Drought tolerance: High, but since it is a bunching grass, it won’t recover on its own. You’ll need to overseed if bare spots appear. Foot traffic tolerance: High Maintenance needs: Low to moderate Mowing height: 2.5-4 inches Potential for disease: Low to moderate Other notes: Endophyt...
Tall fescue is the only cool-season grass type to make the list, being one of the most drought-resistant turf grasses available. It requires very little maintenance and can handle plenty of activity from kids and pets. It also stays green year-round. No wonder it’s the most popular turf...
You can adjust the cutting height of this mower for such situations. The heights range from 1.18 to 3.05 inches, and you can raise or lower the deck with a simple single lever. You also can change how you dispose of grass clippings to account for different needs since this 2-in-1 ...
Temperatures continue to cool up through the northern regions of the state, reaching the valley in Amarillo, where temperatures may drop as low as -10°F for extended lengths of time. Weather Damage Drought, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes can all affect Texas to varying amounts. Dry ...
Central Texas Gardener is all about organic gardening, outstanding water wise plants, design inspiration, wildlife, homegrown food, and creative fun in the garden. See how to tackle the techniques, pick drought-tough plants for wildlife, fill up your kitchen with fresh food, and enrich your ...
“Drought-resistant plants are a must for harsh environments. Not only will these plants help you save money on your water bill and bring natural beauty to your surroundings, but many of them, like succulents clone easily. This means, once they are big enough, you can pinch off a section...
Grass$1 to $5 Recycled rubber$5 to $10 Chip and seal$2 to $5 Gravel Pro:Less expensive Con:Harder to maintain Material cost: $1 to $3 per square foot or $4 to $10 with a stabilizer Gravel is often touted as the most inexpensive type of driveway material – around $1 to $3 ...
hot. If (when) there is a drought and we have trained our gardens for low-water, they will survive. When we have ample rainfall (usually not more than 20”-22” in a year), our gardens will be full of flowers and fruit. Can we really train our gardens for hotter, dryer conditions...
So if you’re looking for an alternative to the standard Salvia colors, this may be your plant. Like most Salvias, it is easy to grow in almost any soil, attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, and is deer- and rabbit-resistant. ...
Grass Seed Options: –Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass (10-lb. bag)–Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass (50-lb. bag) 2. California buffalograss Buffalograss has lived on the U.S. prairies for an untold number of years and has excellent drought tolerance. Until recently, cultivars for home lawns...