Throughout Ontario you may find various species of grass. Some have certain characteristics, but most of the ones we will cover are cool-season grass. It is important to know the type of grass that makes up your lawn so you can create the perfect lawn care routine. By knowing the species of grass that is present in your lawn, you can get the right fertilizers & know the right watering schedule. In this article, we will also recommend only the great reviewed products for you to consider, this might save you time looking for a good quality product.
See Also: Why A Watering Schedule Is Important For Any Lawn Care Plan
Bentgrass
Commonly found in golf courses located throughout Newmarket, Aurora & Richmond Hill, the Bentgrass species has special characteristics that make it suitable for these courses. It can be mowed to a very low height and still thrive. With the Bentgrass species, you will need to water frequently to provide it with enough nutrients to grow.
Fine Fescue
This species might be a little more common than Bentgrass, but can still be found in parts of Northern Ontario. It has a sort of greyish-green color to it and tends to grow aggressively. The Fine Fescue species can tolerate shaded areas, but cannot survive dry and hot conditions. This type of grass might be common in shaded areas across Toronto & Scarborough- Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed Mix, 7 Pounds
Kentucky Bluegrass
The Kentucky Bluegrass species is a popular choice for sod farms and sodding. Sod suppliers prefer this species because it grows very aggressively and is perfect for new lawn replacements. Most new lawns are likely to have the Kentucky Bluegrass species if they have recently installed sodding. It has a noticeable dark green color and a very soft texture. You can seed or overseed your lawn with Kentucky Bluegrass seeds and you won’t regret it here is one product that you can try for only $132 and can cover up to about 4700 sqft- Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Kentucky Bluegrass Mix – 7 lb., Use in Full Sun, Light Shade, Fine Bladed Texture, and Medium Drought Resistance.
Tall Fescue
This species is more of a hybrid species. It can tolerate both cooler climates, as well as, much hotter temperatures. This type of grass is very common in athletic fields such as soccer & baseball fields. Its ability to withstand heavy foot traffic & use is why it is preferred by these athletic facilities. If you’re planning on maintaining the Tall Fescue species, it is advised to have a frequent watering schedule in your lawn care agenda.
- Scotts Seed Tall Fescue Lawns 10 LB
If you are planning on seeding or overseeding yourself, you might also need the followings:
- Scotts Green Max Lawn Food 5,000 sq. ft.
- Top Soil
- Garant EXFLR24 Pro Series 24-Steel Tine Springback Lawn Rake
- Finally here are the instructions of how to complete it: How To Overseed & Fertilize Your Lawn
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