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Commercial properties need special lawn treatment in order to keep the property in an attractive, serviceable state. There are numerous choices in lawn types for commercial properties. As a business owner, it's important to be aware of all necessary issues when choosing a particular type of grass for your business. Each has its advantages, so it's important to understand this when making your choice. The following guide to commercial lawn types can help you find the right solution for your business.

Types of Turf for Commercial Lawns

There are many different types of commercial lawns that you can choose from. Some of these include:

• Cool-Season Lawns—These lawns do best in cool and moist climates. They grow best during cooler seasons, and they go dormant during the hot summer months.
• Lawn Mixture—This is a combination of several types of grass that is often used as a general-purpose turf for athletic fields, playgrounds, and other applications requiring high traffic conditions. Be sure to select a mixture that is disease resistant and endures heavy traffic well.
• Centipedegrass—This type of turf is most often used for putting greens because it tolerates the close mowing required for this application well. It also tolerates low mowing heights and shady sites better than many other types of grass.
• Warm-Season Lawns—Warm-season lawns grow best in hot, dry climates. They also tend to be more pest-resistant than cool-season grasses because they go dormant during hot summer months when pests are most active. 

In addition to these commercial lawn grass turfs, there are also hybrids that use seeds with the best features. They can also be mixed with other seeds to help ensure commercial lawns stay green all year.

The Mowing and Maintenance Needs

The type of lawn you choose is dependent on the mowing and maintenance needs. Longer grass requires more mowing and maintenance, but it offers better weed control. Shorter grass offers better drought tolerance, but it requires more frequent mowing to keep it looking nice.

If you have a high-traffic area, you will need to mow more often to remove the thatch buildup in your lawn. Thatch is a layer of undecomposed plant material that builds up when the mower is unable to cut the entire blade of grass during each pass. Thatch can prevent sunlight from reaching the roots of the grass, reducing its health and requiring more frequent mowing.

Some types of grass can be difficult to maintain because they do not grow as quickly as other types. Contact a commercial landscaping service to get the help you need with installation and mowing.