If you have your home in a region that has very little rain and long hot periods you might want to consider seeding your lawn with drought resistant grass seed. There are a variety of types of grass seeds offered that can succeed in dry conditions and even remain green throughout the year. We’ve considered some of them to help you to find the perfect drought resistant grass seed to begin a new lawn.
Bermuda Grass Seed
Bermuda grass seed is considered one of the top drought resistance seeds that you can purchase. It will succeed in places that are very hot and dry throughout the year though it also does well in hot regions with a lot of rain. It is a superior all round grass seed to use to seed your lawn. Bermuda grass thrives in full sunshine but requires a well drained soil. It can survive times of very severe drought because it has especially deep roots. It is best mowed to around 1 inch for drought resistance and tolerance to traffic.
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia grass seed makes a wonderful medium green color lawn, although in dry conditions it will look more yellow. It is a fine drought resistant grass because it’s deep roots let it locate water at greater depths. In the winter it becomes dormant and brown. Zoysia grass seed produces a quite slowly growing grass that is moderately undemanding to look after.
Tall Fescue Grass Seed
While tall fescue flourishes best in damp environments it is extremely drought resistant and grows well in many different kinds of soils as well as clay soil that is badly drained. Tall fescue grass seed is ideal for regions that experience long, humid hot summers and very cold winters nevertheless if you maintain it at approximately three inches in the hotter months it can tolerate drought conditions adequately. It is a good idea to over seed tall fescue in the Fall to guarantee even coverage of your lawn.
In Conclusion
Drought resistant grass seed is the best alternative for sowing your new lawn, not only if you have your home in a drought prone region, but if you would like a green and healthy lawn that needs less maintenance. In many places hose pipe bans can mean that lawns turn brown and may perhaps die but if you seed the lawn with the correct seed combination you can maintain a lovely green lawn through any water shortage.
On the whole then drought resistant grasses are best for anyone who doesn’t want to do too much maintenance but nevertheless wants a wonderful green lawn!
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