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At
Hamilton Sod, LLC, we specialize in two very popular varieties
of sod: Tifway Bermuda #419 and Centipede. Both are multi-purpose
sods and serve as excellent ground covers. The following
chart will give you an excellent idea of which one is best
for your needs.
| Type
of Grass |
Centipede |
Tifway
Bermuda #419 |
| Cold
Hardiness |
Fair |
Good |
| Frost
Resistance |
Poor |
Fair |
| Drought
Resistance |
Medium |
Excellent |
| Disease
Resistance |
Good |
Excellent |
| Insect
Resistance |
Excellent |
Fair |
| Wear
Resistance |
Poor |
Excellent |
| Fertilizer
Required |
Low |
High |
| Soil
Preference |
Acid |
Any |
| Shade
Tolerance |
Medium |
Low |
| Care
Required |
Low |
High |
| Rate
of Spread |
Medium |
Fast |
| Texture |
Medium |
Fine |
| Appearance |
Fair |
Excellent |
Suggested
Uses and General
Remarks |
| Centipede |
For
lawns. Will make a fair lawn with very little care. |
| Tifway
Bermuda #419 |
For
golf fairways and lawns. A little coarser and slower spreading
than Tifgreen. Fewer seed heads. Texture similar to Zoysia. |
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