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Replant my yard with new grass in Harris county #861452

Asked March 14, 2024, 12:38 PM EDT

Due to the drought last year I lost most of my St Augustine grass and have mostly weeds and dollar grass. Is there a seeded grass for Harris county that might be a better way to regrass my yard than buying pieces of grass. I have added new dirt in most of my front yard and really looking to see if A and M has a good grass that might be planted in a yard that gets mostly all day sun?

Harris County Texas

Expert Response

Hello,

Most lawns did not fair well through last year's drought. It was tough!

St. Augustine does very well in full sun, however, it is only sold as sod.
Some tolerate shade, but they all mostly love sun.

Zoysia grass can tolerate shade, too
It will turn brown during drought.

Bermuda grass depending on the variety, is sold as sod, sprigs, plugs, and seed.
It does not do well in shade, but tolerates drought. Will turn brown during a freeze. This is probably the best choice. Common bermuda is the most available. That would be seeded about 1-2 lbs per 1000 square feet.

Here is our factsheet on Turfgrass Selection for Texas
https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/files/2022/03/2010-Turfgrass-Selection-for-Texaslres.pdf

Best of Luck!


An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 19, 2024, 12:41 PM EDT

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