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If you want to add an instant vibrant green to your landscaping without the extra effort of growing grass seed, sod is the perfect solution. This material is fully-grown grass nurtured on a farm and then cut into strips and rolled for easy transportation and installation. There are several popular types to choose from, so learn more about the most common ones to help you select the right style.

What Are the Different Types of Sod?

1. Tall Fescue

Tall fescue is a deep-rooted, cool-season grass well-suited to cooler temperatures. Its extensive root structure and dense growth help it resist dry conditions and droughts well, although its tendency to clump means it may need annual reseeding. Tall fescue is also tough for weeds and insects to kill or outgrow, offering excellent resistance to unwanted yard invaders.

2. Fine Fescue

Fine fescue is a terrific choice for simple, low-maintenance landscaping. This variety has exceptional cold and shade tolerance, making it tough and resilient during cold snaps and overcast days. It also adapts comfortably to lower quality soil with higher sand and salt contents, so it can add beautiful, lively color to any lawn with minimal fuss.

3. Kentucky Bluegrass

landscapingKentucky Bluegrass is one of the most popular grasses for landscaping throughout the United States for its deep blue-green coloring and medium-fine to fine blades. This grass can heal itself from daily wear and tear and has excellent disease resistance, making it one of the tougher varieties available as sod.

4. Texas Bluegrass

This sod combines the rich texture and color of the Kentucky variety and its ability to resist cool temperatures as a perennial. It’s typically planted with fine fescues as a blend, doing well in shady areas where warm-weather grasses may struggle.

5. Buffalo Grass

Buffalo grass is native to the Great Plains, where it thrives in warm weather and throughout dry weeks. While it’s resistant to insects, it might not stand up well to play and heavy foot traffic, so it’s best suited to areas that aren’t in frequent use.

 

Whether you need new sod installation or complete landscape design, contact Oasis Landscapes & Irrigation in Columbia, MO. Since 1989, this team has helped residential and commercial clients design the outdoor spaces of their dreams. From tree and shrub planting and pruning to hardscape and lighting installations, they can handle it all. Visit them online to learn more about their landscaping services, or call (573) 446-0858 to discuss your needs with a member of their team.

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