ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE (2+1)

Selection of grass

• The most suitable grass for most parts of India is the doob grass or Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon). The grass thrives well under hot, sunny weather. This grass will not grow under shade. In Europe and America many grasses are used for the lawn, some of which may suit for our hill stations.


• Poa spp. (Poa annua, P. pratensis) is of a very fine texture and gives a soft carpet-like feeling when laid as lawn. The colour is blue-green. This is suitable for higher altitudes with cooler climatic conditions.