Groundcovers & Lawngrasses
Florida offers the perfect conditions for many types of grasses and groundcovers. Figure out how to balance the look you want to achieve with the amount of care you can provide.
For information about shade plants and other groundcovers, see Trees, Shrubs & Vines.
Groundcovers
Topics of Interest
Lawngrasses
Topics of Interest
- Bahiagrass
- Bahiagrass for Florida Lawns
- Growing Turfgrass in the Shade
- Pampas Grass
- St. Augustinegrass for Lawns
- Turfgrass Varieties
- Zoysiagrass
Seeding & Planting
Topics of Interest
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