Many homeowners dream of a lush, green lawn, but quickly find out that getting that picture-perfect lawn takes a lot of work. First, once you’ve chosen — or identified you have — one of the best grass types for Oklahoma City, then you need to know how to care for your lawn’s specific needs.
And that’s where LawnStarter can help. These are the best grass types for Oklahoma City and we’ve noted the care needed, ideal conditions, and mowing height for each.
Bermudagrass
Bermudagrass has relatively simple needs for care and maintenance. It is tolerant of heat and droughts, and it is resistant to insects and lawn diseases. The grass also recovers quickly from heavy rain.
- Care: During peak growth, mow once or twice a week. Water regularly, as Bermudagrass needs 1 to 1.5 inches of water a week.
- Conditions: Bermudagrass is a tough warm-season grass that does well in the spring and summer in much of the U.S. It grows well with full sun and good drainage in the soil.
- Mowing height: 1 to 1.5 inches
Grass Seed Options:
– Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot (5 lb. bag)
– Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix (8.75-lb. bag)
– Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass (10-lb. bag)
– Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass (50-lb. bag)
Guymon Bermudagrass
This type of Bermudagrass is a warm-season creeping grass that is adaptable to many different soil types. In addition, Guymon Bermudagrass has extra winter hardiness, surviving later in the year when the weather cools off compared to other Bermudagrasses.
- Care: Mow once or twice a week to the desired height. Water regularly to about 1.5 inches of water weekly.
- Conditions: Guymon Bermudagrass grows well in full sun and good drainage.
- Mowing height: 1 to 1.5 inches
Sunturf grass
Sunturf grass is another type of Bermudagrass that is optimized for home lawns, featuring a dark green color and fine texture.
- Care: Mowing will depend on how quickly the grass is growing, but probably once or twice a week to maintain the one-third mowing rule. Water once or twice a week so the soil remains moist.
- Conditions: Sunturf grass does best with full sun, well draining soils, and slightly acidic soil.
- Mowing height: 1.5 to 2 inches
Buffalograss
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Buffalograss is a native turfgrass that is drought- and heat-tolerant. As a warm-season grass, it will grow in the spring and summer with a fine texture and blue-green color. It does best in low use areas.
- Care: Mow weekly and water regularly at about an inch of water each week. Fertilization is only necessary if the soil lacks nutrients, so use nitrogen if your soil test shows low levels.
- Conditions: Buffalograss thrives best in low rainfall areas (under 30 inches a year) with a lot of sun exposure.
- Mowing height: 2 to 3 inches
Grass Seed Options:
– Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds (1 lb. of seeds)
– Buffalograss seed (primed) (5-lb. bag)
Zoysiagrass
Zoysiagrass is a popular pick for people who want something that handles heat, drought, and a lot of foot traffic. It can grow into a dense lawn when properly cared for.
- Care: Apply just an inch of water a week. Mow regularly, but it may not be needed often as Zoysiagrass grows slowly. Fertilize as needed according to soil test results. (See When to Fertilize Zoysiagrass.)
- Conditions: Zoysia does well in the transition zone, where the weather is often too challenging for other grasses. Slightly shade tolerant, Zoysiagrass likes the sun and is hea-, drought- and cold-tolerant, making it an easy choice for a lot of homeowners.
- Mowing height: 1 to 1.5 inches
Grass Plug and Seed Options:
– Zoysia Plugs (50 Large Grass Plugs)
– Zoysia Plugs (50 Full & Lush Grass Plugs)
– Zoysia Plugs (100 Plugs)
– Zenith Zoysia Grass Seeds (1/8 lb. of seeds)
Need help preparing your lawn? Visit our Oklahoma City lawn care page to get in touch with a professional! In addition to Oklahoma City, we provide lawn care services to other Oklahoma cities, including Tulsa.
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