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Recommended Grass For Oklahoma Lawns

OKLAHOMA LAWNS:
There are wide seasonal differences in climate in Oklahoma which make choosing a grass species more difficult. Most soils in Oklahoma require lime to improve the pH for best growth. Bermudagrass is the most popular of species planted for lawns. In the Western and panhandle areas, Buffalograss is your best choice due to the lower annual rainfall amounts.

Turf Grasses for Oklahoma:

Choose a turfgrass for planting in Oklahoma based on the environmental planting of your site and the personal preferences of the turf variety. Shade, water needs, soil conditions (poor or adequate) should all be considered in choosing a turfgrass for your lawn.

WARM SEASON GRASSES:

Bermudagrass, Buffalograss and Zoysia grass are the main warm season grasses commonly planted in Oklahoma. These grasses survive the hot summers best, but are generally brown and dormant during winter months.

COOL SEASON GRASSES:

You will also find that several cool season species are occasionally planted. These include Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. Most times they are used in areas that have higher shade issues as the warm season grasses tend to struggle in shade. The cool season grasses can be planted in full sun lawns, but in Oklahoma this will require supplemental irrigation to help these varieties survive during the summer months.

Visit the CES site "Establishing a lawn in Oklahoma for help with your lawn selection: Here (PDF File)

Online Resources For Growing & Caring For Lawn Grass In Oklahoma

Oklahoma Turfgrass Articles:
From Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. (CES):

• Turfgrass Lawns in Oklahoma:
  Great site with lots of information! - Type in "lawns"
  http://osuextra.okstate.edu/topical/lawnyardandgarden/turfgrass.shtml
• Lawns in Oklahoma:
  Selecting A Lawn Grass and Establishing Lawn Grass
• Lawn Management in Oklahoma
  

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension - Help with lawn problems

Oklahoma CES: County Extension Offices

Climate Zone Map And Link To Grass Selection Chart For Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CLIMATE ZONES 5 & 8 Grass Zone Selection Chart

Western 1/2 - Zone 5 - Eastern 1/2 - Zone 8

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