Grass Roots

Have you ever been in the middle of a Texas Summer and marveled at the prairie grasses and flowers? Somehow these plants thrive without irrigation, while lawn grasses are barely hanging on. Prairie Grasses (below) have massive root systems that sustain the plants. These root systems often exceed 6 feet deep.

. Compared with typical turf, St Augustine or Bermuda Grass (below), is much more resilient to drought. It's no wonder so many people are making the switch to native landscaping!