When considering what kind of grass to use that will create your lawn, there are several things you have to consider.
For starters, you need to take into account the climate where you live.
People who live in Michigan will want to look at different kinds of grass than somebody who lives in, say, Arizona or Florida.
The most popular type of "cold weather" grass, which you probably know from the great state of Kentucky, is bluegrass.
Far and away the most popular form of grass, many people don't realize that good ol' Kentucky Bluegrass isn't even grown in Kentucky.
A large majority of it is actually being grown in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Texas.
Another type of cold weather grass is agrostis, or "bentgrass".
Originally from Europe, this type of grass was brought to the Americas specifically to be used as lawn grass.
A very popular and common type of grass in the northeast and midwest, including Michigan and upper parts of Ohio and Indiana.
Fescue and Ryegrass are not native grasses to the United States, but are considered cold weather grass.
Fescue is common in upper Canada, as well as near what is called the "transition zone" and is known for its ability to grow significantly.
Some Fescue grasses can grow to be up to two meters tall, with two-foot long leaves.
If you own a farm, you may want to avoid using this kind of grass, as Fescue has been proven to cause colon cancer in horses, which can lead to a slow and painful death for the horse.
These are the types of grass you will want to consider when you are looking to re-lay your lawn.
This kind of grass can survive in temperatures dipping well below freezing, and always maintains its color.