawns<\/a>.\u201d By turfgrass specialists Laurie Trenholm, Marco Schiavon, Joseph B. Unruh, Travis W. Shaddox, and Kevin Kenworthy.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div> <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Augustine, bahia, Zoysia, Bermuda, and centipede are the best grasses for Orlando\u2019s hot and humid climate. 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