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RE: Grass in Big D

John, Tamara, Martha, et al

Thanks for the advice on growing healthy grass in Dallas.  Of course we've hit the monsoon season so it looks like there will be some weed-pulling amidst the rains here.  I went out and looked at my yard closely and it appears I have a mix of St. Augustine and Bermuda (with the latter obviously being cheaper as it is used in place of patches that die or are  replaced by the water company when a water main break occurs...).  But Buffalo grass? What an interesting lead.  

Thanks again
Camille

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From:  John Huff [SMTP:jhu554@AIRMAIL.NET]
Sent:  Wednesday, March 18, 1998 2:02 AM
To:  Camille Krug
Cc:  sqft@lists.umsl.edu
Subject:  Re: Grass in Big D

Camille Krug wrote:
> 
> So, how do we grow grass in Dallas through the rainy season, freezing rain (post spring) season, and then the three (summer) months of 105 degrees (along with torrential tornadic rains!)? It seems that there has to be something out there that doesn't have to be soakable yet can withstand 24 hours without ten gallons of water (like I feel I pour into it during the summer: mornings and evenings).
> 
> I know that there are some grasses more suited to these extreme weather conditions.  I have St. Augustine but have noticed a nasty ration of "Dallas grass" (i.e., weeds) sprouting up this year already.  My apologies if these questions seem as if I am a lazy gardener but I prefer to spend time on the ornamental aspect of gardening versus the side which simply lays sod down!
> 
> Any help is appreciated.  And Happy St Pats!
> Camille Krug
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I prefer St. Augustine grass. It has the ability to choke out some
weeds. It is a very tough grass. I have a large back yard and in times
of drought the back yard gets no water. The garden of course gets plenty
of water. The grass has dried out to the extent it crunches when stepped
on. But, thens come a good rain and the St. Augustine comes back. Plus
it has the ability to creep into bare spots, if the bare spots are kept
moist. Just one person's opinion.
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