Having a yard overgrown with green garden grass will definitely make the house feel fresh as if it were in the wild, right? Well, if there is an empty land your house and has not been taken care of, it could be that the area is planted with garden grass so that the house becomes more lively and beautiful. For the types of garden grass that can be planted, there are actually many choices. However, each type of garden grass has different characteristics and treatment methods.
Japanese grass
This spiky, thin and skinny home garden grass does not come from Japan as its name suggests, so it is still suitable for planting in tropical countries. The tight and neat shape of the grass makes Japanese grass one of the most popular types of home garden grass. However, the characteristic pointy leaves also make it less suitable to sit on. Japanese grass care is quite easy. Due to its slow growth, this grass does not need frequent pruning. However, periodic fertilizer application is still needed so that the color of the grass does not turn to yellow.
Manila grass
Manila grass is a type of garden grass that often used on football fields. This grass is touted as a type of high quality grass because it is very resistant to human footrests. The strong nature of manila grass requires extra care. This garden grass needs to be watered, trimmed and fertilized regularly so that its quality is maintained. Extra budget also needs to be prepared if you are interested in buying and planting this type of home garden grass in the yard.
Big elephant grass
It is called big elephant grass because this type of home garden grass does have the largest leaf size compared to other types of grass. This large size is an advantage of large elephant grass because it makes it resistant to human footrests. Its low price and easy maintenance make large elephant grass become one of the most popular types of grass in tropical countries.
Mini elephant grass
The next type of home garden grass is mini elephant grass. The difference between mini elephant grass and large elephant grass is the size of the leaves that are smaller, with a sideways growth pattern. Mini elephant grass is also a favorite type of home garden grass because it is easy to care for and does not require too much sun.
Peking grass
In shape, Peking grass has characteristics similar to Japanese grass with thin, neat, and pointed leaves. The difference is, Peking grass grows infrequently. Peking grass does not need to be fertilized too often, just every 2 months so that this grass does not turn to yellow. However, Peking grass needs to be trimmed regularly because the growth rate is quite fast and dense. This house garden grass also requires enough sunlight to keep it fresh green.
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