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OK, I might be asking a stupid question here, but here it goes. What is the best way to learn the different types of grass? I know people that can tell you what kind of grass is in a yard just by looking! I don't even know what type of grass I have in my own yard! Stupid pride has kept me from asking anyone. Is there a good book that anyone would recommend? Thank you in advance

Any book on lawn care will tell you in most cases. Just go to a book store and look at some.

Why would you want to spend money on a book??? You've got the Internet right in front of you, just google or use yahoo and look it up.

different grass types - Yahoo! Search Results

Ric said:

Why would you want to spend money on a book??? You've got the Internet right in front of you, just google or use yahoo and look it up.

different grass types - Yahoo! Search Results

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Yeah, here are some websites:

• Grass types
• Grass Types | Growing Guides with Pictures
  
  And here is a website for grass types in your state:
  • Different Kinds of Grass in South Carolina | eHow.com

lawn mower fanatic said:

Yeah, here are some websites:

• Grass types
• Grass Types | Growing Guides with Pictures
  
  And here is a website for grass types in your state:
  • Different Kinds of Grass in South Carolina | eHow.com

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Those are some good sites. But you can carry a book with you. Unless you have a tab it is small on the phone.

I agree Internet is a great source for finding information on turf-grass, also might want to consult your county extension agent they have and will provide you with a lot of good literature. Never feel stupid asking a professional most of the guys I deal with in the turfgrass business are always glad to help out.

turfgrasspro said:

I agree Internet is a great source for finding information on turf-grass, also might want to consult your county extension agent they have and will provide you with a lot of good literature. Never feel stupid asking a professional most of the guys I deal with in the turfgrass business are always glad to help out.

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Everyone has a mentor somewhere.

I endorse the book (expense). An Internet search has many
benefits, but can be tedious. It also can have quite a lot
of hidden draw-backs. I have noticed a lot of copycat
tendencies in turf/lawn agronomy sites. One site I looked
at had a recommendation for dealing with paspalum, one
of a number of undesirable summer grasses. The chemical
treatment suggested (arsenical) seems to have been with-
drawn from the market a number of years ago.

Then there's localised differences: bermuda grass, twitch,
couch, Cynodon dactylon, Indian doab - all are the same.
Depending on where you are when you say it!