Oregon lawn care

Start with the side of the Cascades and the existing mixture

OSU’s current selection examples distinguish western Oregon from central and eastern Oregon. The plans below support existing lawns; they do not recommend every listed grass at every Oregon site.

Existing identity

Keep the full mixture label, water availability and winter exposure with the yard sketch.

Build a useful lawn history

Thin shade

Compare leaf-on light with persistent wetness; do not use shade as the sole diagnosis.

Measure light and examine the site

Repeated gaps

Record what will change before reseeding, and arrange establishment care separately from mature turf.

Make the next repair more likely to persist

Oregon State Extension: Choose the right grass for your Oregon lawn, October 2024; reviewed 2025 · Open the practical field guide