{"id":5108,"date":"2016-06-21T16:40:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T19:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/?p=5108"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:28:47","slug":"the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Grass Types for Your Atlanta, GA, Lawn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With yearly temperatures ranging from the low 30s to the low-to-mid 90s, Atlanta\u2019s climate is perfect for having a gorgeous lawn. The best grass types for Atlanta, Georgia, lawns are Bermudagrass, centipedegras, Zoysia, tall fescue, and St. Augustinegrass.<\/p>    <p>In this article, we&#8217;ll detail each of these best grass types for Atlanta lawns, so you can better care for your grass. And if you&#8217;re too busy, hire one of LawnStarter&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/atlanta-ga-lawn-care\">Atlanta lawn care pros<\/a> to take grass cutting and other yard chores off your to-do list. \u00a0<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a40aa639-71bc-4a2f-a3f1-cc8fcf2d07bb\" 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\">5 Best Grasses for Atlanta Lawns<\/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\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/#1-bermudagrass\" style=\"\">Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/#2-centipedegrass\" style=\"\">Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/#3-tall-fescue\" style=\"\">Tall Fescue<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/#4-zoysia\" style=\"\">Zoysia<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/#5-st-augustinegrass\" style=\"\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/the-best-grass-types-for-your-atlanta-ga-lawn\/#6-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-for-your-atlanta-lawn\" style=\"\">How to Choose the Best Grass for Your Atlanta Lawn<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-grass-is-best-for-you\">What Grass is Best for You?<\/h2>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 83.74% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/b195b764-95a8-48f0-8724-276ce44d1e01?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LS: Most Common Atlanta Grass Types\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <p>The best grass for your Atlanta lawn depends on many factors, from the level of maintenance you&#8217;re willing to do to your lawn&#8217;s mix of sun and shade, among other things. Select your preferences in the calculator below, and we&#8217;ll tell you which grass types most closely meet your needs.<\/p>    <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head>   <style>     \/* Using minimal styling to avoid CSS conflicts with WordPress themes *\/     .grass-calculator {       font-family: inherit;       max-width: 800px;       margin: 0 auto;       padding: 20px;       background-color: rgba(240, 240, 240, 0.6);       border-radius: 8px;     }          .calculator-title {       text-align: center;       margin-bottom: 20px;       color: #005500;     }          .calculator-form {       display: grid;       grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;       gap: 15px;       margin-bottom: 20px;     }          @media (max-width: 600px) {       .calculator-form {         grid-template-columns: 1fr;       }     }          .form-group {       margin-bottom: 15px;     }          .form-group label {       display: block;       margin-bottom: 5px;       font-weight: bold;     }          .form-group select {       width: 100%;       padding: 8px;       border: 1px solid #ccc;       border-radius: 4px;       background-color: white;     }          .calculate-btn {       grid-column: span 2;       padding: 10px;       background-color: #4CAF50;       color: white;       border: none;       border-radius: 4px;       cursor: pointer;       font-size: 16px;       transition: background-color 0.3s;     }          @media (max-width: 600px) {       .calculate-btn {         grid-column: span 1;       }     }          .calculate-btn:hover {       background-color: #3e8e41;     }          .results-container {       margin-top: 20px;       display: none;     }          .grass-result {       margin-bottom: 25px;       padding: 15px;       border: 1px solid #ddd;       border-radius: 5px;       background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);     }          .grass-result-header {       display: flex;       justify-content: space-between;       align-items: center;       margin-bottom: 10px;     }          .grass-result-title {       font-size: 18px;       font-weight: bold;       margin: 0;     }          .match-score {       padding: 5px 10px;       border-radius: 4px;       color: white;       font-weight: bold;     }          .score-high {       background-color: #4CAF50;     }          .score-medium {       background-color: #FFC107;     }          .score-low {       background-color: #F44336;     }          .grass-details {       display: grid;       grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));       gap: 10px;       margin-top: 10px;     }          .grass-detail {       margin-bottom: 5px;     }          .detail-label {       font-weight: bold;     }          .no-results {       padding: 15px;       text-align: center;       background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);       border-radius: 5px;       border: 1px solid #ddd;     }   <\/style> <\/head> <body>   <div class=\"grass-calculator\">     <h2 class=\"calculator-title\">Atlanta Lawn Grass Type Calculator<\/h2>     <form class=\"calculator-form\" id=\"grassForm\">       <div class=\"form-group\">         <label for=\"seasonType\">Grass Season Type:<\/label>         <select id=\"seasonType\" name=\"seasonType\">           <option value=\"\">No Preference<\/option>           <option value=\"warm\">Warm-Season<\/option>           <option value=\"cool\">Cool-Season<\/option>         <\/select>       <\/div>              <div class=\"form-group\">         <label for=\"sunExposure\">Sun Exposure:<\/label>         <select id=\"sunExposure\" name=\"sunExposure\">           <option value=\"\">No Preference<\/option>           <option value=\"full\">Full Sun<\/option>           <option value=\"partial\">Partial Shade<\/option>           <option value=\"heavy\">Heavy Shade<\/option>         <\/select>       <\/div>              <div class=\"form-group\">         <label for=\"maintenance\">Maintenance Level:<\/label>         <select id=\"maintenance\" name=\"maintenance\">           <option value=\"\">No Preference<\/option>           <option value=\"low\">Low<\/option>           <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate<\/option>           <option value=\"high\">High<\/option>         <\/select>       <\/div>              <div class=\"form-group\">         <label for=\"footTraffic\">Foot Traffic Level:<\/label>         <select id=\"footTraffic\" name=\"footTraffic\">           <option value=\"\">No Preference<\/option>           <option value=\"low\">Low<\/option>           <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate<\/option>           <option value=\"high\">High<\/option>         <\/select>       <\/div>              <div class=\"form-group\">         <label for=\"soilType\">Soil Type:<\/label>         <select id=\"soilType\" name=\"soilType\">           <option value=\"\">No Preference<\/option>           <option value=\"clay\">Tolerates clay soil<\/option>           <option value=\"sandy\">Tolerates sandy soil<\/option>         <\/select>       <\/div>              <div class=\"form-group\">         <label for=\"droughtTolerance\">Drought Tolerance Needed:<\/label>         <select id=\"droughtTolerance\" name=\"droughtTolerance\">           <option value=\"\">No Preference<\/option>           <option value=\"moderate\">Moderate<\/option>           <option value=\"high\">High<\/option>         <\/select>       <\/div>              <button type=\"button\" class=\"calculate-btn\" id=\"calculateBtn\">Find My Best Grass Match<\/button>     <\/form>          <div class=\"results-container\" id=\"resultsContainer\">       <h3>Recommended Grass Types for Your Atlanta Yard:<\/h3>       <div id=\"resultsContent\"><\/div>     <\/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    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n      console.log('DOM fully loaded'); 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'Warm-season' : 'Cool-season'}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Shade Tolerance:<\/span> ${capitalizeFirst(grass.shadeTolerance)}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Drought Tolerance:<\/span> ${capitalizeFirst(grass.droughtTolerance)}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Foot Traffic:<\/span> ${capitalizeFirst(grass.footTraffic)}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Maintenance:<\/span> ${capitalizeFirst(grass.maintenance)}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Mowing Height:<\/span> ${grass.mowingHeight}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Disease Potential:<\/span> ${capitalizeFirst(grass.disease)}\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"grass-detail\">\n                  <span class=\"detail-label\">Soil Type:<\/span> ${getSoilTypeDisplay(grass.soilType)}\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <p><strong>Notes:<\/strong> ${grass.notes}<\/p>\n              <p><a href=\"${getGrassLink(grass.name)}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">${getReadMoreText(grass.name)}<\/a><\/p>\n            `;\n            resultsContent.appendChild(grassDiv);\n          });\n        }\n\n        resultsContainer.style.display = 'block';\n        resultsContainer.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });\n      }\n\n      function capitalizeFirst(string) {\n        if (!string) return '';\n        return string.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + string.slice(1);\n      }\n\n      function getSoilTypeDisplay(soilType) {\n        if (soilType === 'clay') {\n          return 'Tolerates clay soil';\n        } else if (soilType === 'sandy') {\n          return 'Tolerates sandy soil';\n        } else if (soilType === 'both') {\n          return 'Tolerates both clay and sandy soil';\n        }\n        return capitalizeFirst(soilType);\n      }\n\n      function getGrassLink(grassName) {\n        const links = {\n          \"Bermudagrass\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\",\n          \"Zoysia\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\",\n          \"Centipedegrass\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\",\n          \"Tall Fescue\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\",\n          \"St. Augustinegrass\": \"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\"\n        };\n        return links[grassName] || \"#\";\n      }\n\n      function getReadMoreText(grassName) {\n        return `Read more about ${grassName}`;\n      }\n    });\n  <\/script> <\/body> <\/html>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_4080038677_f1faf335b3_c.jpg\" alt=\"Bermuda Grass\" class=\"wp-image-58041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_4080038677_f1faf335b3_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_4080038677_f1faf335b3_c-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_4080038677_f1faf335b3_c-646x321.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_4080038677_f1faf335b3_c-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_4080038677_f1faf335b3_c-768x382.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Bermudagrass <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/4080038677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Bermudagrass is the most common turfgrass type you\u2019ll find in Atlanta lawns. It\u2019s also used on golf courses, sports fields, and high-trafficked areas due to its tolerance to foot traffic, drought, and cold. That being said, it suffers in shaded areas, so if you choose to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you lay another type of grass in shaded areas of your lawn.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons and rhizomes<\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong>&nbsp; Low<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance<\/strong>: High&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong>&nbsp; High<\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> 1 to 1 \u00bd inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease:<\/strong> High; susceptible to spring dead spot, dollar spot, large patch, leaf spot, rust<\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture: <\/strong>Light to dark green; fine to medium texture<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-centipedegrass\">Centipedegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-image-58019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-646x440.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centipedegrass<br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:University_of_Georgia,_Research_and_Education_Garden_grass_1.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Rivera<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Centipedegrass is best used in the southern part of Atlanta. Also known as the \u201clazy man\u2019s grass,\u201d it\u2019s a low-maintenance grass type with a good tolerance for drought and warm climates. When it\u2019s healthy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">centipedegrass<\/a> is great at fighting off weeds and other grass types.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons<\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong>&nbsp; Moderate<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance<\/strong>: Moderate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> Low<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong> Low<\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> 1 \u00bd&nbsp; to 2 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease:<\/strong> Moderate; susceptible to large patch (formerly known as brown patch)<\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture: <\/strong>Apple-green colored; coarse texture<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-tall-fescue\">Tall Fescue<\/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\/2022\/09\/3863142192_ab8342d487_k-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tall Fescue Grass\" class=\"wp-image-59087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3863142192_ab8342d487_k-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3863142192_ab8342d487_k-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3863142192_ab8342d487_k-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3863142192_ab8342d487_k-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3863142192_ab8342d487_k-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tall Fescue Grass<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/3863142192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Tall fescue is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season grass<\/a> that requires more water in the summer than warm-season grasses. It needs frequent mowing in the fall and spring, as those seasons provide optimal growing conditions. That being said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">tall fescue<\/a> is a great grass to have in many sun-shade yards since it prefers lots of sun but also tolerates moderate shade.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Cool-season grass<\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Bunch forming<\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong>&nbsp; Moderate<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance<\/strong>: High<\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> High (needs to be overseeded if wear occurs)<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong>&nbsp; Low<\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> 2 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease:<\/strong> Low; susceptible to brown patch<\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture: <\/strong>Dark-green; coarse texture<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-zoysia\">Zoysia<\/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\/2022\/02\/rsz_1280px-starr-070906-8519-zoysia_sp-turf-kula_ace_hardware_and_nursery-maui_24264641643.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of zoysiagrass\" class=\"wp-image-43823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_1280px-starr-070906-8519-zoysia_sp-turf-kula_ace_hardware_and_nursery-maui_24264641643.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_1280px-starr-070906-8519-zoysia_sp-turf-kula_ace_hardware_and_nursery-maui_24264641643-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_1280px-starr-070906-8519-zoysia_sp-turf-kula_ace_hardware_and_nursery-maui_24264641643-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_1280px-starr-070906-8519-zoysia_sp-turf-kula_ace_hardware_and_nursery-maui_24264641643-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_1280px-starr-070906-8519-zoysia_sp-turf-kula_ace_hardware_and_nursery-maui_24264641643-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Zoysiagrass <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr-070906-8519-Zoysia_sp-turf-Kula_Ace_Hardware_and_Nursery-Maui_(24264641643).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest and Kim Starr<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/us\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0 US<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Zoysia (AKA Zoysiagrass) is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grass<\/a> that is fairly tolerant of cold temperatures, which is great for yards residing in transition zones. The grass is drought resistant, although it will need more watering during the hotter months compared to other warm-season grass types.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysia<\/a> thrives in direct sunlight but can also grow well in partial shade. You\u2019ll find that Zoysia comes in fine and coarse-textured cultivars but isn\u2019t as wide-bladed as St. Augustinegrass.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons and rhizomes<\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong>&nbsp; Low to moderate<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance<\/strong>: High<\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> High<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong>&nbsp; Low to moderate (may require moderate mowing frequency)<\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> 1 to 2 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease:<\/strong> Moderate; susceptible to brown patch, rust, dollar spot, powdery mildew, fairy rings, pythium blight<\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture: <\/strong>Light green; from fine to coarse texture depending on the cultivar<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-st-augustinegrass\">St. Augustinegrass<\/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\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india.jpg\" alt=\"St. Augustinegrass\" class=\"wp-image-58027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_800px-stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-india-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> St. Augustinegrass <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-India.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yercaud-elango<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>St. Augustine is another popular grass type for the southeastern United States. It\u2019s a wide-blade grass that works best in high-temperature, sunny areas, especially in coastal landscapes. When it comes to cold weather, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\">St. Augustine<\/a> isn\u2019t the most tolerant, but it will survive the mild Atlanta winters. Homeowners either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-lay-down-grass-sod-yard\/\">lay down sod<\/a> or use plugs when adding St. Augustine to their lawns because seed is not available.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Warm-season grass<\/li>    <li><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons<\/li>    <li><strong>Shade Tolerance:<\/strong>&nbsp; Low to moderate<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought Tolerance<\/strong>: Moderate&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Foot Traffic Tolerance:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong>&nbsp; Moderate<\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing Height:<\/strong> 3 \u00bd&nbsp; to 4 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Potential for Disease:<\/strong> High; susceptible to gray leaf spot, take-all root rot, pythium root rot, brown patch, fairy ring<\/li>    <li><strong>Color\/Texture: <\/strong>Blue-green; coarse texture<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-for-your-atlanta-lawn\">How to Choose the Best Grass for Your Atlanta Lawn<\/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\/2022\/09\/rsz_pexels-rovenimagescom-949584.jpg\" alt=\"green bermuda grass\" class=\"wp-image-58007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_pexels-rovenimagescom-949584.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/focus-photography-of-green-bermuda-grass-949584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rovenimages.com<\/a> \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-heavy-traffic-vs-low-traffic-areas\">Heavy-Traffic vs. Low-Traffic Areas<\/h3>    <p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-choose-right-grass-for-lawn\/\">choosing the right grass type<\/a> for Atlanta, it is a good idea to choose a grass based on your needs. For instance, would you like a grass type that can withstand lots of foot traffic from people and pets? Or do you want a grass perfect for the minimal foot traffic of your yoga sessions?&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Best grass types for high-traffic areas:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bermudagrass, Zoysia, tall fescue&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Best grass types for low to moderate traffic:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>St. Augustine and centipedegrass<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-how-much-maintenance\">How Much Maintenance?<\/h3>    <p>Do you have time to devote to maintaining your lawn? If so, you may be able to handle a high-maintenance grass type. However, if you don\u2019t, opting for one that isn\u2019t much trouble is a better option.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>High-maintenance grasses:<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Bermudagrass<\/p>    <p><strong>Low to Moderate Maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysia, tall fescue<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-soil-type\">Soil Type<\/h3>    <p>Georgia is known for its red, clay soil. This soil, which is rich in iron, is not easy to grow certain types of grass in. This is why it is essential to know what types of grasses grow well in such soils, especially if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-seed\/grow-grass-from-seed\/\">starting a lawn from seed<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass types that tolerate clay soil:<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Bermudagrass, Zoysia (either clay or sandy), tall fescue<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass types that tolerate sandy soil:<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><em>Homeowners, are you unsure which lawn grass to plant in your Atlanta, Georgia, yard? LawnStarter&#8217;s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/atlanta-ga-lawn-care\"><em>local lawn care pros<\/em><\/a><em> can help you decide the best grass for your new lawn.<\/em><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-016bd8f5-2391-4158-b6b6-8268275040f0\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <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-0-016bd8f5-2391-4158-b6b6-8268275040f0\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-016bd8f5-2391-4158-b6b6-8268275040f0\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources:<\/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-0-016bd8f5-2391-4158-b6b6-8268275040f0\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>University of Georgia: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/content\/dam\/extension-county-offices\/forsyth-county\/anr\/BermudagrassLawnCalendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bermudagrass Lawn Calendar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.caes.uga.edu\/content\/dam\/caes-subsite\/georgiaturf\/docs\/pcrp2020\/Centipedegrass_Lawn_Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centipedegrass Lawn Calendar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/newswire.caes.uga.edu\/story\/4692\/st-augustinegrass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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