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Memphisgrass
Scientific Name: Cutandia
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Turfgrass in Memphis: A Guide
This page provides information about various types of grasses commonly found in and around Memphis, Tennessee. From turfgrass maintenance to artificial grass options, this guide aims to cover essential aspects for homeowners, pet owners, and families.
Types of Grasses Mentioned
- Zoysia grass
- Bermuda grass
- Fescue grass
Distribution and Habitat
- The information primarily focuses on the Memphis, Tennessee, area and its surrounding regions, including Fayette County, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, and Lakeland.
Considerations for Pets
- Cattle graze on Bermuda, Fescue, Red Clover, and Orchard grass, implying that these grasses are palatable and generally considered safe for livestock consumption, but this does not imply all grasses are safe for all animals.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions grass mitigation services provided for the City of Memphis, suggesting that uncontrolled grass growth is considered a problem. It is also mentioned that some people object to public spaces being grass.
Considerations for Children
- National Greens of Memphis advertises synthetic playground turf as superior to natural grass.
Quirky Facts
- Tiny spiders sometimes leave trails numbering in the hundreds through Memphis grass.
- One reviewer mentioned that Amazoy zoysia grass plugged into their family yard many years ago in Memphis is still green and only needs to be mowed twice each summer.