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Spreads by fast-growing surface runners during warm periods. Becomes brown and dormant from first frost until late spring. Not recommended...

Good in moderate shade and infertile soil. Has few insect or disease problems. A good lawn for hot...

Good for shady areas. Has finer blades than Kentucky bluegrass. Usually the dominant seed found in mixes for shade. Red fescue is well...

Sold in packages or in bulk. Planting times and growing instructions will vary by plant. Read package instructions...

Forms a good sod when grown alone and thrives when included in a mixture. Slow to germinate and become established. Does not tolerate dense...

Fast-growing seed, frequently used by itself or in mixtures. Available as an annual or perennial. The annual quickly germinates for temporary...

Recommended for Florida and Gulf Coast areas. A coarse, tough grass that requires a power mower but little other...

Sold in packages or in bulk. Planting times and growing instructions will vary by plant. Read package instructions...

Planted by plugs. Adapted to sunny areas in warmer parts of the Midwest. Surface runners make a dense mat, which reduces weeds and...

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