The grass is always greener on these lush lawns.
‘Tis the season fortending green grasses.
It has green blades which fade to brown when the cold weather arrives each winter.
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Buffalograss
This is a hardy andlow-maintenance warm-season grassthat can tolerate drought.
It will thrive even with minimal fertilizer, but it loves sun and will not usually survive in shade.
According toThe Southern Living Garden Book,it is “not well adapted to Florida or the Gulf Coast.
It’s sometimes called “poor man’s grass” because it’s so easy to establish and maintain.
It’s drought-tolerant but requires abundant watering to get it established.
Zoysiagrass
Zoysiasp.
This heat- and drought-tolerant warm-season grass is a popular planting in the South because it’s so tough.
There, it requires significant maintenance and attention, including regular watering and fertilizing.
It’s deep green and glossy in appearance.
It grows best with regular watering, but it’s hardier and more drought-tolerant than other cool-season grasses.
Tips For A Lush Lawn
Planning to sow (or re-sow) a lawn this year?
Brush up on theselawn-watering tipsdirect from The Grumpy Gardener.
