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2005 Homeowner Feedback on New Grass Varieties

In 2005, I asked homeowners to share experiences with newer grass varieties. These responses are not scientific and should only supplement your own research when choosing a grass.

Varieties Evaluated

'Princess' bermudagrass
'Thermal Blue' bluegrass (seed and sod)
'WaterSaver RTF' fescue

Use this anecdotal feedback as one input among many – university trials and local expert advice remain the gold standard.

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