Best Grass Types for Lawncare in Novi

Who doesn't love to have a great looking lawn? Having great lawncare services is only part of the battle. Selecting the right grass type is crucial for maintaining a beautiful, healthy lawn in the Novi, MI area. With its humid summers and cold winters, we have a difficult climate to work with. Additionally, with our soil conditions (lots of clay), lawns in our area requires grass types that can withstand both cold winters and warm summers. We've compiled an in-depth look at various grass types that thrive in the Novi area, helping you make an informed decision for your lawn.

Kentucky Bluegrass

Kentucky Bluegrass is the most popular choice for Novi lawns (and Colin's Lawncare's choice grass) due to its rich color and soft texture. It forms a dense, lush lawn that is both attractive and durable. It's able to withstand our harsh winters and quickly recovers from damage and wear. It prefers to be in the sun, but can tolerate light shade. It's vibrant color and texture make it a great choice for your lawn.

The best time to plant Kentucky Bluegrass is early fall, between late-August to mid-October, or springtime (up until May). This is because of it's cold weather tolerance. Ensure you water your grass at least 3 times per week in the summer, and at least twice a week if it's between 50-60 degrees.

Perennial Ryegrass

This grass type is known for its rapid germination and establishment. It's often used in seed mixes for overseeding and repairing lawns. The ryegrass is nice because it germinates quickly, and will cover your lawn quickly. It's also known for it's wear resistance: it's durable and can deal with lot's of foot traffic. It's a deep green grass.

On the downside, it can develop certain lawn diseases if it's not properly taken care of. It prefers sunny conditions but can deal with partial shade.

We recommend this grass for lawns that needs grass grown quickly and have good drainage. Especially for the clay that is prevalent in Novi, draining out the water for the ryegrass is essential.

Fine Fescues

Fine fescues, including creeping red fescue, chewings fescue, and hard fescue, are great choices for shaded areas and low-maintenance lawns. If you have a lawn that is typically covered by shade, this is the grass for you. It also requires less frequent mowing and fertilization, making it ideal for those seeking easy lawncare in Novi.

Fescues tend to tolerate dry conditions better than the other grass types we've discussed, but only if it's in a shaded area. The grass tends to take longer to establish than other grasses, so it will take longer to develop.

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Take this information and pick the grass type that best fits your needs. Whether you prefer to manage your lawn yourself or hire a professional service, these grasses will help you achieve the lawn you're looking for. Reach out to us for a free estimate if you need help with any of your lawncare needs in Novi.