What is Bahia grass?
Increasingly popular with homeowners, Bahia grass has fewer pest problems than other Florida lawn grasses. It is very durable and withstands moderate traffic. It needs little watering and performs well in shady areas. The sod placed on your lawn may look slightly brown and dry when first put down. However, Bahia grass grows into a thick turf that fends off weeds. As it starts to grow, Bahia develops an extensive root system which makes it one of the most drought tolerant lawn grasses. It normally goes semi-dormant in the winter. What is St. Augustine grass? Although it requires frequent watering, St. Augustine grass produces a dark to blue-green dense turf that is well adapted to most soils in Florida. It works well in hot climates and starts growing from sod quickly and easily. It can tolerate some shade and has large flat stems and broad coarse leaves. It is highly competitive against weeds, usually smothering them. It does well under salt stress and in moderate shade. What factors d
