# 10 popular types of grasses to plant in all season

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- Published: 2018-04-22T22:52:46-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Grass is a popular pick for well-maintained gardens. In fact, you’ll often see them
in both rural and urban landscapes. But, what makes some types of grass such a good
choice? Well, grass is low-maintenance and fairly cheap compared to other plants.
They also come with a lot of benefits.

Probably the most important use of grass is to the environment. Like any other plant,
various types grass can improve the air quality we breathe. It purifies the air 
and filters dust and other pollutants. On top of that, it can prevent soil erosion
and give us quality water thanks to its root system.

Grass can also reduce noise pollution. It acts as a blanket that absorbs and deflects
noise. The same goes for glare and light.

Grass tones down environmental heating. As we’ll, that’s why sports fields and recreational
areas often have well-maintained grass. Furthermore, Aside from helping athletes
cool down, grass also acts as a buffer. That buffer reduces the fall impact when
athletes or kids playing.

However, not all [types of grass](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/environmental-and-transportation-stakeholders-petition-public-service-commission-for-more-electric-vehicle-infrastructure/)
are equal. Some grass types need more maintenance while others must specific soil
types. As well, there are types of grass which flourish under the full shade of 
the sun. On the other hand, there are grass types which grow well even in shady 
areas.

Another important factor to consider when picking which grass seed is the season.
For example, Bermuda and centipede grasses are best planted during late spring. 
Also, Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue get planted come fall.

To help you get started, here’s a short infographic that will tell you the best 
grass types to plant during the warm and cool seasons. It will also let you know
which soil types and mowing height work best for these grass types.

Via: [https://agreenhand.com/how-to-grow-grass-fast/](https://agreenhand.com/lawn-care-guide/)
[⌊Types of grass Grass is a popular pick for well maintained gardens In fact youll often see them in both rural and urban landscapes But what makes grass such a good choice Well grass is low maintenance and fairly cheap compared to other plants They also come with a lot of benefits Finally the most important use of grass is to the environment Like any other plant grass can improve the quality of the air we breathe It purifies the air and filters dust Lets no forget other pollutants It can also prevent soil erosion and provide us quality water thanks to its root system Various types of grass can also reduce noise pollution by acting as a blanket that absorbs and deflects noise The same goes for glare and light⌉](https://agreenhand.com/lawn-care-guide/)

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