A drought resistant lawn should definitely be considered in our California climate and tight water usage restrictions. Of course you want to save water, but then how do you get that lush green grass cover?
Here is a list of items important to growing and maintaining a good looking drought resistant lawn:
- Selecting from a range of drought resistant grass varieties – Zoysia grass, Bermuda grass, Buffalo grass, Bahia grass and Fescues — for the right look for your microclimate
- Regular fertilization for developing strong roots that enable your lawn to survive the dry spell better
- Regular weeding to keep water-hungry weeds out of the lawn
- Aerate your lawn regularly to help develop stronger root systems, and reduce thatch build-up on your drought resistant lawn.
- Regulation of mowing height according to temperature changes to conserve soil moisture and strengthen root development
Drought resistant lawns are not care-free, but will save money and time on maintenance.
