TURFGRASS VARIETIES

Common Turfgrasses
Proper recognition and identification of turfgrass species is a critical skill that turfgrass managers must possess and continually improve upon. Turfgrass management uses cultural systems and pesticides that depend on the turf, pest and environmental conditions.

Grass Selection
Selecting the right grass for your home is foundational. The choices for most Texas homeowners are limited to St Augustine, Bermuda, Buffalo, Centipede, Tall Fescue, and Zoysiagrasses.

Performance of Bermudagrass in Texas (pdf)
1992-97 results of bermudagrass variety test at Bryan, Texas.

Tall Fescues Hold Their Ground (pdf)
Of all the cool-season turfgrasses, tall fescue is rated highest for heat, drought and wear tolerance.
Author: James A. McAfee
Submitted 09/1977

Turfgrasses for Texas Lawns
Texas has a wide range of environmental conditions - from semi-arid wester regions to high rainfall regions of east Texas, and from temperate climates in the Texas Panhandle to sub-tropical regions in south Texas.