MARYLAND LAWN GRASS

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Recommended Grass For Maryland

Tall Fescue lawns are generally considered the most desirable lawn grass for Maryland. The newer improved turf-types perform well in the climate of Maryland. Zoysia Grass is also a good choice for Maryland, though it will be dormant (brown) during winter months.

When compared to Bluegrasses (also grown in Maryland), the Tall Fescues will persist and handle drought conditions much better. Fertilization is required to maintain a good stand of Fescue and an annual re-seeding program (in the fall if possible) is a good idea to maintain a thick dense Tall Fescue lawn.

Turf Mixtures containing Fine Fescues including Creeping Red are suggested for use in Maryland if shade is an issue. Perennial Ryegrass is often included where fast establishment is a requirement.

Online Resources For Growing Grass In Maryland

MARYLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION DOCUMENTS

Lawns in Maryland & Chesapeake Bay: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/CES/Pubs/PDF/FS702.pdf
Maryland Cooperative Extension Site: http://extension.umd.edu/

Renovation of Turf in Maryland-If your lawn is 50% or more weeds or bare areas you should consider renovation:
http://hgic.umd.edu/_media/documents/LawnRenovationHG37pfv.pdf

Weed Control:
http://hgic.umd.edu/_media/documents/hg101_004.pdf

Zoysiagrass Lawns in Maryland:
http://www.mdturfcouncil.org/edu/pdfs/TT-69.PDF

Caring for the Newly Seeded Lawn:
http://www.mdturfcouncil.org/edu/pdfs/TT-67.pdf

Perennial Weed control in Turf:

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - Turf OnLine:

Excellent site with articles on turf grass Cultivars for Maryland, Native Grasses, Weed control, Cultural Practices & more.

http://128.8.190.44/umturf/umturf.html

MARYLAND CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE

Dept of Natural Resources:

http://www.dnr.state.MD.US/

Habitat for Wildlife:

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/habitatfw.html

Climate Zone Map And Link To Grass Selection Chart For Maryland

MARYLAND CLIMATE ZONES 7 & 8 Grass Zone Selection Chart

Western area of Maryland - Zone 7
Southeastern & coastal areas of Maryland - Zone 8

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