Bent Grass - Colonial
by
Dawn West
All About Lawns Columnist
Description: Colonial Bent Grass is a fine-textured turf that is commonly found in Pacific Northwest & Northwestern areas of Canada. It often flourishes in areas with a high abundance of rainfall and moderately-cool weather. You will often times find this grass used for golf-course fairways in these regions.
Pros:
- It is fairly drought tolerant
- Requires less fertilization
- Likes sunlight and is moderately tolerant to shade
- Looks very attractive if properly maintained
Cons:
- Bent Grass tends to produce thatch thereby requiring frequent aerating and dethatching
- Due to its shallow root system, it typically requires frequent watering
- Has moderate durability
- Susceptible to diseases and pests
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Watering: Moderate watering is needed. For additional info on watering, see: Watering
Fertilizing: see: Fertilizing Tables
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About the Author
Dawn West B.A. holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University and teaches writing at Oregon State University.
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