Grasses for Sustainability: Lawn Care Bee Cave, TX Pros’ Tips for Beginners

If you just moved to Bee Cave and you are extremely proud of your new home and property, you should start thinking about lawn care and landscaping as well. You probably already have a turf growing on your front lawn or in the back yard, but do you know what grasses do you have to manage on the long run? In case the property didn’t come with an established turf (and thus was more affordable), you need to learn quickly what grasses to plant. In any case, our lawn care Bee Cave, TX specialists are here to give you a quick guide on grasses and their cost-efficiency.

1. Bermuda Grass (The Common Variety)

If you have common bermuda grass growing on your lawn you are in luck, because this is probably the most popular grass in Texas: it is very resilient to draught, it is easy to establish and it grows very dense. It is mostly recommended to those properties benefitting from little to no shade. Our lawn care Bee Cave, TX specialists can quickly identify this variety and take care of it. Usually, you need to keep its height at 1.5 inches when you mow it and water it according to your local water regulations. If you want to plant it starting now, you should also know it is quite affordable.

2. Bermuda Grass (The Celebration Variety)

This variety is probably called “Celebration” because you can throw a wide party in your back yard without fearing for the grasses’ wellbeing. This Bermuda variety is not only tough when it comes to draught, it is very resilient to foot traffic as well. In fact, it is used for athletic fields, so it comes as a good solution if you want to turn an area of your property into a sports / playing field or recreational area bound to heavy traffic. You should know, however, that the grass needs partial shade to thrive. Have your lawn care Bee Cave, TX pros give you a hand if you want to give your property a makeover and implement activity areas on it.

3. Zoysia Grass

Texans love Zoysia because it is durable, can take some Texan sun without problems, is almost disease-free, and perfect for areas with heavy foot traffic. The drawbacks of Zoysia is that it still needs shade and water to thrive, despite its durability, it grows relatively slow and it does need some professional maintenance. If you own a large property, you should talk about the cost-efficiency balance of Zoysia as it is not the most sustainable type of grass.

4. Bahia Grass

Bahia grass is rather hard to find, but it may be worth the try and the mention. Bahia is an utility grass, this is why it is not used in traditional turf settings. However, it is highly resilient to draught, pests and diseases and needs little to no mowing. It is mostly recommended for large properties to keep maintenance costs at bay or for homeowners who can’t dedicate hours and hours to lawn care each week. This is a no-fuss, unpretentious, warm season grass which compensate looks with functionality.

5. Bufallo Grass

Since we have talked before about sustainable landscaping, Bufallo grass seems to be the very definition of hyperlocalism and cost-efficiency. Being the only grass native to Texas, it is resilient to draught and extremely decorative, adding a whispy edge to your landscape. However, it also needs irrigation and doesn’t sit well with foot traffic. It is recommended for smaller areas with high aesthetic value, boosting the property’s curb appeal.