Kansas City Sod –
Briggs Brothers Turf Farm…
Kansas City Sod –
Choosing the Right Type for Your Yard:
Kansas City is
known as being part of the transition region in the United States. Our
area presents special challenges for all lawn grasses.
Different climate zones – cool, warm, humid & drought – all come
together in our region.
Winters are too cold for warm season grasses to survive and summers are
too hot for cool season types.
A lawn is an
investment, so be sure to think about what you desire from your yard
before purchasing grass.
Kentucky
Bluegrass:
Of all the
bluegrass species, Kentucky Bluegrass is by the far the most preferred
and widely used. Bluegrass is a fine blade grass that is a bluish green
in color. It is a dense, colorful, cool-season grass that is perfect for
a yard that is played in often. However, as with any species of grass,
there are pros and cons of Kentucky Bluegrass, and it is important to
consider these factors before purchasing a yard’s worth of sod.
Kentucky Bluegrass - The PRO’s: Beauty
The most obvious
pro of Kentucky Bluegrass is its beauty. It has excellent color and a
pleasant texture. Kentucky Bluegrass blades are thin with rounded tips
like the bow of a boat, making them soft to the touch. Additionally,
because this type of grass is quite dense, it can handle a great deal of
activity. For this reason, many types of athletic fields use Kentucky
Bluegrass. So even if the kids spend all day playing in the yard, the
lawn won’t get torn up.
Kentucky
Bluegrass - The PRO’s:
Ability to Spread
Another positive
attribute of Kentucky Bluegrass is its ability to spread, which it does
through the production of rhizomes. This grass multiplies quickly, which
helps keep your lawn looking full. This is particularly helpful when you
plant Kentucky Bluegrass as sod. It has a knack for maintaining density,
healing after damage, and withstanding cool weather.
Kentucky
Bluegrass - The CON’s:
Shallow Root System
The main downside
to Kentucky Bluegrass stems from its shallow root system, which lacks
depth when compared to most other types of grass. As a result, it uses a
lot of water. Without plenty of rainfall, this type of grass requires a
proper irrigation system to stay looking nice. It reacts quickly to
water shortages. So although it is likely to go dormant faster than many
other types of grass, on the plus side, it will make a speedy recovery
when conditions improve.
Kentucky
Bluegrass - The CON’s: Lack
of Shade Tolerance
Another con of
Kentucky Bluegrass is its lack of tolerance for shade. Without proper
exposure to sunlight, it will likely thin out or die.
IS BLUEGRASS SOD
THE BEST GRASS FOR YOUR YARD OR PROJECT?
At Briggs
Brothers Sod Farm, we can help you choose the right grass for your yard
or project. To get started
with any sodding project, please give us a call at 913-681-2500. We look
forward to hearing from you!
Phone: 913 - 681 - 2500