Kentucky Bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass is one of the most common turf grass. Some of the characteristics are that in the cool season the grass turns a dark green color. Kentucky blue grass grows better in moist soil. Every year the turf grass should be fertilized. The most common fertilizer is Nitrogen, it is used 3 to 5 pounds per every 1,000 square feet.

It is mainly used for sports fields, for example football, soccer and golf. Play areas, parks, roadsides, cemeteries and commercial lawns. Kentucky blue grass is medium drought tolerant. It can tolerate very cold winters, but it undergoes stress during extremely hot weather. It can maintain a good color if it is properly cared for and watered.

Kentucky blue grass has a medium resistance. It can recover quickly especially during the spring and fall. The mandatory maintence is that it needs to be watered. In sometimes it might need an extra moisture but the best way to get it healthy is to water it a bit more. …show more content…
The most common diseases Kentucky blue grass carries are “necrotic ring spot” and “summer patch”. If you don’t properly remove the weeds before installing the turf grass many more weeds will grow on it. For example, “broad leaf family weeds” and weeds that were left before planting.

The most common insects Kentucky blue grass carries is mantis and spiders. Another name for Kentucky blue grass is Poa Pratensis. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Northern Africa. The normal height the turf grass grows is 2 to 3 feet tall.

Kentucky blue grass is a 4-season turf grass. In the beginning it is a dark green color and then it changes light green color and back to dark green again. Most people prefer it for their kids because it is safe and it doesn’t carry a lot of allergies other turf grasses might