Before planting your drought tolerant grass, it is important to prepare the soil properly. So you have to remove any existing grass, weeds, or debris from the area. You can also incorporate organic matter such as compost into the soil to improve its fertility and water-holding capacity.
Drought tolerant grasses are conceived to survive with less water. So, when watering your lawn, you should go for occasional deep watering instead of light and frequent watering. This encourages the grass roots to go deeper into the soil, making them more resilient during the dry periods of the year. You should water your lawn only when it shows signs of drought stress, namely when it has a wilting or a bluish-gray color.
You should maintain a proper lawn care routine to ensure healthy drought tolerant grass. This involves mowing your lawn at the recommended height for your grass variety to encourage deep root growth and shade the soil, and to reduce the evaporation of water.
Also, you should observe how the grass responds to watering and make adjustments based on weather conditions and the grass’s appearance. During cooler and wetter periods, you should reduce or suspend irrigation to avoid excess watering.