what is a good grass that can stand the sun but also grows in thick and green
2007-03-15 07:25:01 · 6 answers · asked by loco_sue 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
There's never an easy answer. If you are equating "standing the sun" with low water use, then you probably want to go with Bermuda. There's varieties of Zoysia that can really take the heat and look better; but Zoysia is not an easy care or low-water solution and you also have to be considerate of weeds and any invasive grasses that your neighbors may have. If they have St. Augustine, it will constantly be wanting to creep into and choke out a well watered lawn.
Buffalo grass is the native choice; but, it's not the best looking and is a slow grower. It will not want to compete with Bermuda or other grasses.
If you want some green in the winter without having to seed rye grass, you probably want to stick with St. Augustine.
2007-03-17 15:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by samfrio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bermuda grass is supposed to be one of the best varieties for Texas, but depending on where you live, it will still suffer, if it is very hot for a long time, like in El Paso.
2007-03-15 18:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by trancegoddess2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try native grasses and wildflowers. They are used to drought and anything else our Texas weather can throw at them. Butterflies and birds will appreciate that, too.
2007-03-15 10:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Kaiman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best under almost any condition is Bermuda.It will stand drought or rainy weather.It is extremely tolerant to most diseases and insects.You can buy seed or sprigs to start your yard or you can buy sod.
2007-03-15 07:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by txpilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Northern lights, maui waui, super skunk, white widow, ak48.
2007-03-15 07:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
if you plant all rye it is gorgoues and it will withstand the heat
2007-03-15 07:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋