Centipedegrass eremochloa ophiuroides is a slow growing apple green colored coarse leaved turfgrass that is adapted for use as a low maintenance general purpose turf it requires little fertilizer infrequent mowing and will tolerate moderate shade.
Centipede grass care in georgia.
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However in order for centipedegrass to grow well it needs at least 6 hours of full sun.
In the first place centipedegrass is a warm season grass.
It makes little difference which fertilizer you buy as long as it is labeled for use on a lawn.
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Centipede grass is a warm season turf grass which means its growing season begins in late spring and lasts through the summer then it goes mostly dormant or brown for the winter the beginning of the growing season is called green up as the grasses once again send up bright green blades and the lawn starts actively growing.
It is green in the summer but goes dormant in the winter.
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Occasionally there is a reason to use a specific analysis such as 15 0 15 on centipede grass.
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While centipede grass needs little care some centipede grass maintenance required.
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Centipede grass ability to grow in poor soils and its low maintenance needs make it an ideal grass for many homeowners in warmer areas.
Overseeding centipedegrass with ryegrass is not recommended.
Overseeding established lawns.
Centipede grass is a popular turf grass for lawn in the southern part of the united states.