Turfgrass Trials: How Does Zoysia Grass measure up?

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Turfgrass Trials: How Does Zoysia Grass measure up?

Fescue and Bermuda grass lawns are prevalent across the Texas Panhandle, but are these varieties the best suited grasses for our region?

To maintain its lush deep green appearance, fescue requires more than 1.5 inches of water each week during the summer. Though Bermudagrass is more drought resistant, it does not have the same lush verdancy of fescue. Panhandle researchers are testing a variety that is seemingly well-suited for our region and marries the most marketable aspects of both of these popular grasses.

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Creative Landscaping Saves Water!

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CREATIVE LANDSCAPING SAVES WATER & IMPROVES CURB APPEAL — Is the strip of land between the sidewalk and the curb by your home looking lackluster? Or are you tired of mowing and watering the grass on that strip that you aren’t using for any activities? Get creative with landscaping!

By rethinking this space, you can achieve curb appeal and still save water.

  • Replant with local, low-maintenance flowers and bushes that attract birds and bees, protecting these pollinators and making your neighbors green with envy.

  • Select plants that are drought-tolerant and native to your region—they will need less water.

  • Once established, native plant varieties shouldn’t need more water outside of normal rainfall.

  • You may want to consider drip irrigation use—if you new landscaping needs more than an occasional hose watering.

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to where it is needed most—the root zone of plants. It also delivers the water slowly and over a longer period of time, preventing runoff and reducing evaporation. (Source: EPA WaterSense)