Here are a few native grass varieties that you may want to consider for your landscaping:

• Blue Grama

• Eastern Gamma

• Indiangrass

• Canada Wildrye

• Texas Bluegrass

• Inland Seaoats

The Dirt Doctor website has a complete list of grasses native to Texas.

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Grass is an enjoyable part of any home landscaping. Many areas of Texas receive plenty of annual rain so that you can grow a rich, green lawn without too much effort. Other areas of Texas are drier and you may spend a lot more time watering and caring for your lawn. In the most arid regions of the state, you may want to consider other kinds of groundcovers that require less water. There are also a few drought tolerant grass varieties that will work for you. In arid parts of Texas, try and grow the minimum amount of turfgrass possible. You’ll see big changes in the amount of time you spend in landscape maintenance and the amount of water you use in your landscaping.

When caring for your lawn, we recommend a few basic things:

1. Water infrequently but deeply

2. Regularly aerate your lawn

3. Cut your grass the correct height

4. Leave the grass clipping on your lawn (this is called grasscycling). Reel mowers are excellent for quickly and easily recycling your grass clippings.

If you’re looking for more information on how to take care of your grass, the Aggie Horticulture website has a very comprehensive website both for professionals and home gardeners on growing and caring for turfgrass. They focus on specific lawn care techniques for Texas and have tons of great tips. Additionally, please see this website devoted to organic lawn care tips for more natural ways to take care of your lawn.  

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