The Grass Types That Survive Midwest Temperature Swings

Grass seeds are mostly divided into two categories: cool- and warm-season grasses. In the United States, cool-season grasses grow best in the middle and upper part of the country, while warm-season grasses thrive in the south, where it is hot in the summer and winters are mild.

The most popular cold-weather seeds include fine fescue and tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. Their growing period is when temperatures are between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Your physical location...