Summary

Tennessee turfgrass guides comparing warm- and cool-season lawn options. Covers how bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and zoysiagrass grow and spread, their sun, soil, fertility, and thatch needs, winter dormancy and cold limits, and common pests, diseases, and weeds. Also explains Kentucky bluegrass, rough bluegrass, heat-tolerant hybrids, and fescues, highlighting where they perform best and key challenges like shade, drought, traffic, and establishment speed. Variety and cultivar comparisons help match grass types to sites and maintenance goals.