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2. Bent Grass is a fine-textured turf that is most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest and Northwestern areas of Canada. It is most found in areas with a great amount of rainfall and cool weather. The most common use of Bent Grass is golf-course fairways and greens. They are characterized by their long creeping stems which grow over the surface of the soil. The joints of these stems take root very easily, to form the thick, velvety turf for which bent grass is famous.

4. - Colonial bent grass has been found in the United States since the colonial days. This variety was brought from Europe to reproduce the fine lawns of their homeland. Colonial Bentgrass is the tallest of the three bents and has a very fine texture. Some newer varieties have improved color and are hardier and have better disease resistance than the original strain. Colonial bent grass is the strongest of the bents in resistance to wear and temperatures that extend into the transitional area. Colonial bent grass is grown easily from seed by planting at the rate of ½ pound to 1 pound per 1000 square feet and 25- 45 pounds pre acre. Colonial bent grass is adapted to the cooler, moist areas or the northern United States and the upper shores of the Pacific and the Atlantic coastlines. Fertilization for regular lawn use will be medium. Establishment time for colonial bent grass is slow.

5. Creeping bent grass is used mostly in lawns, golf courses, athletic fields for the creeping, dense growth and beautiful color with short mowing capabilities. It is used mostly on golf putting greens because of the denseness and mowing qualities. The color ranges from olive green to a very light green. Varieties have been developed for better hardiness, heat tolerance, salt tolerance, wear-ability and better re-growth in higher traffic areas. Creeping bent grass forms faster than Colonial and is adapted to the fertile, low acidic, and well drained soils. It is sometimes used in the overseeding of the grasses like Bermuda in the transitional area on golf courses. Creeping bent grass can be grown from seed or vegetative propagation. The two most well known seeded varieties are Seaside and Penncross. Some of the other vegetative varieties are Washington, Pennlu, Toronto, and Arlington. Fertilization requirements are generally medium.Penncross

6. Velvet bent grass has the finest texture of all the bent grasses and is also one of the oldest grasses which is used for lawns and golf courses in Europe and was brought to the US for use on the earlier putting greens because of the texture and ability to be clipped closely. Velvet does not grow very well in the transition area and is used mainly in the far upper northern area of the US in the coastal areas, which are known for there moist, cool climates and more fertile soils. It grows more like the colonial version just a little shorter. Velvet bent grass is lighter in color than colonial and creeping varieties. Establishment time is dependent upon the variety which is chosen. Fertilization requirements range from medium to high with regard to the usage of the turf. Water requirements are high in the dryer areas. Velvet bent grass cannot tolerate the warm, dry areas and needs lots of moisture. Fertilization requirements can be high depending upon the usage and wear, and mowing schedules.

7. -It tends to produce thatch thereby requiring frequent aerating and dethatching. -Requires frequent watering due to its shallow root system. -Has moderate durability. -Susceptible to diseases and pests. -It is fairly drought tolerant. -It requires less fertilization. -Likes sunlight and is moderately tolerant to shade. -Looks attractive if maintained correctly.

8. 25lb Penncross Bent Grass Price: $189.00 5lb Penncross Bent Grass/ coated seed Price: $48.00 50lbs Highland bent grass seed. Price: $133.00 25lb. Variety A-4 Bent grass Price: $315.00

9. 1/2 to 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 25 lbs. will plant 12,500 to 50,000 sq. ft.

10. Short and frequent clipping is necessary to produce a good bent turf. The height at which regular mowings should be made differs between 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches, depending on, the location and the strain of bent grass used. In some areas daily cutting is necessary during the early growing season; however., in the greater part of the season and in most sections, mowing every 3 to 4 days is sufficient. Any mower that is sharp and can be set low enough will do a good job of clipping; however, a special "putting greens" mower that is geared smoother, has more blades, and can be set lower will do the best job of cutting bent lawns.

11. Bent grasses are subject to about 50 odd fungus diseases, such as Brown Patch, Snow Mold, and Dollar Spot. These fungus diseases occur more often and are of more serious consequences in areas with seasons of hot, humid weather. Close clipping allows air to move freely through the vegetation and will therefore reduce the hazard of fungus. The disease-resistant ability of bent grasses is affected by the balance and availability of plant food nutrients. A healthy, well-fed turf will resist many fungus diseases. Preventive protection, by often spraying with a good fungicide, is often the most effective as well as the surest way to maintain disease control.