lawn grass

are there many types of lawn grass and if so is there one with shallow roots?

 

so that if I need to clear it later to make space for something it will be easier

 

I would look more towards the mix of grass types, and make the choice after the use that the lawn is put to. If the need to remove it at a later date arises, its not too difficult. Careful use of a turfing spade if the grass could be needed elsewhere in the garden, or using a rotovator if it isn't and you want to release tension...

 

That's a very good question, you don't often get asked this.
There are thousands of types of grass but for lawns you often see the same name pop up in various forms.
Some vary in root depth but to be honest here in the UK for lawns and the seed you will pick up its just a case of lifting established turf up at the end of the day.
Turfgrasses are divided into what is called cool season and warm season. Cool season keeps its colour through the year, warm season grass loses its green over winter. You can guess what type we have in our lawns. Warm season grasses have a greater root depth than cool season.
Root growth is affected by mowing height, environment, fertility levels in the area and soil related factors. So if say you have poor soil, you cut very short every week the root system with be shallower than say a grass that's in a well maintained ground, good nutrient levels and cut at an appropriate height.
I will reframe from doing an essay but it was a good question to ask and is a vast subject but in reality you just have to lift the grass at the end of the day and there's no real short cut that saves work in the long run unless you want to hammer the grass short and keep it in poor condition.

 

Hi @Liz the pot , what type and especially brand of grass seed would you recommend for a genral purpose lawn ? I will be reseeding my lawns mid- April , I have just scarified . I am searching for a seed that germinates easily on a lawn and not on my drive ! As you can tell grass germination is not my strong point !

 

@HarryS normally you try to match what grass you have which is fairly difficult at times but round my way most lawns have a mix of rye and fescue and bent in all its different varieties.
There are dozens and dozens of various makes and mixtures to pick from. Some are rye free some not.
I normally use either my local landscape yard where they offer a small amount of varieties or order online from the likes of ALS.
Hope it's ok linking this.
https://www.amenity.co.uk/lawn-seed/index.html
Is there one I would recommend, tough one as they all do the job intended so it's a case of picking a seed that suits your budget and needs.
One good thing about my local yard is they sell seed by weight as sometimes you don't need huge weights.

 

Thanks Liz . I only need about 1 kg for an overseed . Wilkos are selling "weigh your own grass seed " . I'll try their mix next week