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CHARACTERISTICS
TEXTURE
Medium width
blade (5-7mm)
PERFORMANCE
Centipede can handle some human and pet traffic. If it is damaged it takes a few
weeks to recover.
CLIMATE
Does well in warm weather conditions. Centipede will work well in USDA Zones 7
to 12.
SHADE TOLERANCE
Low, it can only handle about 30 percent shade. It will "thin out" between
houses if they are too close together.
MAINTENANCE
Cut with a standard rotary mower between 1/2"-2" every other week. Needs 1/2"
to 3/4"of water per week to look good.
STRONG POINTS:
This grass is very easy to take care of. It can handle all types of soil and
you do not have to bag clippings when mowed.
WEAK POINTS:
Takes a little extra fertilizer to keep it green. It needs more water than other
grasses. It does not handle many chemicals very well when treating weeds. Cannot
handle very much shade.
Centipede Specifications:
Centipede has long been known as the "lazy man's grass". It is real east to take
care of and does not require a lot of attention. If a little care is taken you
can have a really nice looking yard with Centipede. It has a medium width blade
(5-7mm) and can be lush if given the right amount of fertilizer and water. Most
people like it because they can mow it every other week and simply forget about
it. It can be cut with a rotary mower and can handle heights of cut up tp 2
inches and as low as 3/4 inch.