Drought Tolerant Grass

Drought is the common calamity in India. Nevertheless, drought especially takes place in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Rajasthan and Gujarat are very dry. People, those are the natives of these states have to face the extreme trouble of drought. These states lack water just because of very

less rainfall. The temperatures of these states are very high and whatever water exists also vaporizes. People have to suffer each moment for water. They even do not get water for drinking and other necessities. How could they maintain a beautiful lawn in a beautiful bungalow? Even plants need water, also grass need water to remain green. Watering plants and grass is very necessary to prevent them getting brown and prevent to die.

To fulfill the extreme desire of having a beautiful green lawn, scientists invent a relevant solution. This great invention is drought tolerant grass. This grass can grow in any temperature neither it die in extremely hot weather nor in extreme cold. The drought tolerant grass has the unique factor; it does not need water. However, when the temperature reach below zero then this grass surely dies. There are so many types of drought tolerant grass, but they all have different factors depending on the atmosphere.

Various types of drought tolerant grass are as follows: Fescue grass, Bermuda grass, Zoysia grass, buffalo grass and St. Augustine grass and Bahia grass.

Bermuda grass, this grass has the capacity to tolerate the heavy traffic. This grass is also known as the sun lover grass. It needs frequent mowing and after drought, it frequently responds to water. It needs over seeding of rye grass to remain very green in winters. Some common drought tolerant cultivars are Tiff Sport, GN1, Grimes EXP, Tex Turf and Tiff way 419.

Drought Tolerant Grass

St. Augustine grass, it is very good grass for medium traffic. It has low green and dappled shaped leaves to prevent it from drying in summer; it has to water excessively in winters. The best drought resistant cultivar is Floratam.

Drought Tolerant Grass

Zoysia grass, this grass tolerates very less traffic in the comparison of Bermuda and St. Augustine. When this grass spreads all over, it looks like a green velvet carpet. It gives a very soft and cozy feeling. It look likes to be a green padded mattress. Drought resistant cultivars of Zoysia grass are Empire, El Toro, Jamur and Palisdaes.

Drought Tolerant Grass

Buffalo grass is found near mid east. To grow buffalo grass sun light is needed. It does not bare very much traffic. After establishing, it requires minimum water. Centipede grass, this grass grows very slow, it is found in two shades of green, and they are lime green and apple green. This is one of the best grasses, it also enhances the beauty and it has very low maintenance. It attracts towards sun but is sensitive of shade. Bahia grass is best among others; it has a very good strength of tolerating the traffic and the good effect of fighting with disease. It is also a very good drought tolerant grass.

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