If you have your home in an area that has very little rainfall and long summers you might like to consider seeding your new lawn with drought resistant grass seed. There are a range of kinds of grass seeds offered that can thrive in dry environments and even stay green all through the year. We’ve considered a few of them for you to find the right drought resistant grass seed for you to start a new lawn.
Bermuda Grass Seed
Bermuda grass seed is one of the top drought resistance seeds that you can buy. It will flourish in places that are very hot and dry through the year although it also does well in tropical places with a great deal of rain. It is a very good all round grass seed to use to seed your lawn. Bermuda grass flourishes in full sunlight but does need a well drained soil. It can stay alive during periods of very severe drought because it has extremely deep roots. It is best cut to around 1 inch for drought resistance and tolerance to traffic.
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia grass seed makes a delightful medium green color lawn, although in dry situations it will appear yellow. It is a very good drought resistant grass since it’s deep roots allow it to locate water at greater depths. During colder weather it will become dormant and turns brown. Zoysia grass seed produces a fairly slowly growing grass that is fairly easy to keep in good condition.
Tall Fescue Grass
While tall fescue grows best in humid environments it is extremely drought resistant and grows well in many different types of soils including clay soils that are poorly drained. Tall fescue grass seed is perfect for areas that have long, hot humid summers and bitterly cold winters however if you mow it to approximately 3 inches through the hotter months it is able to tolerate drought conditions adequately. It’s an excellent plan to overseed tall fescue in the Fall to guarantee even coverage of the lawn.
Conclusion
Drought resistant grass seed is a good alternative for seeding your lawn, not only if you live in a very dry area, but if you would like to have a green and healthy lawn that is easy to take care of. In many areas hose pipe bans can mean that lawns turn brown and may possibly die but if you sow your lawn with the right seed combination you can sustain a beautiful healthy, green lawn for the duration of any drought.
Overall then drought resistant grasses are ideal for anyone who does not want to do too much maintenance but still wishes for a lovely green lawn!
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