Which grass is best for your San Antonio lawn? Local experts recommend three warm-season options:
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Here\u2019s why these are the best grass types for your San Antonio lawn:
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Before we dive in, know that you may need to supplement your lawn with 6 inches of a topsoil mix<\/a> to give the grass a good foundation. San Antonio is known for its alkaline, thin soil<\/a>, so figure this step into your budget and timeline.<\/p> Bermudagrass<\/a> is a popular warm-season grass throughout the southern United States and is well suited for San Antonio lawns. It\u2019s drought-tolerant (unlikely to die in our dry climate) and can withstand and recover from high levels of foot traffic. If you have a lot of shade on your lawn, choose another grass \u2014 bermudagrass must have full sun. Grass Seed Options: St. Augustinegrass<\/a> is on this list as a special case. Only two varieties of St. Augustinegrass<\/a> are recommended for San Antonio: Floratam and Raleigh. These varieties are better adapted to San Antonio than most St. Augustine varieties, which struggle with alkaline soils, disease, and drought<\/a>. * Any grass that goes dormant will require watering<\/a> twice per month to keep it alive until rainfall resumes.<\/p> Grass Plug Options: Zoysiagrass<\/a> is a warm-season grass that is prized for its ability to withstand traffic, tolerate drought, and tolerate some shade. It has a relatively low nitrogen requirement and is a dense grass that crowds out most weeds. One downside is that it is very slow to establish from plugs, so sod is recommended. It will go brown during a drought but will most likely recover once the rain begins again. Grass Plug and Seed Options: Consider your lawn\u2019s unique needs before selecting a grass type: If you\u2019d like to spend less time working on your San Antonio yard, low-maintenance landscaping options can free up time to do more of those things you enjoy. Native plants<\/a> and native landscaping<\/a> also will save you B<\/a>water, time, and cash. Whichever route you choose, considering all of your options upfront can help you make the best decision for your landscape. If you love a green lawn but need a little help to get it that way, call a San Antonio lawn care professional<\/a> for help. Our lawn care pros will help you make the best, most sustainable decision for your lawn and budget, so you can have a lawn you\u2019ll be proud to share with family and friends. <\/em><\/p> 1. Bermudagrass<\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot (5 lb. bag)
\u2013 Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix (8.75-lb. bag)
\u2013 Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p> 2. St. Augustinegrass<\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)
\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<\/p> 3. Zoysiagrass<\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (50 Large Grass Plugs)
<\/a>\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (50 Full & Lush Grass Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (100 Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zoysia Emerald Grass Seeds (1\/8 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p> How to select the best grass type for your lawn<\/h2>
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