For many homeowners, a lush and healthy manicured lawn is a symbol of pride and status especially when it comes to impressing the neighbors. In fact selecting and maintaining grass is just one of the many things that homeowners do to keep up appearances around their properties. If your lawn is looking a little worse for wear and you are ready to throw in the towel, the knowledgeable experts at Mickey’s LawnScapes recommend looking at the root of the problem. You may be surprised to discover that your grass growing struggles may have more to do with the type of grass that has been planted around your home or business. For the most part there are only a few species of grass that perform well and are recommended for planting in the East End of New York including Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and to a lesser degree perennial ryegrass.
Does Kentucky Bluegrass Grow Good in Long Island, NY?
This is the crème de la crème of lawn turf grass. With the professional care and maintenance Kentucky bluegrass is renowned for its fine textured and lasting turf. One of the many benefits of Kentucky bluegrass is its ability to produce rhizomes, a type of underground stems which allow the grass to multiply and recuperate to quickly fill in areas of the lawn that may be lacking. Other benefits include the grasses ability to withstand a variety of temperatures and levels of moisture; however it may become dormant during drier temperatures which can cause your lawn to begin to lose color. If you desire lush green grass year round then experts at Mickey’s LawnScapes recommend lawn irrigation to keep your lawn at optimal performance levels throughout the year. Kentucky bluegrass responds best to moist soil that is well drained and is neither too acid nor alkaline, planted in full sun to partial shade with regular applications of fertilizer. If you have an area of yard that has moderate to heavy shade don’t despair, Kentucky bluegrass can be mixed with other grass varieties to achieve beautiful results, in fact Kentucky bluegrass is often used in athletic fields due to its thick springy texture and lush vibrant color.
Should I Plant Tall Fescue Grass Seed in the East End of New York?
Tall fescue is a low maintenance grass that has a coarse texture when compared to Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. One of the benefits of tall fescue is its ability to perform well under lower maintenance levels while also being tolerant of insects and disease. The species germinates quickly and when mature has excellent tolerance to drought conditions, remaining green throughout the summer months without the use of supplemental irrigation systems. There are a variety of commercialized varieties available that are less coarse with a darker green color. All varieties of tall fescue are renowned for their rapid growth during spring and summer and as such make an excellent choice for lawns and play areas along with parks and other community areas.
Does Perennial Ryegrass Make a Good Lawn?
Just like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass is also a fine textured species which develops into a beautifully lush green lawn with professional care and maintenance. One of the benefits of perennial ryegrass is its rapid seed germination and cluster growth pattern which allows the grass to become full and dense. For best performance, soil should be well-drained and of medium to high fertility. Maintenance and care is similar to Kentucky bluegrass although perennial ryegrass is superior in terms of drought tolerance. Some commercialized varieties of ryegrass have improved tolerance to cooler temperatures and more resistant to disease than some of the more common varieties.
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