1. Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea<\/em>)<\/h2> ![\"tall](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-646x485.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D. \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure> Hardy and coarse, tall fescue is the turfgrass species that\u2019s best adapted to Eastern Nebraska. This cool-season grass<\/a> can survive in various soil conditions, although it thrives in well-draining, fertile clay soils. <\/p> Pros: <\/strong>It can also withstand a fair amount of wear and tear, disease, heat, drought, and mild neglect. Tall fescue can survive in these conditions because of its root system, which grows deep enough to support the grass in poor growing conditions.<\/p> Cons: <\/strong>However, tall fescue grass also has its downsides. While it boasts a decent drought tolerance, extended drought will turn it fully brown and send it into dormancy. Dormancy is devastating for tall fescue, as it can\u2019t recover as fast as other grass types. <\/p> Aside from that, tall fescue lawns thin out during extreme cold, and they don\u2019t respond well to overfertilization. Lastly, although it\u2019s quite disease-tolerant, tall fescue is susceptible to brown patch<\/a>.<\/p> Despite its flaws, tall fescue is still a great turfgrass choice with lower maintenance requirements than other cool-season grasses. If you want to seed your lawn with this turfgrass, the University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/a> (UNL-IANR) recommends avoiding the \u2018Kentucky 31\u2019 (\u2018KY 31\u2019) cultivar.<\/p> - Classification: <\/strong>Cool-season grass<\/li>
- Spreads Through: <\/strong>Weakly through rhizomes, grows in bunches<\/li>
- Tolerances<\/strong>
- Shade: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>
- Drought: <\/strong>Moderate to high, but extended drought will really hurt it<\/li>
- Foot Traffic: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>
- Diseases and Pests: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li>
- Maintenance Needs: <\/strong>Needs frequent mowing, especially in the spring<\/li>
- Mowing Height: <\/strong>2 inches, but only mow when the grass reaches 3 inches tall<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>5.5 to 6.5<\/li>
- Soil Type: <\/strong>Tolerates a variety of soil conditions but does best in well-draining fertile clay soils<\/li> <\/ul>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)
\u2013 Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p> 2. Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides<\/em>)<\/h2> ![\"Well-watered](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/BuffaloSWGrass-1-646x363.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Luxure<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 3.0 AU<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Despite the harsh winter temperatures, Omahans aren\u2019t restricted to just cool-season grass species. Spanning as far north as Canada, buffalograss<\/a> is the most cold-tolerant warm-season grass<\/a>, largely thanks to its strong winter dormancy response. This native grass goes dormant earlier than other species and wakes up from dormancy quite late.<\/p> While the long dormant period lets buffalograss survive through Omaha\u2019s cold winters, it\u2019s a double-edged sword. Because it restarts growing much later, cool-season grasses and weeds can take over a buffalograss lawn much easier. This dormancy also means that your lawn will only be green from May to October, unlike lawns with cool-season grasses.<\/p>
Buffalograss is an excellent choice for homeowners that want a very low-maintenance lawn. This fine grass forms a dense sod with a deep root system that doesn\u2019t need much mowing, watering, or fertilizing. It also loves the full sun.<\/p>
- Classification: <\/strong>Warm-season grass<\/li>
- Spreads Through: <\/strong>Stolons<\/li>
- Tolerances<\/strong>
- Shade: <\/strong>Low<\/li>
- Drought: <\/strong>High<\/li>
- Foot Traffic: <\/strong>Low<\/li>
- Diseases and Pests: <\/strong>Good, but watch out for chinch bugs<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <\/li>
- Maintenance Needs: <\/strong>Doesn\u2019t need a lot of water or fertilizer and only needs to be mowed about once a month; watch out for weeds<\/li>
- Mowing Height: <\/strong>2 to 3 inches<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>6.5 to 7.5<\/li>
- Soil Type: <\/strong>Prefers native clay soils. Don\u2019t plant in sandy soil.<\/li> <\/ul>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Scotts Pursue Buffalograss with Natural Seed<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Outsidepride Perennial Buffalo Grass Seed<\/a> (2 lb. of seeds) <\/p> 3. Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis<\/em>)<\/h2> ![\"Bluegrass](\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_2400.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Brenda Ryan<\/a> \/ LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure> With its dark green to blueish hues, it\u2019s no wonder that many American homeowners love Kentucky bluegrass on their lawns. This medium-textured turf can handle foot traffic well and is one of the most cold-tolerant cool-season grasses. It also doesn\u2019t mind a little drought, although it browns when exposed to too much heat.<\/p>
It\u2019s better to underwater Kentucky bluegrass than overwater it. While a water shortage will thin out a Kentucky bluegrass lawn, it\u2019s much preferable to the thatch build-up and disease that overwatering invites. That\u2019s not ideal, especially when this turfgrass is already susceptible to many diseases, like summer patch, and common lawn pests<\/a>, like white grubs.<\/p> Needing about 3 to 4 hours of lawn care<\/a> per week, Kentucky bluegrass is more high-maintenance than buffalograss and tall fescue. If you decide to grow this turf species, the UNL-IANR recommends staying away from the \u2018Kenblue\u2019 cultivar.<\/p> - Classification: <\/strong>Cool-season grass<\/li>
- Spreads Through: <\/strong>Rhizomes<\/li>
- Tolerances<\/strong>
- Shade: <\/strong>Low, but some varieties have a slightly higher shade tolerance<\/li>
- Drought: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>
- Foot Traffic: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>
- Diseases and Pests: <\/strong>Low; prone to lawn diseases, preyed on by white grubs<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li>
- Maintenance Needs: <\/strong>Needs frequent mowing and tends to produce a lot of thatch. It also needs more fertilizer than the other grasses on this list.<\/li>
- Mowing Height: <\/strong>2.5 to 3.5 inches<\/li>
- Soil pH: <\/strong>6 to 7.5<\/li>
- Soil Type: <\/strong>Prefers well-drained, heavy, and fertile soils<\/li> <\/ul>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Jacklin Seed – Biltmore Blue Blend – 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> (5 lbs.) <\/p> FAQ About Grass Types for Omaha<\/h2> Can you plant annual ryegrass in Omaha?<\/strong> While some might recommend annual ryegrass to quickly patch up a thinning lawn or to help your primary grass as it establishes, the UNL-IANR doesn\u2019t recommend it, as it only lasts for one growing season. It\u2019s also quite difficult to get rid of, as it can reseed over multiple years, contaminating your lawn\u2019s green color with its light yellow.
What grass is used in Omahan golf courses?<\/strong> Many of Omaha\u2019s numerous golf courses use bentgrass species. Bentgrasses are more prone to diseases and require a lot of maintenance.<\/p> <\/div>
When should you seed your lawn?<\/strong> The time to seed depends on what type of grass you want to grow on your Omaha lawn. Seeding or overseeding cool-season grasses should be part of your fall lawn care schedule<\/a>. They can be seeded as early as August 15.\u00a0Keep Your Omaha Lawn Healthy and Green<\/h2>
Picking the right grass is only the first step toward a beautiful lawn. You can get the rest of the way there through good lawn management, including proper mowing, fertilization, and watering. Some lawns require a lot of maintenance: Kentucky bluegrass needs about three to four hours of care weekly! Instead of doing that yourself, why not hire a professional lawn company to help you out? Contact an Omaha lawn care professional<\/a> today.<\/p> LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. LawnStarter earns revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Ryan Renner<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many homeowners dream of a lush lawn, and Omahans are no exception. The first step toward getting a green lawn […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":157,"featured_media":89651,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[591,592],"tags":[2011],"class_list":["post-89648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nebraska","category-omaha-ne","tag-omaha-ne-lawn-care"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Custom-Built-Home-at-West-Shores-Omaha-Nebraska.jpg?wsr","author_info":{"display_name":"Janine Caayao","author_link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/author\/janine-caayao\/"},"yoast_head":"\n
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Hardy and coarse, tall fescue is the turfgrass species that\u2019s best adapted to Eastern Nebraska. This cool-season grass<\/a> can survive in various soil conditions, although it thrives in well-draining, fertile clay soils. <\/p> Pros: <\/strong>It can also withstand a fair amount of wear and tear, disease, heat, drought, and mild neglect. Tall fescue can survive in these conditions because of its root system, which grows deep enough to support the grass in poor growing conditions.<\/p> Cons: <\/strong>However, tall fescue grass also has its downsides. While it boasts a decent drought tolerance, extended drought will turn it fully brown and send it into dormancy. Dormancy is devastating for tall fescue, as it can\u2019t recover as fast as other grass types. <\/p> Aside from that, tall fescue lawns thin out during extreme cold, and they don\u2019t respond well to overfertilization. Lastly, although it\u2019s quite disease-tolerant, tall fescue is susceptible to brown patch<\/a>.<\/p> Despite its flaws, tall fescue is still a great turfgrass choice with lower maintenance requirements than other cool-season grasses. If you want to seed your lawn with this turfgrass, the University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/a> (UNL-IANR) recommends avoiding the \u2018Kentucky 31\u2019 (\u2018KY 31\u2019) cultivar.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: Despite the harsh winter temperatures, Omahans aren\u2019t restricted to just cool-season grass species. Spanning as far north as Canada, buffalograss<\/a> is the most cold-tolerant warm-season grass<\/a>, largely thanks to its strong winter dormancy response. This native grass goes dormant earlier than other species and wakes up from dormancy quite late.<\/p> While the long dormant period lets buffalograss survive through Omaha\u2019s cold winters, it\u2019s a double-edged sword. Because it restarts growing much later, cool-season grasses and weeds can take over a buffalograss lawn much easier. This dormancy also means that your lawn will only be green from May to October, unlike lawns with cool-season grasses.<\/p> Buffalograss is an excellent choice for homeowners that want a very low-maintenance lawn. This fine grass forms a dense sod with a deep root system that doesn\u2019t need much mowing, watering, or fertilizing. It also loves the full sun.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: With its dark green to blueish hues, it\u2019s no wonder that many American homeowners love Kentucky bluegrass on their lawns. This medium-textured turf can handle foot traffic well and is one of the most cold-tolerant cool-season grasses. It also doesn\u2019t mind a little drought, although it browns when exposed to too much heat.<\/p> It\u2019s better to underwater Kentucky bluegrass than overwater it. While a water shortage will thin out a Kentucky bluegrass lawn, it\u2019s much preferable to the thatch build-up and disease that overwatering invites. That\u2019s not ideal, especially when this turfgrass is already susceptible to many diseases, like summer patch, and common lawn pests<\/a>, like white grubs.<\/p> Needing about 3 to 4 hours of lawn care<\/a> per week, Kentucky bluegrass is more high-maintenance than buffalograss and tall fescue. If you decide to grow this turf species, the UNL-IANR recommends staying away from the \u2018Kenblue\u2019 cultivar.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: While some might recommend annual ryegrass to quickly patch up a thinning lawn or to help your primary grass as it establishes, the UNL-IANR doesn\u2019t recommend it, as it only lasts for one growing season. It\u2019s also quite difficult to get rid of, as it can reseed over multiple years, contaminating your lawn\u2019s green color with its light yellow. Many of Omaha\u2019s numerous golf courses use bentgrass species. Bentgrasses are more prone to diseases and require a lot of maintenance.<\/p> <\/div> The time to seed depends on what type of grass you want to grow on your Omaha lawn. Seeding or overseeding cool-season grasses should be part of your fall lawn care schedule<\/a>. They can be seeded as early as August 15.\u00a0 Picking the right grass is only the first step toward a beautiful lawn. You can get the rest of the way there through good lawn management, including proper mowing, fertilization, and watering. Some lawns require a lot of maintenance: Kentucky bluegrass needs about three to four hours of care weekly! Instead of doing that yourself, why not hire a professional lawn company to help you out? Contact an Omaha lawn care professional<\/a> today.<\/p> LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. 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