by
Dawn West, All About Lawns Columnist
Description: Creeping 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 putting greens. If properly cared for, Creeping Bent Grass can be quite beautiful.
Pros:
- Moderately drought tolerant
- Likes sunlight
- Moderately tolerant to shade
- Looks very attractive if properly maintained
Cons:
- 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
Common Growing Region
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Watering: Moderate watering is needed. For additional info on watering, see: Watering
Fertilizing: see: Fertilizing Tables
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Dawn West B.A. holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University and teaches writing at Oregon State University.
