{"id":642,"date":"2015-01-29T22:56:39","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T01:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=642"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:48:07","slug":"best-grasses-for-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/austin-tx\/best-grasses-for-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Grass Types for Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best grass types for Austin are drought-tolerant and low maintenance, because our summers can be brutal to lawns. That puts St. Augustinegrass and Bermudagrass at the top of the list. Zoysia, another warm-season grass, also is popular. <\/p>

For a cool-season grass for overseeding, ryegrass is a favorite choice.<\/p>

What’s the best grass type for YOUR Austin lawn? <\/strong>That depends on whether your grass gets lots of sun, foot traffic, and how much time you have or want to spend keeping your lawn green and healthy. <\/p>

Take the quiz below to see which grass type our lawn care research recommends for your lawn<\/strong>, then read more about each of the 4 best grass types for Austin.<\/p>

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