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Bent grass (also known as Browntop, New Zealand Bent, or Highland Bent) was at one time the most widely grown cool-season grass, either by itself or in grass seed blends. While it makes a beautiful, evergreen, fine textured and dense lawn and is preferred for top-class golf greens, it's less favoured by home gardeners these days because it requires a continual high level of maintenance.
Bent grass is best suited to cool–temperate or cold climates, but will grow in warmer areas provided plenty of water is applied through summer. It prefers full sunlight, but will tolerate partial shade and it's resistant to wear when very well established. Sow seed in early spring or autumn. Seedlings emerge in seven to ten days, sometimes faster in favourable weather.
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