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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Spring is the second-best time of the year to seed cool-season turfgrass, however spring seeding offers less time for grasses to mature before the heat of summer sets in.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Summer heat and dry conditions slow down turfgrass growth; drought-tolerant grass turns dormant, a natural protective response to adverse conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
After mating, the females drop to the turfgrass and burrow into the soil to lay their eggs, says Joseph.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
The project replaced non-native turfgrass with primarily native plants, reducing water use by 70 percent in the first year alone.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Summer heat and dry conditions slow down turfgrass growth; drought-tolerant grass turns dormant, a natural protective response to adverse conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
After mating, the females drop to the turfgrass and burrow into the soil to lay their eggs, says Joseph.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
The project replaced non-native turfgrass with primarily native plants, reducing water use by 70 percent in the first year alone.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
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“Turfgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfgrass. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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