{"id":2545,"date":"2017-08-15T12:15:48","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T16:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutmpswr.wpengine.com\/?p=2545"},"modified":"2022-12-06T00:49:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T00:49:25","slug":"which-type-of-grass-is-best-for-my-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/blog\/which-type-of-grass-is-best-for-my-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Type of Grass is Best for My Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lawn & Order: The Usual Suspects for a Green Lawn\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

When we take a look at our lawns, what are we actually looking at? There are many varieties of grasses out there, but only some are suited for our environment and variable weather.<\/p>\n

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Which Grass is Greener?<\/h3>\n

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\nTypically, in our region, Kentucky Bluegrass<\/em><\/strong> is the dominant species and by far the most popularly used variety of turf. It is probably the best type of grass (especially when mixed with some perennial rye and fescue) for our diverse climate, with our distinct seasons, however, it is not without a few drawbacks as well.<\/p>\n

Perennial rye is a common grass in Ontario. It germinates quickly (7 days), is disease-resistant, and is a deep green colour. All across the world, it can be found on lawns, sports fields, and golf courses.<\/p>\n

While bluegrass thrives in cool weather and will tolerate very cold winters, it is not very drought resistant and doesn\u2019t grow well in the shade. In other words, it must be watered regularly<\/a> in hot, dry weather or it will go dormant and is slow to recover (\u201cgreen-up\u201d) after moisture returns. \u00a0Overall, the best garden turf will be a blend of Kentucky Bluegrass, <\/strong><\/em>ryegrass, and fescue grasses in Ontario, but what are the other options out there?<\/p>\n

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Types of Grass<\/h3>\n