Recommendations for the Best Types of Garden Grass
If you want to make a garden, of course it won’t be complete without grass, right? In fact, this grass is one of the characteristics of the park. The grass that we will discuss this time is small grass that is usually planted along garden areas. This grass will make the garden look greener, neater and also beautiful to look at.
#1. Japanese grass (Zoysia japonica)
Japanese grass is a type of grass that is popular in Indonesia. It has a soft texture, dark green, and is resistant to hot weather conditions. Japanese grass also has good resistance to crowding and can grow well in areas that are frequently traversed. So, if the garden area is often stepped on, using Japanese grass might be the right choice.
#2. Bermuda grass (Cynodon spp.)
Bermuda grass is one of the most commonly used types of grass in Indonesia. It has a fast growth rate, good resistance to hot weather, and is tolerant of human activity. Bermuda grass also has the ability to regenerate quickly, so you don’t need to worry that the grass will quickly become “bare”. Oh yes, this grass is not suitable for planting in areas with cold climates.
#3. Golf Grass (Paspalum vaginatum)
Golf grass is often used on golf courses, but can also be used in gardens or home gardens. It has wide, dark green leaves, and is resistant to dry conditions. Golf grass also has good resistance to human activity.
#4. St. Patrick’s Grass Augustine (Stenotaphrum secundatum)
St. Patrick’s Grass Augustine has wide, dark green leaves and grows quickly. It is suitable for shady areas that are rarely exposed to sunlight because it can survive well in limited sunlight. This grass is also resistant to crowding and grows well in fertile soil.
#5. Manila grass (Axonopus compressus)
Just like St. John’s Grass Augustine, Manila Grass can also live well under minimal sunlight. This grass has a soft texture, dark green color, and shiny leaves. Manila grass is also a type of high quality grass, and is often the main choice for sports fields because of its excellent elasticity and resistance to footing according to sharplawnky.
Oh yes, if you decide to use this type of garden grass, make sure you take good care of it because this grass needs extra care.
#6. Paspalum Grass (Paspalum conjugatum)
Paspalum grass is a type of grass that is resistant to dry conditions and grows well in areas with limited water supplies. It has a rough texture, dark green color, and wide leaves.
#7. Cenchrus Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus)
Cenchrus grass is a type of grass that is resistant to dry conditions and can grow quickly. It has a rough texture, bright green color, and good resistance even when stepped on frequently.