Jake Kruse is a Southeast Iowa dog breeder and the owner and president of K&E Landscapes, Inc. For his landscaping clients, Jake Kruse selects grasses that will help a lawn thrive throughout the year.
Perennial ryegrass is a popular choice among families with high-traffic lawns. Durable and able to withstand heavy use, ryegrass spreads quickly to cover bare patches. However, ryegrass can be slow to recover from damage and is not suited to temperatures below freezing.
Kentucky bluegrass creates a dense turf tolerant of shade and sun and performs well in Iowa’s climate. This grass possesses rhizomes that allow it to repair root systems easily. Disease- and weed-resistant, Kentucky bluegrass does require abundant watering throughout the growing season. After it is established, the grass responds to temporary drought conditions by going dormant, which helps protect its integrity in hot summers.
A third popular choice for grass is fine fescue, which is drought- and barren soil-tolerant. Not requiring as much watering as its counterparts, fine fescue is vulnerable to too much water and intense heat. For many families, this grass works best in shady areas without much traffic.
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