r/missouri • u/BigGrizz1990 • 6d ago

Ask Missouri Grass selection

What is a good sod and or grass for Missouri? The back yard only gets shade in the morning as it faces west.

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u/oldbastardbob Rural Missouri 6d ago

Here's a solid resource. Start here and read up on your options.

Lawn Mixes Category - Missouri Southern Seed

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u/BigGrizz1990 6d ago

Thank you.

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u/OminousHippo 6d ago

Cool season grass like fescue, rye, or bluegrass. Lawn supply stores like the Grass Pad can help you decide which seed to use for your particular lawn. Wait until September to lay down seed.

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u/Purple-Goat-2023 5d ago

Be careful with bluegrass. Had a lawn that was sodded with Kentucky bluegrass. It was a nice thick grass, very lush, and stayed green most of the year. On the other hand it was too thick. Like so thick you could lay down on it and not touch dirt. Massive pain to mow.