Having a residence with a minimalist, modern, or other residential concept adds to the garden design in the yard area of the house with large, medium, or small sizes which of course is a supporting element of the appearance of the residence, but to decorate the exterior of the residence in making a garden does not have to spend a lot of money and most importantly can provide beauty and functionality, one of which is providing the best lawn can add a beautiful impression and a refreshing feel.

The main thing in planting grass in the garden is to adjust environmental conditions so that it can ensure to choose the type of grass to be chosen because the role of grass in a garden is very essential, in addition to that it needs to be considered that the use of grass must be arranged, maintained, appropriately and regularly so that grass can grow lush, dense, and healthy, so that it becomes an open space that stretches with green colors suitable for completing various activities For example, sitting relaxed, playing with the baby, picnicking with family, or friends on the weekend.

The presence of grass has many functions such as being able to absorb water to prevent erosion, reduce high temperatures, filter air pollutants and so on, there are many types of grass that have unique shape characteristics and can be chosen according to taste. In this article, some popular types of grass that are commonly used to beautify residential yards include:

Kentucky Blue Grass

Flat grass with the characteristics of a smooth texture, has a pointed tip, and can grow fertile only in cold climates, but when the dry season comes, the owner must water it regularly so that it does not wilt, die, and maintain moisture. The maintenance of this grass requires full sunlight or partial shade areas, thriving kentucky blue grass is needed to mow regularly, for example, when the grass has reached a height of 7cm, it can be cut about 2cm as long as it is not too short because if it is too short, it will affect the health of the grass, quickly damaged, and young grass can be pulled out, proper care makes the appearance of the grass have the best performance.

Mini Chives Grass

Having the scientific name Ophiopogon japonicus and belonging to the species of parennial grass found in the plains of Asia such as India, Japan, China, chives grass has a beautiful shape with soft and smooth curved leaf blades, grows with a height of about 4cm besides this mini chives are often referred to as ground cover plants in a garden because they can protect the soil surface, helps protect against soil damage caused by erosion, supplies oxygen, and many others, so it’s no wonder that chives grass is widely liked by home residents who can be applied indoors and outdoors, but even though it can survive indoors and does not get direct sunlight, owners still need to take into account and pay attention to light circulation and air conditions in the house, this is important to do to increase fertility, beauty, and health. So that plants can live for a long time, choosing chives requires fairly easy care and can live in subtropical, tropical and various weather climates.

Fescue Grass

Living in highland areas with cold climates, fescue grass can grow well, it is very suitable to choose because it is often known for its resistance to cold temperatures, applying fescue grass can provide a view with a beautiful green expanse plus small grains of dew in the morning are more refreshing and cool. Care for fescue grass is relatively easy, can live in various types of soil, and is able to survive in conditions of little water because the roots extend into the deeper layers of the soil, but when the dry season comes, the grass will look dry, change the color that was originally green to brown, and wither, that way the owner must be diligent to water, when enough water has been given, what happens is that the fescue grass will recover quickly, grows dense, and lush.

Mini Elephant Grass

The special feature of the mini elephant grass is that the growth pattern grows sideways without protruding upwards without the need for regular pruning, the texture is fairly strong so that when stepped on human feet or used for other activities such as playing on it, the grass still looks good, different from grass in general, then another characteristic of this type of grass is that it has wide leaves with a unique shape but grows short. Mini elephant grass is easy to cultivate, it does not really require special care or extra protection, such as providing a little fertilizer to give it a regular appearance, getting sunlight that gets for example 50% can grow well, therefore mini elephant grass in addition to being planted in the yard is often used in the stadium area of football branches, and can be planted in small or minimalist housing. One of the abilities obtained using mini elephant grass can absorb pollutants, even this grass is suitable for beginners who want to try planting it, and the presence of mini elephants gives the impression of a fresh, elegant, and natural appearance.

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon)

Planted in locations that have a warm and sunny climate and are known for their resistance to hot and dry weather with the characteristic color of the leaves which are light green, soft and smooth texture, usually this grass is often planted and used as landscape grass such as sunny gardens or lawns, sports fields, and other public areas, after that it is important to maintain the grass if the grass has reached a height of about 5cm must be done regular cutting. If the residents of the house intend and plan to apply bermuda grass in the house, the main thing that needs to be considered is the intake of light.

Japanese grass (Zoysia japonica)

Variants of Japanese grass are often chosen by many people to decorate their homes, Japanese grass has neat and slow growth, the characteristics of Japanese grass have a sharp and slender pointed surface shape like a needle, so it is not recommended if Japanese grass is used to sit or just relax because it can give a sensation like being pricked by a needle which makes it uncomfortable. For the type of Japanese grass requires good care, namely it should be done regular watering because Japanese grass needs a lot of water, the irradiation from the sun is enough to make the grass look greener, the application of fertilizer twice in one month to maintain freshness and fertility, then do pruning for example in three months can be done once, besides that the advantage of the grass is that it can prevent weeds from entering The yard, heat-resistant, can survive when attacked by pests, so planting Japanese grass can produce a thick green carpet-like appearance of the yard can then create a peaceful and calm atmosphere.

Zoysia Grass

Having a tropical climate is the right choice, apply zoysia grass in the yard or a place that suits personal preferences and zoysia grass can tolerate shade, the texture that has a dense look like a carpet is ideal for erosion control, on the other hand, if planted in a cold area, the grass cannot grow densely or even not good and the shortcomings of zoysia grass tend to wait a long time to grow, However, even though the maintenance period of zoysia is quite easy, one of which is the low water content required, but when it has grown as a whole, it will look dense with a fresh green color, becoming very strong so that the frequency of cutting is moderate.

Conclusion

The key to providing an attractive, lush, and green garden appearance is needed with various considerations such as understanding the characteristics of the lawn, proper care starting from sufficient sunlight, water needs, fertilization, moisture, watering, soil type, because the soil is the foundation that determines fertility for grass growth, maintenance how much time the owner to invest in carrying out maintenance, then it is important to maintain cleanliness and Pay attention to when there are signs of pests, leaf discoloration, slow growth, and other damage, then the steps that must be taken immediately to overcome them appropriately.