1. Turfgrass Identification

2. Objectives
Identify common varieties of turfgrass grown in Utah

3. Turfgrass is beneficial in a landscape because….
Provides area for outdoor activities
Adds to the overall design aesthetic
Why else?

4. Selecting Turfgrass
The first step in creating a beautiful lawn is to select the right species
As with other plants, different species have different light, watering, and soil requirements

5. 3 Most Common Turfgrasses for Utah
Kentucky Bluegrass
Tall Fescue
Perennial Ryegrass

6. Kentucky Bluegrass Handles a lot of foot traffic
Great for full sun or part shade
Recovers well from damage
Nice, fine texture

7. Handles foot traffic well
Tall Fescue
Drought tolerant
Shade tolerant
Handles foot traffic well

8. Perennial Ryegrass Establishes quickly which can help prevent weeds
High foot traffic tolerance
Prefers full sun
Higher maintenance

9. Drought Tolerant Turfgrass
More water wise grasses are available
Water wise= less irrigation
Generally don’t have the same “velvety green” appearance that most home owners like

10. Drought Tolerant Grasses
Buffalo grass
Blue grama
They are warm season grasses
They will only be green for 3-4 moths of the year
Most require higher mowing heights