What is the best species of turfgrass to grow where I live?
Turfgrasses are divided up into cool season or warm season grasses. The cool season grasses grow well in the cooler regions of the northern United States and grow best in temperatures from 65 deg. F. to 75 deg. F. Warm season grasses are adapted to the warm and humid climates of the southern United States, growing best at temperatures between 80 deg. F. and 95 deg. F. There is a transition zone where both cool season and warm season grasses can co-exist. To determine the type of turfgrass that will thrive where you live refer to the U.S. National Arboretum website.