- Bermudagrass: Drought-tolerant<\/a><\/li>
- Fine fescue: Handles shade<\/a><\/li>
- Buffalograss: Low-maintenance<\/a><\/li>
- Zoysiagrass: Durable under foot<\/a><\/li>
- Other grass options in southern New Mexico<\/a><\/li>
- Additional lawn care resources for southern New Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Bermudagrass: Drought-tolerant<\/span><\/h2>
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Forest & Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Bermudagrass is the most popular grass in southern New Mexico. Its drought and heat-tolerance makes it well suited to the state\u2019s warmer desert climate. It can also tolerate heavy foot traffic and needs little water. However, it doesn\u2019t like shade or cold, and it struggles with insects and diseases.<\/p>
If you want a Bermudagrass lawn, check out our article on How to Grow and Care for Bermudagrass<\/a>.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)
\u2013 Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p>Fine fescue: Handles shade<\/span><\/h2>
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Aaron Patton | Purdue’s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Fine fescue has delicate leaves and a high shade tolerance, making it one of the best grasses for shady lawns in southern New Mexico. Its high drought tolerance helps it survive in southern New Mexico\u2019s hot desert climate (assuming adequate irrigation). However, it struggles with heavy foot traffic and diseases.<\/p>
Read our article on How to Grow and Care for Fine Fescue<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<\/p>Buffalograss: Low-maintenance<\/span><\/h2>
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John Tann<\/a> | Flickr | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Buffalograss prides itself on not needing much care. Once established, it doesn\u2019t need much fertilizer, mowing, or water (although it will go dormant in summer without extra watering). It also doesn\u2019t need a lot of water.<\/p>
Where buffalograss needs help is with weeds. It has an open growth habit, so it constantly battles these thieves. You\u2019ll need to provide weed control to help it along.<\/p>
If you\u2019re set on a buffalograss lawn, read our article on How to Grow and Care for Buffalograss<\/a>.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:<\/strong>
\u2013 <\/strong>Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)
\u2013 Buffalograss seed (primed)<\/a> (5-lb. bag)<\/p>Zoysiagrass: Durable under foot<\/span><\/h2>
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Forest & Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Zoysiagrass is a great choice if you plan on having kids and pets run around in the yard. It has a high foot traffic tolerance and a strong but slow recovery habit. It likes full sun but will tolerate light shade.<\/p>
Despite a good drought tolerance, Zoysiagrass does grow brown during a drought. It\u2019s also vulnerable to diseases and can be invasive.<\/p>
Intrigued? Learn more about Zoysiagrass in our article on how to grow and care for it<\/a>.<\/p>
Grass Plug and Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 EZPlug Zoysia Plugs (50 Large Grass Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (50 Full & Lush Grass Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zoysia Plugs (100 Plugs)<\/a>
\u2013 Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p>Other grass options in southern New Mexico<\/span><\/h2>
Here are several other grasses that call southern New Mexico home:<\/p>
Kentucky bluegrass<\/span><\/h3>
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Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Kentucky bluegrass grows aggressively and is resilient to heavy foot traffic. It can be used in mixtures with perennial ryegrass and\/or tall fescue on athletic fields.<\/p>
Newer variants of Kentucky bluegrass exist that are heat tolerant and don\u2019t require much irrigation, allowing them to grow in all New Mexico lawns.<\/p>
If you\u2019re interested in a Kentucky bluegrass lawn, read our article on how to grow and care for it<\/a>.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p>Tall fescue<\/span><\/h3>
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Aaron Patton | Purdue’s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Tall fescue is a good general turfgrass for New Mexico due to its heat and drought tolerance, although it needs adequate irrigation to grow in southern New Mexico. It has good wear tolerance, but it needs frequent mowing and can\u2019t repair bare spots or thinning on its own. <\/p>
Read our article on How to Grow and Care for Tall Fescue<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>
Grass Seed Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)
\u2013 Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p>St. Augustinegrass<\/span><\/h3>
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Forest & Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> St. Augustinegrass is a heat-loving grass with wide blades, fast growth, and solid shade tolerance. Because of this, it\u2019s a popular warm-season turfgrass in southern New Mexico. That said, it needs mowing often and is vulnerable to chinch bugs and fungal diseases.<\/p>
Learn more about St. Augustinegrass in our article on how to grow and care for it<\/a>.<\/p>
Grass Plug Options:
<\/strong>\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Seville Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)
\u2013 Seed Ranch St Augustine Floratam Grass Plugs<\/a> (2 Trays)<\/p>Additional lawn care resources for southern New Mexico<\/span><\/h2>
For more help developing your green thumb, check out these useful guides to caring for your yard in southern New Mexico:<\/p>
Southern New Mexico Planting Zones<\/a><\/p>
17 Native New Mexico Plants for Your Landscape<\/a><\/p>
Hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>
Now that you know what the best grasses are for southern New Mexico, it\u2019s time to pick one – and we can help. Contact Lawn Love<\/a> and we\u2019ll send a professional who will help you pick the best one for your yard.<\/p>
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- Fine fescue: Handles shade<\/a><\/li>