{"id":91148,"date":"2023-05-15T15:38:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T18:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=91148"},"modified":"2024-04-02T14:13:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T17:13:31","slug":"best-grass-seed-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Grass Seed for Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you buzzing around in the Beehive State, not sure which type of grass seed you should <em>bee<\/em> planting in Utah for the best results? We\u2019re here to help guide you around the stingers to the best grass types for the mountains in the north of Utah to the desert south.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8dc896d0-48db-40c2-930d-f1d325dbe4f2\" 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\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/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\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#0-cool-season-grasses-\" style=\"\">Cool-Season Grasses<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#1-fine-fescue-\" style=\"\">Fine Fescue<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#2-kentucky-bluegrass-\" style=\"\">Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#3-perennial-ryegrass-\" style=\"\">Perennial Ryegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#4-turf-type-tall-fescue-\" style=\"\">Turf-Type Tall Fescue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#5-warm-season-grass-\" style=\"\">Warm-Season Grass<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#6-buffalograss-\" style=\"\">Buffalograss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/best-grass-seed-utah\/#7-best-grass-seed-for-salt-lake-city-\" style=\"\">Best Grass Seed for Salt Lake City<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re short on time, <em>buzz<\/em> on over to our guide on <a href=\"#8-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-type-for-your-utah-lawn-\">how to choose the best grass type for your Utah lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_lawnstarter-overseeding-map_1.jpg\" alt=\"Map of the United States showing cool-season grass, warm-season grass, and transition zones.\" class=\"wp-image-43943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_lawnstarter-overseeding-map_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_lawnstarter-overseeding-map_1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_lawnstarter-overseeding-map_1-646x408.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_lawnstarter-overseeding-map_1-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_lawnstarter-overseeding-map_1-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-cool-season-grasses-\"><strong>Cool-Season Grasses<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses survive best in northern climes. They start growing in late winter to early spring and go dormant in the summer if not watered. If you do water them, their growth rate slows so they can cope with the heat. In the winter, cool-season grasses suspend growth and develop an \u201cantifreeze\u201d to the cold.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses then begin to grow again in the cooler fall months if moisture is available. The best time to plant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season grass<\/a>? In the early fall, of course, when the daytime temperatures fall between 60 and 75 degrees. These types of grasses are perfect for Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-fine-fescue-\"><strong>Fine Fescue<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Close up image of fescue grass with a hand on it\" class=\"wp-image-86807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-646x446.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-63-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fine Fescue<\/a><br>Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D. \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescue grass can be grown in a variety of soils. This grass grows well in shady areas. Often planted in a seed mix of its five varieties, <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/department\/btny\/ppdl\/potw-dept-folder\/2021\/fine-fescue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fine fescue<\/a> also grows well with Kentucky bluegrass and, less often, tall fescue.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescue should be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/overseed-fall-fescue\/\">overseeded<\/a> in the fall to repair bare patches. It is considered low maintenance because of the following factors:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>It grows slowly (less mowing).<\/li>    <li>It has good drought tolerance (less irrigation).<\/li>    <li>It requires less fertilizer (less work).<\/li>    <li>It doesn\u2019t need a lot of pesticide applications (even more less work).<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classification: <\/strong>Cool-season grass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Creeping red fescue spreads by rhizomes, whereas other fine fescues, such as Chewings, hard, and sheep, are bunch-type grasses.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Moderate to high, depending on the species<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Moderate to high, depending on the species<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foot traffic<\/strong><strong> tolerance:<\/strong> Low to moderate, depending on the species<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low fertilizer and mowing needs<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing<\/strong><strong> height:<\/strong> Set mowing height between 2.5 and 4 inches, depending on species.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential for disease: <\/strong>Moderate. Common diseases include red thread, leaf spot, dollar spot, summer patch, and powdery mildew.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> 6-6.5<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil type: <\/strong>Will not perform well in wet soil conditions. Prefers drier soils and tolerates a wide range of soil types and fertility.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other notes:<\/strong> The fine fescue turfgrasses include strong creeping red fescue, slender creeping red fescue, chewings fescue, sheep fescue, and hard fescue.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">   <strong>Grass Seed Options: <\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5df3f63d0b577398c42fa053986ba97a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=2501fce967a10951a9bfaa4e47265eeb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=d0e223365e80fa2a1f6573823355daab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Hard-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B07MC95N45?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMjhGVTBUQThRUlMzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxOTMxM1ZBUkwwOVBRQjFRVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMwMzk4MUgzWjFTU1UyQTNLSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=326c8123ac5fe26edbf0796645d16317&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.)   <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-kentucky-bluegrass-\"><strong>Kentucky Bluegrass<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of kentucky bluegrass\" class=\"wp-image-86581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kentucky Bluegrass<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/3883807553\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used for lawns, athletic fields, golf courses, and pastures, Kentucky bluegrass is one of the most important cool-season grasses in the U.S., arriving in North America with European traders. Per Utah State University (USU), Native Americans found <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/rangeplants\/grasses-and-grasslikes\/kentucky-bluegrass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a> where settlers went, so they called it \u201cWhite man\u2019s tracks.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often mixed with other cool-season grasses such as perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass prefers full sun to partial shade. It has little drought resistance and grows well in areas where the July average temperature does not exceed 75 degrees F. Kentucky bluegrass provides an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-grasses-for-high-traffic-yards\/\">high-traffic lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Cool-season grass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spreads by: <\/strong>Rhizomes<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foot traffic<\/strong><strong> tolerance: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs:<\/strong> Moderate mowing frequency and high fertilization needs.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing<\/strong><strong> height:<\/strong> Set mowing height between 2.5 and 3.5 inches.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential for disease:<\/strong> Moderate to high; prone to several diseases, such as dollar spot, leaf spot, necrotic ring spot, summer patch, and stripe smut.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> 6-7.5<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil type: <\/strong>Performs best in well-drained, heavy soils with high fertility.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other notes:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass develops thatch easily, so plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/dethatching-your-lawn-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">dethatch<\/a> or aerate in fall or spring after the grass starts growing.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  <strong>Grass Seed Options:<\/strong><br><strong> <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=992e40d3b70e4e06f03e1dea0e878d92&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=7fa7ca16277756d72484672e85e039b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)  <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-perennial-ryegrass-\"><strong>Perennial Ryegrass<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1.jpg\" alt=\" Perennial Ryegrass \" class=\"wp-image-60084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-646x401.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Perennial Ryegrass <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marygillhamarchiveproject\/26820162412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often mixed with Kentucky bluegrass for quick germination, diversity, and color, perennial ryegrass has a high traffic tolerance and establishes quickly, and some varieties have improved disease resistance. It likes to be planted in sunny areas and has a dark green color.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perennial ryegrass performs well in parks, golf courses, athletic fields, racetracks, and home lawns. Native to Asia, North Africa, and Europe, it requires less maintenance than Kentucky bluegrass. It lacks heat and drought tolerance but can tolerate high traffic and cold temperatures.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Cool-season grass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spreads by: <\/strong>Has a bunch-type growth habit<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foot traffic<\/strong><strong> tolerance: <\/strong>High<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs:<\/strong> Moderate mowing and fertilization requirements. Thatch is not significant.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing<\/strong><strong> height:<\/strong> Set mowing height to 1.5-2.5 inches<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential for disease: <\/strong>High. Common diseases include gray leaf spot, red thread, and leaf spot\/melting-out.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> Can grow in soils with a pH between 5 and 8 but prefers between 6 and 7.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil type: <\/strong>Prefers good drainage and fertility but can tolerate some poor drainage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other notes:<\/strong> Perennial ryegrass seeds germinate quickly, usually within 5-15 days.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  <strong>Grass Seed Options: <\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=aa58237b6f78fa5b8293bdc1db80c50f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ab0aefbd3fec33fbe29ccf449a93318a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)   <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-turf-type-tall-fescue-\"><strong>Turf-Type Tall Fescue<\/strong><\/h3>    <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\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue\" class=\"wp-image-87157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-63-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tall Fescue<\/a><br>Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D. \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduced into the United States from Europe in the 1800s, turf-type <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">tall fescue<\/a> tolerates heat and drought despite the fact that it is a cool-season grass. Best of all, it grows with minimal maintenance. However, homeowners will need to overseed tall fescue every few years to repair bare spots and thinning.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul G. Johnson, a turfgrass professor at USU, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deseret.com\/2003\/6\/17\/19781893\/not-all-grass-requires-a-ton-of-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">points<\/a> to tall fescue as a good alternative to Kentucky bluegrass. But don\u2019t plant Kentucky-31, the oldest variety of tall fescue. Instead, plant the newer turf-type tall fescues that produce dense, year-round green lawns and tolerate shade better.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classification:<\/strong> Cool-season grass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spreads by: <\/strong>Produces short rhizomes but has a bunch-type growth habit.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foot traffic<\/strong><strong> tolerance: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs:<\/strong> Frequent mowing. Does not produce significant thatch.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing<\/strong><strong> height:<\/strong> Set mowing height to 2 inches when the grass reaches 3 inches tall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential for disease: <\/strong>Tolerant of most diseases when properly maintained.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> 5.5-6.5<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil type: <\/strong>Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions but prefers fertile clay soils with good drainage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other notes:<\/strong> Turf-type tall fescue has the deepest root system of the cool-season grasses, helping it to avoid the consequences of drought conditions.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">    <strong>Grass Seed Options:<\/strong><br><strong> <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ff59ac676c7611670afaa853a48ae5a3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5133a17e63d1c33949afed19d33db299&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4741b0da621e195d1d39086848e623d4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)    <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-warm-season-grass-\"><strong>Warm-Season Grass<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Utah is famous for its mountains and ski slopes, some people might be surprised when they discover that the southern part of the state can be hot and dry, which calls for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grass<\/a> lawn. In this region, some local governments are trying to focus on water conservation, and Buffalograss is one way to use less water.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-buffalograss-\"><strong>Buffalograss<\/strong><\/h3>    <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\/2023\/04\/PIXNIO-4149-800x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup view of green colored buffalograss\" class=\"wp-image-88091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PIXNIO-4149-800x600-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PIXNIO-4149-800x600-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PIXNIO-4149-800x600-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PIXNIO-4149-800x600-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PIXNIO-4149-800x600-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buffalograss<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixnio.com\/textures-and-patterns\/grass-texture\/buffalo-grass-texture#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixnio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its state and national parks and monuments, southern Utah is the hottest and driest part of the state. Although tall fescue can grow here, established buffalograss is more sustainable because it requires only 1 to 2 inches of water every 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/native-grasses-are-they-right-for-your-lawn\/\">native grass<\/a> of the North American prairie states, including Utah, buffalograss has light green grass blades that turn tan to lavender when dormant or without irrigation. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/topic-areas\/yard-garden\/buffalograss-lawns-7-224\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buffalograss lawns<\/a> can be difficult to establish, especially without extensive watering.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Classification: <\/strong>Warm-season grass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spreads by:<\/strong> Stolons<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>High&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foot traffic<\/strong><strong> tolerance: <\/strong>Low&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low fertilizer and mowing needs. Requires weed control.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mowing<\/strong><strong> height: <\/strong>Set the mowing height between<strong> <\/strong>2 and 3 inches.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential for disease: <\/strong>Good tolerance against diseases and insects<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> 6.5-7.5<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil type: <\/strong>Native clay soils, not sandy soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other notes:<\/strong> Buffalograss can be injured and discolored by many off-the-shelf herbicides; consider a professional landscaping company for herbicide applications. If your soil is exceptionally sandy, buffalograss may not be the best choice for your lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Everwilde-Farms-Buffalo-Native-Packet\/dp\/B00HMFP60A?crid=NWI8QK73K8JM&amp;keywords=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679580727&amp;sprefix=buffalograss%2Bseed%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ee866526b8218a009ef0dca706c31971&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Buffalo-Grass-Seed-Primed-Lbs\/dp\/B0BRBP5NVT?crid=NWI8QK73K8JM&amp;keywords=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679580446&amp;sprefix=buffalograss%2Bseed%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-5&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4844ca7a52ad70a8674cfca19eb2bf74&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Buffalograss seed (primed)<\/a> (5-lb. bag)    <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-best-grass-seed-for-salt-lake-city-\"><strong>Best Grass Seed for Salt Lake City<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Salt Lake City comes in at an altitude of around 4,330 feet, you\u2019ll need to plant grass types for cool-season lawns. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/utah\/salt-lake-city-ut\/best-grass-types-salt-lake-city\/\">best grass types for Salt Lake City<\/a> include <strong>fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-how-to-choose-the-best-grass-type-for-your-utah-lawn-\"><strong>How to Choose the Best Grass Type for Your Utah Lawn<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best grass for Utah is tall fescue. It has better shade and drought tolerance than Kentucky bluegrass, with the same foot-traffic tolerance. However, the best grass type for your yard depends on so many other factors.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, whether you want <em>to bee or do not want to bee<\/em> swarming about maintaining your lawn in the Beehive State, you\u2019ll want to pick the grass that provides the best honey for you. Here\u2019s the buzz on how to choose the best grass type for your Utah yard.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-shade-tolerance-\"><strong>Shade Tolerance<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s your tree shade situation? Utahns might have trees that reach greater heights, or perhaps ones that will grow to provide shade. You\u2019ll need to know which lawn grasses will live in the shade and those that won\u2019t.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low <\/strong><strong>shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, buffalograss<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate <\/strong><strong>shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Tall fescue<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High <\/strong><strong>shade tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Fine fescue<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-drought-tolerance-\"><strong>Drought Tolerance<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a grass based on its drought tolerance depends on where you live. If you\u2019re in southern Utah, you\u2019ll want a grass that will survive the desert conditions, but if you\u2019re in the north of the state, you might need more precipitation for your cool-season grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low <\/strong><strong>drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Perennial ryegrass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate <\/strong><strong>drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High <\/strong><strong>drought tolerance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Fine fescue, buffalograss<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-foot-traffic-tolerance-\"><strong>Foot Traffic<\/strong><strong> Tolerance<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got kids? Or pets? Or like to play a lot of lawn games with your friends? Then you\u2019ll need to know which grasses have a low or high tolerance for this type of rush-hour swarming.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low traffic tolerance:<\/strong> Fine fescue, buffalograss<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate traffic tolerance:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High traffic tolerance:<\/strong> Perennial ryegrass<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-maintenance-needs-\"><strong>Maintenance Needs<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re skiing Utah\u2019s slopes or hiking in one of the national parks, homeowners likely need a low-maintenance grass. If the appearance of your grass takes precedence, then a high-maintenance grass will likely look a bit better but require more work.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Low maintenance<\/strong><strong> needs:<\/strong> Fine fescue, buffalograss<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderate maintenance needs:<\/strong> Perennial ryegrass, tall fescue<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High maintenance needs: <\/strong>Kentucky bluegrass<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-don%E2%80%99t-bumble-the-grass-in-the-beehive-state-\"><strong>Don\u2019t Bumble <\/strong><strong>the Grass in the Beehive State<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call a Utah <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">lawn care pro<\/a> near you if you\u2019re still unsure about which grass to plant or just don\u2019t want to do all the work of establishing and then caring for a new lawn. We have trusted lawn care pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/salt-lake-city-ut-lawn-care\">Salt Lake City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/west-jordan-ut-lawn-care\">West Jordan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/provo-ut-lawn-care\">Provo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/orem-ut-lawn-care\">Orem<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/sandy-ut-lawn-care\">Sandy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/ogden-ut-lawn-care\">Ogden<\/a>,&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/south-jordan-ut-lawn-care\">South Jordan<\/a>, and other areas around the state.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional resources:&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.unl.edu\/statewide\/gage\/Cool%20and%20Warm%20Season%20Grasses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cool and Warm Season Grasses<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/yardandgarden\/research\/turfgrass-cultivars-for-utah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turfgrass Cultivars for Utah<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pleasant_View_Utah_City_Hall.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ntsimp<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. 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