Should You Choose Drought Resistant Grass Seed For Your Lawn?

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Should You Choose Drought Resistant Grass Seed For Your Lawn?

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If you have your home in an area that has sparse rain and lengthy summers you might want to consider starting your new lawn with drought resistant grass seed. There are a range of kinds of grass seeds offered that can succeed in dry surroundings and even remain green throughout the year. We’ve gathered information on a few of them to help you to find the right drought resistant grass seed to begin a new lawn.

Bermuda Grass Seed

Bermuda grass seed is among the best drought resistance seeds that is available to buy. It will thrive in areas that are dry and hot all through the year although it also grows well in humid areas with a lot of rain. It is a first-class all round grass seed to use for your lawn. Bermuda grass grows well in full sunshine but does need a soil that is well drained. It can survive periods of very severe drought as it has very deep roots. It is best cut to approximately 1 inch for drought resistance and tolerance to traffic.

Zoysia Grass

Zoysia grass seed makes a gorgeous medium green colour lawn, though in drought conditions it will look yellower. It is a superior drought resistant grass because it’s deep roots allow it to locate water at great depths. During colder months it will become dormant and brown. Zoysia grass seed produces a rather slowly growing grass that’s reasonably trouble-free to look after.

Tall Fescue Grass

Even though tall fescue succeeds best in humid conditions it is exceptionally drought resistant and grows well in a lot of different sorts of soils as well as clay soils that are inadequately drained. Tall fescue grass seed is best for areas that have hot, humid and long summers and colder winters however if you keep it cut to roughly two and a half inches in the warm weather it can tolerate drought conditions well. It’s a good idea to over-seed tall fescue in the Autumn to ensure even coverage of the lawn.

In Conclusion

Drought resistant grass seed is a good choice for sowing a lawn, not just if you live in a drought prone region, but if you would like a healthy lawn that is easy to take care of. In many places hose pipe bans mean that lawns turn brown and may possibly die but if you seed your lawn with the correct seed blend you can maintain a lovely healthy, green lawn through any water shortage.

Generally then drought resistant grasses are ideal for someone who does not want to spend too long on upkeep but still wants a beautiful green lawn!

Read more about looking after your lawn at All for One Lawn Care Advice

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