This is your year to grow a great lawn

Many different factors come to mind when selecting the best turfgrass for a particular location. It would be easy to say that people should plant the kind of turf they like the best; however, that might not be the type that is adapted for the area. Some turfgrass will not tolerate high pH soil, and others will not tolerate cold winters. A turfgrass that grows fast may be less expensive to establish but might need to be mowed more often. Some turf may need to be mowed every five days on average during the growing season, as compared to others needing to be mowed every 10 days. Knowing the extra time, as well as wear and tear on a lawn mower, may make the price of establishment less important. 

How the turf will be used is a big factor on selection. High use areas, such as playgrounds or athletic fields, need turf that will recover from wear as fast as possible. How much sun a turfgrass receives also is extremely important in the selection process. The grasses commonly used for turf prefer full sun, but some are more tolerant of a little shade than others.