Basics about Turf Grasses for New Mexico

Basics about Turf Grasses for New Mexico

Many homeowners would like a turf grass lawn, but might feel irresponsible watering a lawn in the arid Southwest. The key to choosing a turf grass is to determine the one most suited to the specific needs of your landscape. There are two different categories of turf...
Buffalo Grass, Bouteloua syn buchloe dactyloides

Buffalo Grass, Bouteloua syn buchloe dactyloides

Full Sun Medium Water   Mature Size: 3- 8” This native prairie grass is an excellent replacement for water thirsty Kentucky Bluegrass. Buffalo Grass doesn’t tolerate a lot of shade, but when grown in a sunny location it forms a durable turf able to withstand...
Blue Grama Grass, Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama Grass, Bouteloua gracilis

Full Sun Low Water Mature Size: 4-12” Blue Grama is another warm season grass that thrives in New Mexico. Its thin pale green blades give a Blue Grama lawn a pleasing, fine texture. Its distinctive seed heads, which appear in mid to late summer, resemble tiny purplish...