Need a landscaper to help plant new grass seed? Find a pro in your area. Ready for a steamy summer? Make sure your grass is too by selecting the right species for your region and amount of sunlight in your yard. Bermuda grass loves full sun, and is ideal for hot and dry areas like southern California. Augustine has a maximum tolerance for dehydration, but it can't handle full sunlight. In the northern part of our state, Buffalo grass can handle extreme summers and also does well in the winter.
But it prefers heavier clay soil and limited rainfall. It tends to grow lower than other grasses, but for this reason is low maintenance. A species like Fescues is great for varying climates, since it is tolerant to heat and drought but also stays green during the winter. Ryegrass is great for pastures, as it grows rapidly. It can also stand up to heavy traffic, if your "pastures" are overrun by children.
Bentgrass is often found on golf courses and fields, with its dense mat. It requires cool nighttime temperatures to flourish, however. If you're really looking to live a low-impact lifestyle, consider grass alternatives like moss, sedum and thyme. These options keep your yard looking green and can reduce water consumption. Wash pets outdoors in an area of lawn that needs water.
Aerate your lawn at least once a year by punching holes about six inches apart to allow water to reach the roots rather than run off the surface. Learn how much water they need and how best to apply the right amount.
Before watering, use a trowel, shovel, or soil probe to examine soil moisture depth. Use a timer on hose-end sprinklers to avoid over-watering. Remember that sprinklers may only be used according to the assigned watering schedule for your address. Use a minimum amount of organic or slow release fertilizer to promote a healthy and drought tolerant landscape.
Leave lower branches on trees and shrubs, and allow leaf litter to accumulate on the soil to keep soil cooler and reduce evaporation. Plant when temperatures are cooler and plants require less water- this is also less stressful for the plants. Lantana is a wonderful blooming ground cover that comes in several colors and not only blooms throughout the summer but does so with little water.
Trailing rosemary provides amazing texture in the landscape with grayish-green, fleshy, needle-like foliage and pale blue flowers that bloom in spring, summer, fall and even winter. Maidengrass has narrow, arching, variegated foliage and silvery plumes that are enchanting when sunlight catches them just right. Remember, even when using drought-tolerant plants, they need to become established for one year before they can start providing the most benefit in your Texas landscape.
Setting up beds with drip irrigation is perfect for helping drought-tolerant species become well-established. For all your drought-related landscape questions, contact Native Land Design at or fill out our contact form online today. We offer a free onsite consultation. Native Land Design provides all of our weekly landscape maintenance services at Forest Oaks Homeowners Association Cedar Park, TX , which consists of 1, homes and a large amount of common area.
We have been very pleased with the level of service and attention to detail provided by Native Land Design. Drought-Tolerant Trees The Texas ash is a handsome shade tree that is very drought tolerant once established. Drought-Tolerant Shrubs Something to consider when choosing shrubs is leaf size.
Drought-Tolerant Flowers The best way to get the beauty of flowers in a Texas landscape with the benefit of drought tolerance is to focus on flowering perennials over annuals.
Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers Lantana is a wonderful blooming ground cover that comes in several colors and not only blooms throughout the summer but does so with little water.
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