HABITURF NATIVE LAWNS: HABITURF™ A MULTI-SPECIES MIX FOR NORTH, WEST AND CENTRAL TEXAS A Multi-Species Native Lawn That Involves Less Mowing, Less Water, Less Weeding - And Yes, Less Guilt. The Wildflower Center [in Austin] has developed a mixture of native grass species that works well in dry regions of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. Here are instructions for establishing a native lawn for these climates. The Mix. From research here at the Wildflower Center, we have found that a mix ofBouteloua dactyloides (buffalograss), Bouteloua gracilis (blue grama) and Hilaria belangeri (curly-mesquite) and other species needs less mowing, watering and weeding and also replicates natures shortgrass prairies. Although the species are different, these grasses have almost identically shaped leaves and color and produce a great-looking, even-textured, dense lawn that does well in full sun but also tolerates some percent shade. It will not grow under dense shade. The turf should have at least 4 - 5 hours of direct sun during the growing season. The seed mix is available from Douglass King Seeds Company. For every 1,000 square feet you will need about 3 to 4 pounds of HABITURF™. How often must I mow? Its up to you how long you want it, and depends on how much water it received, but under spring conditions once every 2 weeks at 4 - 6 inches height looks great. And in the heat of the summer once a month is OK if watered. If not then stop mowing until it greens up. You can mow once a year if you like a longer shag-pile look. How often must I fertilize? Never for lightly used lawns if you prepared the soil correctly. Otherwise a fall dressing with a low-nutrient, living-compost or compost tea plus an aeration (with a garden fork or similar tool) will certainly help.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:40:09 +0000
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