Kentucky Bluegrass Is Not Our Parker Sprinkler Team's #1 Choice

Our Parker Sprinkler Reapir team Suggests Using Buffalo Gras Instead of Kentucky Bluegrass Our Parker sprinkler repair techs don't want you to fall into the belief that there is only one choice in turf grass. All grasses are not created equal and what does well in a lawn in the middle of Kentucky is surely not the best choice for the higher elevations here around Parker, Colorado. If you are not required by your subdivision or home owners association to have Kentucky Bluegrass, there are several native choices that are much easier, and more economical, to maintain.

Buffalo grass is one of the most common alternative choices offered by landscaping companies. While it does well at lower elevations, at the areas around Denver aren't the best place for it to establish. If you have poor soil, especially clay, this may be a good bet for you. It doesn't require much water and very rarely has to be mowed. The major disadvantage of this grass is that it only maintains a green color between May and October. It also needs full sunlight and readily gives way to weeds in high traffic or shaded areas. For these reasons, you may want to keep shopping around for other species.

If You Like Fescue, Amend Your Soil

Fescue Is A Great Alternative Lawn Choice in Parker Colorado

Tall and fine fescue are great choices for areas that have loose soil. Fescue develops deep roots that make it far more drought tolerant than bluegrass. It also tolerates shade well, has very few pest, insect or disease problems, and doesn't develop thatch. On top of that, fescue requires less fertilizer than most other grasses and does well in heavy traffic areas. Be warned though, if you have clay soil, fescue will not grow well and will quickly die out. It also requires a very sharp mower blade to keep the cuts crisp and clean, otherwise you'll end up with a ragged looking lawn after every cut.

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SOMETHING OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE

Our Sprinkler Repair Team Installs Blue Grama Seed Blue Grama, the state grass of Colorado, is considered a warm season grass. This means it will only green up between May and October. During the rest of the year it maintains a straw color. It doesn't need fertilizer, nor does it grow fast so it doesn't require frequent mowing. It is an attractive grass that does best in low traffic, non shaded areas. While it is mainly used as part of a turf grass mix, it can also be used as a mounding specimen plant that will reach a height of about 15 inches and produce beautiful seed sprigs in the mid to late summer.

To learn more about which native grasses may be right for your lawn, call our Parker sprinkler repair team today. We're always on hand to answer your questions, and we're always here to fix your sprinklers. Call us any time for truly exceptional service.