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Choose Warm Season Grasses

Warm season grasses such as Buffalo, Couch, and Kikuyu use to 60% less water than cool season grasses. As warm season grasses come from the warmer parts of the world, they are better able to cope with high temperatures and survive extended dry periods.

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Warm Season Grasses
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