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The Rogue Valley climate is ideal for many types of produce, but what about turfgrass? Despite the mild weather, the hot summers and lack of rain year-round mean your lawn needs more attention to thrive. If you want your grass to stay dense and green for as long as possible, you’ll need to put in hours of work to see the fruits of your labor.

Skip to the good part with LawnStarter. Our local experts understand the Mediterranean climate and can counter seasonal challenges with thoughtful care. They’ll tend to your lawn so you can enjoy a day at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival or a walk in Lithia Park.

Best Grass Types for Ashland

Oregon lawns do best with cool-season grasses because they can survive cold temperatures. Though they thrive in moderate spring and fall temperatures, they may go dormant in the summer without irrigation. Some varieties are more drought-tolerant than others.

Below are the best cool-season grass types for Ashland:

• Dwarf Tall Fescue: This grass type does particularly well in the Rogue Valley due to its resistance to drought, cold, pests, and diseases.
• Perennial Ryegrass: Not only does perennial ryegrass germinate quickly, it feels great to walk on and can handle the traffic.
• Kentucky Bluegrass: If you’ve ever lost your lawn to disease or a cold snap, this self-repairing turfgrass can better survive those conditions.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? Mow weekly from spring through fall. If you choose not to water in summer, you can let your cool-season grass go dormant and skip mowing. Growth may slow down in winter, so you can reduce mowing frequency to once a month.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Ashland

Ashland welcomes many human visitors, but you don’t want insect pests or lawn diseases visiting your yard. But how can you know if it’s a pest, disease, or maintenance problem? Below are some common symptoms and their possible causes:

• Thinning Turf: The lawn looks thinner when insect larvae such as billbugs or craneflies eat grass roots. Leaf spot also makes grass thin.
• Discolored Patches: Brown or yellow patches are often due to fungal diseases like microdochium patch, red thread, or leaf spot. It also could be a result of billbug infestation.
• Spots on Leaves: If you see spots on the grass blades, your lawn is likely infected with anthracnose, leaf spot, or net blotch.
• Visible Mold: Pinkish strands are a sure sign of red thread, while fuzzy white or pink mold could be microdochium patch.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

Our pros don’t just care for lawns. Here are several other outdoor services they offer:

• Bush Trimming: If you want your shrubs and hedges to look as neat as your lawn, our pros are happy to oblige.
• Landscaping: Has Lithia Park given you ideas? Let a LawnStarter pro bring your landscaping vision to life with paths, gardens, or water features.
• Yard Cleanups: When the autumn leaves fall, or your yard is covered in debris, a LawnStarter team can tidy everything up.

We serve every part of Ashland, from Mountain Ranch to Ashland Northeast. Use our website, mobile app, or phone number to get customized quotes for lawn care or landscaping.