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Should You Choose Drought Resistant Grass Seed For Your Lawn?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

If you live in a region that has scanty rainfall and lengthy hot periods you might want to consider starting your new lawn with drought resistant grass seed. There are a range of different grass seeds available that can succeed in dry environments and even stay green throughout the year. We’ve considered some of them for you to find the best drought resistant grass seed for your lawn.

Bermuda Grass Seed

Bermuda grass seed is considered one of the top drought resistance seeds available to purchase. It will prosper in areas that are very dry and hot all through the year while it also does well in tropical areas with a great deal of rain. It is a superior all round grass seed to use for a lawn. Bermuda grass grows well in full sunshine but must have a well drained soil. It can survive periods of intense drought because it has especially deep roots. It is best mowed to around one for drought resistance and tolerance to traffic.

Zoysia Grass Seed

Zoysia grass has a delightful medium green colour although in drought conditions it will look more yellow. It is a first-rate drought resistant grass since it’s deep roots let it locate water at greater depths. During colder months it becomes dormant and brown. Zoysia grass seed produces a rather slow growing grass that’s reasonably undemanding to care for.

Tall Fescue Grass Seed

While tall fescue succeeds best in damp environments it is exceedingly drought resistant and grows well in many different types of soils as well as clay soil that is badly drained. Tall fescue grass seed is perfect for areas that have long, humid hot summers and very cold winters however if you mow it to approximately two and a half inches through the summer it will tolerate drought conditions satisfactorily. It’s an excellent idea to over-seed tall fescue in the Fall to ensure even coverage of your lawn.

In Conclusion

Drought resistant grass seed is the best choice for sowing your lawn, not just if you have your home in a dry region, but if you would like a green lawn that is easy to take care of. In many neighborhoods hose pipes may sometimes be banned which means that lawns turn brown and may perhaps die but if you seed the lawn with the right seed combination you can maintain a beautiful healthy, green lawn throughout any water shortage.

By and large then drought resistant grasses are best for anybody who doesn’t want to spend too long on upkeep but still wants a wonderful green lawn!

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How to Care for Your Lawn in the Colder Weather

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

In winter you need to ensure that there is no new growth on your lawn as this may cause it to be susceptible to pests and diseases. To do this gradually, lower the height of the cutting blade of your lawnmower until you are almost shaving the grass. Do this in stages over the course of a few weeks as you don’t want to suddenly take off all the leaf tissue or cause extra damage to the turf. You do not want to let the grass grow above 2 inches during the winter months.

Apply fertiliser to the lawn in the late fall. Although it won’t be utilised by the grass during the slow growth of the winter it will be reserved in the roots and will be immediately usable by the grass in the Spring as new growth starts again. Bare or brown areas can be reseeded in the Fall. During the colder weather the grass seeds will germinate.

Remove any debris from the grass before the severest weather. This may include leaves, logs, children’s toys, pots etc. If left on the lawn when it starts to snow they will smother the grass beneath the blanket of snow and may cause damage which can make the lawn susceptible to disease. During the winter, although the grass will grow not as fast weeds will grow faster so you must regularly pull out weeds to prevent them from causing damage to the lawn.

As well you need to water the lawn during the cold weather, although less often than you would during the Summer. For most grass species watering each week should be enough. Some grasses, e.g. tall Fescue, rye grass and Kentucky Bluegrass grow quickly in the winter and should benefit from watering and fertilising at this season.

If you use a sprinkler system empty out all the water to stop damage during a frost. You do not want to use it the following Spring only to find damaged pipes.

With some care your lawn will get through the winter in excellent shape and be healthy and green when it starts to grow again in the Spring.  Winter lawn care is easy if you stick to our guidelines. You’ll find more information on lawn care and lawn mowers at lawn mower reviews.

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