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What type of grass should we use around our new swimming pool? We will backfill/topdress the area with a minimum of 4 inches of high-quality topsoil and use sod. Would zoysia, buffalo, or some other grass be best?

Last Updated: January 23, 2008

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This recommendation is specific to Texas and may or may not apply to your area.

Assuming that the area you intend to sod with turf is in the full sun, one of the wide-bladed zoysias (El Toro or JaMur) should be used. These zoysias can be maintained using a regular rotary mower. Buffalo will not withstand the foot traffic that you will have around the pool.

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