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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Supplemental watering isn’t critical, and young turfgrass will survive for an extended period without it, but growth will be compromised.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Clint Waltz, PhD, is a turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
The moist soil will help the fertilizer break down more readily, delivering valuable nutrients to turfgrass roots without the threat of the fertilizer washing away.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
The best time to seed each type of grass is at the start of their active growth phase, which differs for these two classes of turfgrass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Clint Waltz, PhD, is a turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
The moist soil will help the fertilizer break down more readily, delivering valuable nutrients to turfgrass roots without the threat of the fertilizer washing away.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
The best time to seed each type of grass is at the start of their active growth phase, which differs for these two classes of turfgrass.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Turfgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfgrass. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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