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Centipede grass lawn care: Pros & cons

by Mary Clymer 12/16/2022

Centipede grass is a variety of bright-green grass commonly grown in warm, wet climates. It tolerates high temperatures and most soil types, which make it a superb lawn choice for homes in warmer regions. But even if your home meets the climate requirements, how do you know if centipede grass is the right choice for your lawn or garden?

To help you learn more, here are some primary advantages and disadvantages of centipede grass:

Centipede grass pros

Centipede grass lawns have many benefits, including:

  • Easy care: Centipede grass is low maintenance once established in your outdoor space. It doesn’t grow as quickly as other types of grass, which means less mowing.
  • Weed control: Centipede grass grows thick enough to block out weeds from growing in your lawn. This means less time spent pulling weeds or using weed killers.
  • Heat-friendly: Centipede grass grows well in sunny, hot climates that might scorch and dry out other grass types.

Centipede grass cons

Despite its many advantages, centipede grass does have some drawbacks to consider, such as:

  • Not shade-friendly: While centipede grass can handle some light shade, it will die without proper sun exposure.
  • Delicate: Centipede grass is extremely susceptible to damage from foot traffic, making it a poor choice of lawn grass for active yards. Because it grows slowly, damaged grass can take a long time to recover.
  • Thirsty: Centipede grass requires frequent watering, especially if you live somewhere without much rainfall. While you’ll spend less time mowing and pulling weeds, you may need to water a centipede grass lawn more frequently than other grass types.

Is planting centipede grass the right choice for your lawn? If you’re searching for a warm season grass that loves high heat and full sun, it might be a great option. However, consider the disadvantages and advantages carefully to determine what’s best for your home.

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Mary Clymer

 Hi, I'm Mary Clymer and I'd love to assist you. I've been a licensed Realtor in Michigan since 1997. I love my profession and strive to treat all my clients and fellow Realtors with respect, honesty and integrity. My greatest joy is to receive a second and third call from previous clients. It tells me I've made them very happy. Whether you are planning to buy or sell, that is my specialty.

 I was born and raised in the Onsted area, as were my daughters and I truly care about our County and State. My family, office family and faith in God have been my rock. I am very proud to be an Associate Broker with Heart O The Hills Realty.