Grass is one of the most widely used plant species in gardens around the world to cover different soil surfaces and even walls.
For your garden or landscaping project it is necessary that you know what type of grass will be the ideal, and this depends on its adaptation to the climate of the region and its care.
Grass zoysia japan
It is the most used grass for gardens, but with the disadvantage that it requires constant maintenance. Its beauty depends on daily irrigation and pruning at least three times a week.
Requires annual removal of weeds and disinfection with insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to eliminate insects and fungi.
It is not recommended for public spaces or sports areas because it does not withstand abuse.
Centipede grass
It is the grass with the darker green color than the others, being very soft to the touch. It does not require rigorous maintenance. You can use it both in gardens and in public spaces, since this grass is an intermediate in quality, durability, texture and maintenance.
Grama Petate or Pennisetum clandestinum
It is the type of grass that does not require rigorous maintenance, it is very good in the sun and in the shade and spreads very easily to already sown or uncovered land. That is why you must delimit very well the lands where you want to use this type of grass, for this apply natural dividers of chopped stone, ready-mixed cement, among others.
Japanese grass
This type of grass is the most popular in public spaces where they will be subjected to extreme mistreatment every day with the footfalls of people. Its maintenance is minimal, but it requires constant irrigation systems to maintain its greenness. It is also a species that requires monthly pruning to prevent mattress areas from forming. It is recommended to plant this type of grass before the winter months, although after it is formed it is the most cold tolerant.
Grama Saint Augustine or Stenotaphrum Secundatumm
Due to its type of thick and strong leaves, it is recommended to use this type of grass in areas of extreme heat. It is also ideal for sports fields due to its resistance to abuse, and also requires little maintenance. You can sow it at any time of the year.
Artificial turf
Basically it is synthetic grass designed and used for large sports fields such as soccer, baseball, tennis and any type of field where sports activities are practiced. If you wish, you can also place it indoors.
