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Question:
We would appreciate you recommendation on which type of grass to use for around our new swimming pool. The natural soil in the area is 2-6 inches of heavy black soil over SOLID caliche/rock. It currently supports natives such as cedars, mesquite, horseherb, bluebonnets, spiderwort, etc. We intend to backfill/top dress around the pool area (approx 2000 sq ft) with a minimum of 4 inches of high-quality topsoil (GardenVille's "4-way mix"). The pool area will have a very natural, native look - not manicured. We intend to use sod, not seed or plugs. The area will be maintained "organically" - we do not use pesticides/herbicides. Would zoysia, buffalo, or some other grass be best? Also, can I "seed over" these grasses with wildflower seeds or will one compete with the other?
Answer:
I assume that the area you intend to sod with turf is in the full sun. If so, I recommend that one of the wide bladed zoysias (El Toro or JaMur) be used. These zoysias can be maintained using a regular rotary mower. Zoysia does not lend itself to overseeding. Buffalo grass would. However, buffalo will not withstand the foot traffic that you will have around the pool. And since it is ideal for overseeding with wildflowers, it will have constant weed problems the rest of the year.
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