By Nolan Fraize


San Diego is famous for its inviting weather condition and mild local weather. In San Diego, you'll be able to decide on a variety of Bermuda grass as well as the conventional Fescue or Bluegrass. Ryegrass is usually an option but it is customarily used when over-seeding in the winter time when Bermuda goes inactive. But, how can you tell which kind of sod will be ideal? A lot of that decision depends on preference. This article will help you become familiar with the diverse types of sod you can get in the San Diego area so that you are able to make a well-informed decision determination.

Bermuda grass came from Africa and Asia then got to America via Bermuda and so the name Bermuda grass. Bermuda grass offers deep roots. The roots can expand as strong as 6 feet! The optimal temperature for its growth is 59-99 degrees Fahrenheit. In the Winter, this grass becomes dormant but when temperature ranges go up, it swiftly regrows. It does very best in complete direct sun light. It struggles to grow in full shade. This makes Bermuda the ideal warm weather sod for San Diego. If you intend to keep an earth-friendly lawn all year long, you will need to over-seed with rye grass in the winter. It is a simple procedure and requires about 2 weeks for the winter lawn to grow. Bermuda is the best for substantial traffic lawn and sports fields.

In San Diego, there a selection of varieties of bermuda grass that can be purchased. A number of common options are Tifway, Tifgreen and St. Augustine. Tifway has various common functions and is good for home use. Tifway is dark green and have a medium blade that is soft and durable. It can be used on golf fairways and sport fields. Tifgreen, in contrast, is lighter in color and is perfect for putting greens. There is slightly more servicing required to keep it in putting green condition. St. Augustine's bermuda grass has a fuller blade and does well in both sun and shade. One drawback to St. Augstine is that you are not able to over-seed it in the Winter.

Tall fescue grass is not as sturdy as Bermuda because it also has a deeper root system which enables it to handle cooler weather. Tall fescue develops to 3-4 feet if left while bermuda doesn't get very high. It remains around 2 inches long. If you need to make a choice from the two forms of sod, consider the high and low temperatures in your area and also the shade. If you reside where it's very sunny and heated, opt for bermuda. In any other case, fescue might be your option.

In California, one of the most popular Fescue sod is a 90/10 blend with bluegrass. This blend makes it possible for the grass to mend itself from minor problems and it offers a dark green color year round. Again, both fescue and bermuda are recommended for the San Diego region. The advantage to the 90/10 is that it stays green year round. Where as the different varieties of bermuda grass may offer the color and look that you want. You just need to figure out what are the most important qualities for your landscaping.




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