When planning your yard and landscaping, the lawn is one of the largest and most visible features. There are a wide range of grass options from which to choose, each with benefits and drawbacks. The specific grass that’s perfect for you depends on your needs, so here are the factors to consider.

How to Select Grass for the Yard

1. Desirable Characteristics

Different grasses have various appearances and characteristics. They can range all over the color spectrum, from deep green-blue to cheerful yellowish lime. There are even some reddish and violet options.

Grass blades may be thin and flexible or thick and saw-edged, and different varieties grow at different rates. Also, some grasses tolerate traffic more effectively than others, springing back instead of wilting.

Think about the color you want, how you want the grass to feel underfoot, how much you’re going to use the lawn, and how often you want to mow.

2. Growing Conditions

While you have some control over how much water your landscaping receives and can add fertilizer as needed, other growing conditions are more challenging to change.

If trees are part of your landscaping, you need a grass that tolerates shade well. If the pH of your soil is low or high, some grasses will grow poorly, while others will thrive.

Ask your landscaping company about soil testing to see if any special conditions will affect your options.

3. Mixtures

Often, you don’t choose one species of grass; you select a mixture. Combining more than one type of seed can help the lawn stay thick and full year-round because some grasses sprout and grow early in the spring, while others get their start later in the year.

If you’re worried about growing conditions, a mixture gives you the highest chance of success, but it may not be as consistent in appearance as a lawn sown with one type of seed.

When you’ve decided what you want in a lawn, contact Rossi Landscaping in Northfield, OH, for help selecting and installing the right type of grass. Serving Summit County for over 35 years, this family-owned company has a local reputation for reliability that you can depend on. Call (330) 467-2448 to discuss your project, and visit their website to explore their services.