When it comes to Florida lawns, St. Augustine grass is the classic choice because of its long and lush green leaves. On the other hand, Zoysia grass has a fine texture that makes it more suitable for pottery and golf courses.
St. Augustine grass has a long, lush green color due to its high chlorophyll levels, which are needed for photosynthesis and makes it easier for water to penetrate into the plant's roots. On the other hand, Zoysia is a type of turfgrass that has fine leaves with dense branching patterns and smooth texture making it more suitable for pottery or golf courses than St. Augustine lawns.
The difference in appearance between these two types of turfgrass can be seen from afar as well
St. Augustine Grass, also known as "Florida St. Augustine", is a warm-season perennial broadleaf evergreen grass that can be found in dry and moist landscapes throughout the southeastern United States, including Florida and the Caribbean region such as Cuba and Puerto Rico. It has been used for ornamental landscaping throughout its flowering range since its introduction in North America in the early 1800s.