May 1, 20232 yr I can't keep the lawn looking decent. I really don't care enough and I can't justify using the water it takes to keep it green. The HOA feels differently. I'm thinking about just spreading some native Texan grass seed, letting it do what it does, and just keeping that mowed. Any recs on a brand/seed I should use?
May 1, 20232 yr I can't keep the lawn looking decent. I really don't care enough and I can't justify using the water it takes to keep it green. The HOA feels differently. I'm thinking about just spreading some native Texan grass seed, letting it do what it does, and just keeping that mowed. Any recs on a brand/seed I should use?You should look at Buffalo grass and xeriscaping.
May 1, 20232 yr Look into Habiturf, developed at the Lady Bird Wildflower Center. It's a blend on native grasses. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/habiturf-lawn/creating-native-habiturf-lawns.htm
May 1, 20232 yr Author You should look at Buffalo grass and xeriscaping.Already done the xeriscaping. Still have some parts of the yard that are required to be grass. Thanks for the buffalo grass rec.
May 2, 20232 yr On 4/30/2023 at 9:25 PM, WithoutAClue said: Look into Habiturf, developed at the Lady Bird Wildflower Center. It's a blend on native grasses. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/habiturf-lawn/creating-native-habiturf-lawns.htm I have habiturf in my front yard and I love it. That being said any grass you put down will turn brown if not watered.
May 2, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Booper said: I have habiturf in my front yard and I love it. That being said any grass you put down will turn brown if not watered. Comment on getting it started. How much soil amendment is needed? I'm not good at starting grass from seed.
May 2, 20232 yr I don't believe any of the native grasses in Texas are turf forming. They are all bunch grasses, which are not likely to meet the approval of your HOA.
May 2, 20232 yr Can't you just say that buffalo grass or habiturf is just a move to conserve more water. I'm probably wrong but 10 or so years ago there was a law passed that neutered what they could complain about.
May 2, 20232 yr 7 hours ago, Not that Bob said: Comment on getting it started. How much soil amendment is needed? I'm not good at starting grass from seed. https://www.wildflower.org/learn/how-to/create-a-native-habiturf-lawn Here is the correct way of installing. I cheated and used hydroseeding. I only have about 3 inches of soil and not great drainage so I had a couple of areas that needed reseeding. Other than that it came out great. It is a bunch grass and very drought tolerant. You have to mow it high also. I cut mine at 4”.
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