Grass Type Guides

Identification tips, mowing heights, watering schedules, and care calendars for every common lawn grass — organized by region and season.

Cool-Season Grasses

Thrive in spring and fall. Best in northern states (USDA Zones 3–7).

The classic northern lawn — dense, lush, and dark green.

The workhorse of the transition zone — heat-tolerant and low-maintenance.

The low-maintenance choice for shade and poor soils.

Fast-germinating and wear-tolerant — perfect for high-traffic lawns.

Thrive in summer heat. Best in southern states (USDA Zones 7–11).

The dominant warm-season grass — tough, fast-growing, and heat-loving.

Slow but dense — a luxuriously thick lawn with excellent wear tolerance.

The choice for coastal South lawns — shade-tolerant and fast-spreading.

The lazy man's grass — low input, low maintenance, and surprisingly durable.

Tough, drought-resistant, and forgiving — ideal for low-maintenance southern lawns.