The Grass Doctor

What is the best grass to grow in FL. I would like to have soft grass, is that possible?

My grass now is half dead, and it's not soft. Is it possible to grow softer grass from seed?

Public Comments

1. The most expensive grass grows from seed, but it's ellegal to grow or possess. lol. Soft grass= cool climate grass, generally speaking. Bermuda grass is a relatively soft grass that loves warm climes and grows from seed. Rye does well in winter in temperate climes.
2. Bermuda or St Augustine are both suited for the Florida climate. I prefer Bermuda, but it is a matter of choice.
3. If you are in the northern part of the state...and especially if you live 'inland' then Zoysia is the nicest grass. It feels like an expensive carpet under your feet. If St. Augustine seems to be one of the hardiest grasses in the coastal regions, as it is salt tolerant...but it is a wide blade grass. Bermuda is a great all around grass, but is a bit less salt tolerant than St. Augustine. I suggest you call a couple of different sod companies in your area and ask about the various grasses they have available and perhaps get some estimates on the cost to install sod. Not that you are going to do that necessarily, but you can sure learn a lot about what will do well under your specific growing conditions. Hope this helps. :)
4. Your best choices for Florida would be any type of "warm" season grasses which include: St. Augustine, Bermuda, Centipede and Zoysia. Both St. Augustine and Bermuda are the most common followed by Centipede then Zoysia. St. Augustine/Bermuda/Centipede are all creeping grasses (not sure about Zoysia?). With that being said, once you're able to start some patches (sometimes by purchasing "plugs" of the specific grass type) the stuff will quickly overtake the whole lawn and/or existing bare areas.
5. I personally have seen tons of this grass here sowed..Pensacola Bahia is a very good grass..and made for the CFlorida weather...I Live in Florida