Wednesday, May 15, 2019 / by Anne Rose
6 Tips for a Luscious North Carolina Lawn
Every day it catches your eye — that brilliant green yard in front of your neighbor’s home.
Beautiful lawns benefit the environment, increase curb appeal, and even have been shown to improve wellness and reduce stress.
So get busy and use these six tips to create your own luscious lawn.
Tip No. 1: Plant the Right Grass for Your Region
North Carolina consists of three regions: Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Where you live is a significant factor in deciding what type of grass to plant.
The Mountain region, which encompasses the city of Asheville, is on the westernmost part of the state. Here, grasses suited for cool seasons fare the best. These grasses grow rapidly in the spring and fall and less actively in the summer. Tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass are cool-season grasses that flourish in cooler climates and stay fairly green during the fall.
The Piedmont region, which includes Charlotte and Raleigh (though Raleigh is on ...
Beautiful lawns benefit the environment, increase curb appeal, and even have been shown to improve wellness and reduce stress.
So get busy and use these six tips to create your own luscious lawn.
Tip No. 1: Plant the Right Grass for Your Region
North Carolina consists of three regions: Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Where you live is a significant factor in deciding what type of grass to plant.
The Mountain region, which encompasses the city of Asheville, is on the westernmost part of the state. Here, grasses suited for cool seasons fare the best. These grasses grow rapidly in the spring and fall and less actively in the summer. Tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass are cool-season grasses that flourish in cooler climates and stay fairly green during the fall.
The Piedmont region, which includes Charlotte and Raleigh (though Raleigh is on ...
