St. Augustine

Bahia Grass

Bermuda Grass

• Well adapted to Florida heat, relatively good salt and shade tolerance.

• Establishment of St. Augustine grass is only available from sod making it quick and easy to install or replace.

• Poor wear tolerance. It does not remain green during drought conditions without supplemental irrigation or during the winter months in northern Florida.

• The major insect pests are chinch bugs and grubs. Some cultivars are also susceptible to diseases such as gray leaf spot, brown patch and take-all root rot.

• Extensive rooting system makes it drought tolerant however, it has virtually no cold tolerance and will turn yellow when exposed to colder temperatures.

• Relatively few disease problems and mole crickets are the only primary insect problem.

• Forms tall, unsightly seed heads throughout the year. These seed stems are extremely tough, making it more difficult to mow than other grass species.

• Weeds encroach due to the open growth pattern of this grass and its resistance to weed control products.

• Excellent wear, salt and drought tolerance. Available in seed, sod or plugs.

• High maintenance with poor insect and disease tolerance. Several severe pest problems can affect Bermuda Grass including mole crickets, sod webworm, army worms and cut worms. Primary diseases include dollar spot and brown patch.

• Aggressive and invasive growth can quickly overrun neighboring flowerbeds and shrubs. Typically requires professional lawn care service to accommodate its high fertilization, disease and insect control requirements.