turfgrass
noun
turf·grass
ˈtərf-ˌgras 
: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf
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Follow recommended mowing practices for your type of turfgrass.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Lower density allows oxygen to penetrate through the snow cover and reach the turfgrass below.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Your warm-season turfgrass won’t be functioning vigorously enough to try to grow now, but the rye should benefit from it.
—Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cool-season lawn care: Watering turfgrass in winter Cool-season grasses are also plants that can use extra water during a mild, dry winter.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Lower density allows oxygen to penetrate through the snow cover and reach the turfgrass below.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Your warm-season turfgrass won’t be functioning vigorously enough to try to grow now, but the rye should benefit from it.
—Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cool-season lawn care: Watering turfgrass in winter Cool-season grasses are also plants that can use extra water during a mild, dry winter.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Turfgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfgrass. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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