Pros and Cons of Growing a Kentucky Bluegrass Lawn

KBG makes an excellent turf, but you have to be willing to work for it. See why this coveted grass type may or may not be for you.

Pros of Growing KBG
✓ Fine texture is soft underfoot
✓ Attractive emerald green color
✓ Tender blades cut cleanly for a pristine appearance
✓ Best cold tolerance of cool-season grasses
✓ Good disease tolerance when managed properly
✓ Goes dormant during droughts instead of dying
✓ Many cultivars to choose from, with a range of growing requirements
✓ Aggressive rhizomes help the turf recover from wear and tear
✓ Starts well from seed or sod

Cons of Growing KBG
✗ High water requirement
✗ Shallow root system
✗ Low shade tolerance
✗ Doesn’t withstand high foot traffic
✗ Prone to thatch, disease, and insects