turfgrass
noun
turf·grass
ˈtərf-ˌgras 
: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf
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After mating, the females drop to the turfgrass and burrow into the soil to lay their eggs, says Joseph.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
The project replaced non-native turfgrass with primarily native plants, reducing water use by 70 percent in the first year alone.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Clint Waltz, PhD, is a turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
So ditching your poorly suited turfgrass (or some of it) for less thirsty plants has obvious water-saving benefits.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
The project replaced non-native turfgrass with primarily native plants, reducing water use by 70 percent in the first year alone.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Clint Waltz, PhD, is a turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
So ditching your poorly suited turfgrass (or some of it) for less thirsty plants has obvious water-saving benefits.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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“Turfgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfgrass. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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