{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-category-category-js","path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/plano/","result":{"pageContext":{"posts":[{"node":{"id":"02895bd5-14bc-5054-b48c-cb1b0972acb9","slug":"low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas-plano","path":"/lawn-care/tx/plano/low-maintenance-landscaping-ideas-plano/","status":"publish","template":"","format":"standard","author":{"description":"Stuart Kushner is a writer and aspiring product designer based in New York City. When he isn’t doing either, Stuart enjoys heavy metal music, exercise, and trying new food and drinks.","name":"Stuart Kushner","id":"82e51515-0cd6-5b19-a026-570eb408a24e","path":"/author/stuart-kushner/","avatar_urls":{"wordpress_96":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/159400686ba92aeb1f5d3503e0246fc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g"}},"categories":[{"id":"205f24d4-c1e5-5728-bb28-8ba70eecbc7a","name":"Lawn Care","count":432,"path":"/category/lawn-care/"},{"id":"eeca14ff-595b-559f-93ba-b53dc08466da","name":"Plano","count":3,"path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/plano/"},{"id":"0f9826dc-fc31-550e-9967-1b3bf51f2bdb","name":"Texas","count":72,"path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/"}],"date":"April 11th, 2023","excerpt":"<p>Doing yard work in Plano’s sweltering heat is no fun. Here’s a solution: Transform your landscape with plants that are both attractive and require little maintenance.&nbsp; Check out these low-maintenance landscaping ideas for Plano, and you may thank us for saving you time and aggravation. In this article: Native Plants Photo Credit: Public Domain Pictures [&hellip;]</p>\n","content":"\n<p>Doing yard work in Plano’s sweltering heat is no fun. Here’s a solution: Transform your landscape with plants that are both attractive and require little maintenance.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these low-maintenance landscaping ideas for Plano, and you may thank us for saving you time and aggravation.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#native\">Native Plants</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#xeriscape\">Xeriscape Landscaping</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#grasses\">Low Maintenance Grasses</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cover\">Ground Cover</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hardscaping\">Hardscaping</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"native\">Native Plants</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scarlet-Sage.jpg\" alt=\"red scarlet sage flowers with green leaves\" class=\"wp-image-12144\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scarlet-Sage.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scarlet-Sage-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scarlet-Sage-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scarlet-Sage-600x400.jpg 600w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Scarlet-Sage-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=323067&amp;picture=scarlet-sage-salvia-close-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain Pictures</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to maximize your garden’s beauty while minimizing the time you put into it, add some native plants.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they grow naturally in Plano, native plants are accustomed to its climate and soil conditions, making them more drought-tolerant and pest- and disease-resistant than non-native plants. They also attract pollinators like birds and butterflies, giving the critters a source of food and shelter, so everyone wins.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of Plano’s best native plants include:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mexican plum (prunus mexicana)</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scarlet sage (salvia coccinea)</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turk’s cap red (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum)</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texas sage (leucophyllum frutescens)</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of Texas native plants:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They provide food and shelter for wildlife.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>They don’t require pesticides or fertilizers.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>They keep Plano’s ecosystem healthy.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xeriscape\">Xeriscape Landscaping</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Native-Texas-Xeriscape-Garden-Blooming.jpg\" alt=\"Garden in Texas with a lawn and xeriscaping on the side next to the wooden fence\" class=\"wp-image-13628\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Native-Texas-Xeriscape-Garden-Blooming.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Native-Texas-Xeriscape-Garden-Blooming-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Native-Texas-Xeriscape-Garden-Blooming-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Native-Texas-Xeriscape-Garden-Blooming-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrloggy/4696606251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Korye Logan</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xeriscaping allows you to water your plants enough to keep your lawn healthy and lush but not to the point where you’re wasting water. As a result, you reduce water usage, lowering your water bill.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://aggie-hort.tamu.edu/plantanswers/drought/drought1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xeriscaping</a> incorporates seven principles:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Landscape design</strong>: This lets you determine what water sources you need for your landscape and how to use them properly</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil analysis and improvement</strong>: Quality soil retains moisture, encouraging plant growth, but you need to understand what soils help plants thrive in your region.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Picking the appropriate plants</strong>: You want drought-tolerant and aesthetically pleasing plants.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce turf</strong>: Since xeriscaping aims to reduce water waste, you want a small lawn. Steps include picking drought-tolerant grass or replacing your lawn with ground covers.&nbsp;</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficient irrigation</strong>: Use irrigation systems that water the roots and avoid sprinklers that water areas outside your turf.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use of mulches in your flower beds</strong>: Mulch prevents evaporation and weed growth.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appropriate maintenance</strong>: Pulling weeds, pruning shrubs and trees, and replacing the mulch help keep your xeriscape healthy.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Xeriscaping also involves water conservation tactics, such as mowing at the proper height and fertilizing once in spring and fall.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of xeriscaping:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces your water bill</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases property value</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saves you time</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces the need for chemical treatments.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreases energy use and pollution</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grasses\">Low Maintenance Grasses</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"635\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UC-Verde-Buffalograss-1.jpg\" alt=\"California Buffalograss in a house backyard in California\" class=\"wp-image-12400\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UC-Verde-Buffalograss-1.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UC-Verde-Buffalograss-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UC-Verde-Buffalograss-1-768x610.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UC-Verde-Buffalograss-1-480x381.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/11525626@N00/3881086173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susan Harris</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant grasses do well in Texas&#8217; intense heat. The ones that work best in this environment are:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://aggie-hort.tamu.edu/plantanswers/turf/publications/zoysia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zoysiagrass</strong></a>: This grass is not only drought-tolerant but handles heavy foot traffic. However, it grows slowly, giving it poor recuperative potential.&nbsp;</li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://aggieturf.tamu.edu/texas-turfgrasses/centipedegrass/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Centipedegrass</strong></a>: Centipedegrass performs well in acidic soils and doesn’t need a lot of mowing but doesn’t tolerate traffic and shade that well.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https://aggieturf.tamu.edu/texas-turfgrasses/buffalograss/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Buffalograss</strong></a>: This warm-season grass handles diseases, mowing, and drought well but struggles in shade and heavy foot traffic.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of planting low-maintenance grasses:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They thrive in your region’s climate</li>\n\n\n\n<li>They don’t need much water</li>\n\n\n\n<li>No extra fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less mowing needed</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cover\">Ground Cover</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"645\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Straggler-Daisy.jpg\" alt=\"Straggler Daisy\" class=\"wp-image-13629\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Straggler-Daisy.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Straggler-Daisy-300x242.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Straggler-Daisy-768x619.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Straggler-Daisy-480x387.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Starr_080607-7281_Calyptocarpus_vialis_%28cropped%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ground cover is an excellent alternative to grass. They are low-growing flowers and shrubs that crawl horizontally across the ground and are cheaper and require less maintenance than grass. Some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=7198\" target=\"_blank\">ground covers</a> include yellow stonecrop (sedum nuttallianum), straggler daisy (calyptocarpus vialis), and chisme (portulaca pilosa).</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of ground cover:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No need to mow your lawn</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer weeds and pests</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less water needed</li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need for fertilizer</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hardscaping\">Hardscaping</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Texas-Patio.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a patio and backyard landscaping in the background in Texas\" class=\"wp-image-13630\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Texas-Patio.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Texas-Patio-300x224.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Texas-Patio-768x574.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Texas-Patio-510x382.jpg 510w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Texas-Patio-480x359.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/txcustompatios/6461993641/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Custom Patios</a> / Flickr / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardscapes are any non-living elements in your yard. Their purpose overall is to improve how your outdoor space functions. For example, adding a fence or gate gives your space more privacy. Hardscapes also add value and curb appeal to your home. Imagine how your home would look to a potential buyer if its yard were covered in beautiful flowers.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of hardscapes are:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fireplaces</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walkways</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative boulders</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decks</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patios</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gazebos</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor kitchens</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock gardens</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stone pavers</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water features</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of hardscapes:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make your outdoor living space more functional</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase your home’s <a href=\"https://allenoutdoorstl.com/hardscaping-2/7-benefits-of-adding-hardscaping-to-your-landscaping/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">curb appeal</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease lawn mowing and maintenance needs</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix grade problems</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add some privacy</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help?</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing some of these low-maintenance landscaping techniques allows Plano homeowners to spend less time in the hot sun and more time doing what they love.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call one of Wikilawn’s <a href=\"https://www.wikilawn.com/lawn-care/tx/plano/\">local pros</a>, and we’ll happily do the work for you. If you have any questions about maintenance services, lawn maintenance, or lawn care, we’ll answer any questions you might have.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Photo Credit: Aldridge House / <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plano_October_2015_25_%28Aldridge_House%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Barera</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p>\n","title":"Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Plano Texas","featured_media":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/1789c/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.jpg","srcSet":"/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/107df/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.jpg 320w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/293e9/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.jpg 500w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/f2cbb/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.jpg 800w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/1789c/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.jpg 960w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/c26c2/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.jpg 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/1dd6e/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/67b76/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.webp 320w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/8df11/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.webp 500w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/98a65/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.webp 800w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/1dd6e/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.webp 960w,\n/static/81bee832e43bed31cb5487f121caee74/3cc96/Aldridge-House-Plano-Tx.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px"}}}},"yoast_meta":{"yoast_wpseo_title":"Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Plano, Texas","yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Rather than toil away in the hot sun doing lawn work, try some of these low-maintenance landscaping ideas for your Plano yard."}}},{"node":{"id":"3b247f67-2bd1-541a-8473-53763be8f08a","slug":"best-native-plants-plano","path":"/lawn-care/tx/plano/best-native-plants-plano/","status":"publish","template":"","format":"standard","author":{"description":"Stuart Kushner is a writer and aspiring product designer based in New York City. When he isn’t doing either, Stuart enjoys heavy metal music, exercise, and trying new food and drinks.","name":"Stuart Kushner","id":"82e51515-0cd6-5b19-a026-570eb408a24e","path":"/author/stuart-kushner/","avatar_urls":{"wordpress_96":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/159400686ba92aeb1f5d3503e0246fc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g"}},"categories":[{"id":"205f24d4-c1e5-5728-bb28-8ba70eecbc7a","name":"Lawn Care","count":432,"path":"/category/lawn-care/"},{"id":"eeca14ff-595b-559f-93ba-b53dc08466da","name":"Plano","count":3,"path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/plano/"},{"id":"0f9826dc-fc31-550e-9967-1b3bf51f2bdb","name":"Texas","count":72,"path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/"}],"date":"April 6th, 2023","excerpt":"<p>Are you working on some landscape design but don’t know where to start? Get some native plants. They evolved in your area, making them well-equipped to handle the local climate. What are the advantages of using native plants in North Texas? There are several: When choosing new plants, remember that Plano, and the rest of [&hellip;]</p>\n","content":"\n<p>Are you working on some landscape design but don’t know where to start? Get some native plants. They evolved in your area, making them well-equipped to handle the local climate.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the advantages of using native plants in North Texas? There are several:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They provide a habitat and food for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>They’re drought-tolerant, letting you conserve water.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>They’re adapted to the ecosystem, so they require no special pampering or fertilizing.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>They add diversity to the ecosystem while keeping it healthy.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing new plants, remember that Plano, and the rest of Collin County, sit in <a href=\"https://ccmgatx.org/resources/whats-my-zone/#:~:text=Collin%20County%20is%20Zone%208a&amp;text=The%20USDA%20Hardiness%20Zone%20Map,United%20States%20Department%20of%20Agriculture.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hardiness zone</a> 8a, meaning its coldest temperatures range from 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Plum\">Mexican Plum</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Sage\">Scarlet Sage</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Red\">Turk’s Cap Red</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Daisy\">Blackfoot Daisy</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#texas\">Texas Sage</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#verbena\">Prairie verbena</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Pavonia\">Pavonia</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Plum\">Mexican Plum (prunus Mexicana)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://lawnlove.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/mexican-plum-tree.jpeg\" alt=\"Mexican plum tree with beautiful pinkish white flowers.\" class=\"wp-image-4208\"/></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/46183897@N00/46685452194/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Nunnally</a> / Flickr / <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plum lovers, the <a href=\"https://www.centraltexasgardener.org/resource/mexican-plum/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexican plum tree</a> is for you! This tree sprouts white flowers in spring and plums in the fall. It grows up to 25 feet tall at maturity, making it a good choice for small gardens.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mexican plum tree is a favorite with pollinators and, according to <a href=\"http://texastreeid.tamu.edu/content/TreeDetails/?id=85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M</a>, is drought-tolerant. A fun fact is that this tree is usually the first to flower in March, marking the end of winter in Texas.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant</strong> <strong>type</strong>: Tree</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun to partial shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Adapts to sandy, loam, clay, or limestone. Prefers well-drained soil</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Medium</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 25 feet</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sage\">Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://lawnlove.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of clusters of vibrant scarlet salvia flowers\" class=\"wp-image-7477\"/></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Salvia_splendens_Red_Hot_Sally_0zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">David J. Stang</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name suggests, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/scarlet-sage-salvia-coccinea/\" target=\"_blank\">scarlet sage</a> features a spiraling pattern of scarlet flowers. Hummingbirds love the nectar these flowers produce (this plant is also called hummingbird sage for this reason), as do butterflies and bees.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most types of sage, scarlet sage thrives in full sun but can tolerate shade and needs well-drained soil. It doesn’t do well in cold weather, so wait until the soil is warm before planting it.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant type</strong>: Flowering plant</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun, partial shade, shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Sandy, loam, clay loam, rocky, caliche type</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Annual, but usually reseeds easily</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 1-3 feet tall, 1 foot wide</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Red\">Turk’s Cap Red (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Turks-Cap.jpg\" alt=\"red turk's cap flowers with green leaves\" class=\"wp-image-12146\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Turks-Cap.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Turks-Cap-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Turks-Cap-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Turks-Cap-600x400.jpg 600w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Turks-Cap-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Turkcap_(Malvaviscus_arboreus_var._drummondii)_photographed_in_San_Jacinto_County,_Texas,_USA_(16_August_2014).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Farr</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://txmg.org/hendersonmg/plant-library/turks-cap-red/\" target=\"_blank\">Turk’s cap red</a> is one of Texas’ most popular ornamentals. In the summer and fall, the petals of its bright red flowers fold into each other, forming a closed bloom. Hummingbirds and butterflies love them.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once established, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=MAARD\" target=\"_blank\">Turk’s cap</a> is drought-tolerant. Its red berry-like fruit is edible either raw or cooked, and it tastes like an apple. It’s considered a Texas Superstar plant because it grows exceptionally well in Texas’ harsh conditions.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant</strong> <strong>type</strong>: Annual</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun, partial sun, shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Sandy, loamy, clay, limestone</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Medium</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 2-3 feet tall (up to 9 feet), 3-5 feet wide</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Daisy\">Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://lawnlove.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rsz_131643526215_71548d6920_h-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of a white and purple Blackfoot daisy\" class=\"wp-image-7272\"/></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/132295270@N07/31643526215/\" target=\"_blank\">Renee Grayson</a> / Flickr / <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blackfoot daisy is the perfect plant for edging beds or rocky outcroppings. It can handle extreme cold and extreme heat, and it’s said to be deer-resistant.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://www.centraltexasgardener.org/resource/blackfoot-daisy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackfoot daisies</a> are covered in narrow leaves and white, daisy-like flowers from spring to fall. They also don’t need much water, but they need well-draining soil.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant</strong> <strong>type</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Sun, part shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Dry, rocky, calcareous</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 6 inches to 1 foot tall and wide</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"texas\">Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5956822938_67616c59c4_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"texas sage\" class=\"wp-image-62078\"/></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/time_anchor/5956822938\" target=\"_blank\">time anchor</a> / Flickr / <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas sage is the official shrub of Texas. It’s a low-maintenance shrub that can withstand heat and drought. However, it requires full sun to bloom and remain healthy, and it doesn’t like shade. It prefers alkaline, well-drained soil.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though wide varieties of <a href=\"https://www.centraltexasgardener.org/resource/cenizo/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas sage</a> exist, the most common ones have gray-green leaves with light lavender flowers.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant</strong> <strong>type</strong>: Shrub</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Well-drained alkaline soil or acidic soil with added dolomitic limestone</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 8 feet</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verbena\">Prairie verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida var. Bipinnatifida)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://lawnlove.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rsz_4596500345_9f38e0a8fa_c.jpg\" alt=\"cluster of light purple prairie verbena flowers\" class=\"wp-image-4637\"/></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/46802541@N02/4596500345/\" target=\"_blank\">mikeumo</a> / Flickr / <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-ND 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prairie verbena is a short-lived perennial prized for its purple flowers and a long blooming season from March to December. It attracts birds and butterflies and is deer resistant. Additionally, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=GLBIB\" target=\"_blank\">prairie verbena</a> works well as either a groundcover or along walkways and paths.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant</strong> <strong>type</strong>: Flowering plant/wildflower</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun, partial shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Clay, loam, or sand, well-drained</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 6-12 inches tall and 1-2 feet wide</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pavonia\">Pavonia (Pavonia lasiopetala)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pavonia.jpg\" alt=\"pink pavonia flower with green leaves\" class=\"wp-image-12145\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pavonia.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pavonia-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pavonia-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pavonia-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1607880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pxhere</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the rock rose, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://aggie-hort.tamu.edu/ornamentals/nativeshrubs/pavonialasiopetal.htm\" target=\"_blank\">pavonia</a> is a popular plant in Texas. It has a long bloom period (from spring to fall), accepts full sun to half shade, and thrives in numerous soils and irrigation conditions. It grows pink hibiscus-like flowers that open in the morning and close as the temperatures rise.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant</strong> <strong>type</strong>: Shrub</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun</strong>: Full sun, partial shade</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soil</strong>: Rocky, sandy, clay, loam</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration</strong>: Perennial</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mature</strong> <strong>height</strong>: 1.5-4 feet tall and 3 feet wide</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ About Native Plants in Plano</h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How should I water my native plants?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">After planting, water your native plants once a week for six months. Skip watering each week it rains. When summer arrives, water any plants that show signs of heat stress. Otherwise, let Mother Nature do the rest.  <br/>  <br/> </p> </div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I gather native plants from the wild?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It’s not recommended that you gather native plants from the wild, and in some states, it’s illegal. Because transporting native plants is a delicate process, buying them from a nursery is recommended.<br/>  <br/> </p> </div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are native plants endangered?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Center for Plant Conservation states that more than 850 species of native plants are endangered. You need a special permit to dig up endangered plants.<br/> <br/></p> </div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How local do my native plants need to be?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The more local, the better. Don’t freak out if you can’t find the perfect plants. Start with plants native to your county or state and go from there.  <br/> <br/> </p> </div> </div>\n\n\n\n<p></p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Final Word</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After finding the right plants, your lawn is next. Complement your yard with one of the best grass types for Plano. Then hire one of Wikilawn’s <a href=\"https://www.wikilawn.com/lawn-care/tx/plano/\">local pros</a> to do the work for you.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https://pixnio.com/flora-plants/flowers/native-blossoms-wanneroo#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixnio</a></p>\n","title":"Best Native Plants for Plano, Texas","featured_media":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/1789c/Native-plants.jpg","srcSet":"/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/107df/Native-plants.jpg 320w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/293e9/Native-plants.jpg 500w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/f2cbb/Native-plants.jpg 800w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/1789c/Native-plants.jpg 960w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/c26c2/Native-plants.jpg 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/1dd6e/Native-plants.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/67b76/Native-plants.webp 320w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/8df11/Native-plants.webp 500w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/98a65/Native-plants.webp 800w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/1dd6e/Native-plants.webp 960w,\n/static/413df98d0ef7adeb7bd21a9968029632/3cc96/Native-plants.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px"}}}},"yoast_meta":{"yoast_wpseo_title":"Best Native Plants for Plano, Texas | Wikilawn","yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Want landscaping that is both attractive and hardy? Check out these suggestions for native plants that thrive in Plano's hot, dry climate"}}},{"node":{"id":"f1af7a6b-7d06-5dfc-bbba-ebd2818cc999","slug":"best-grass-types-plano","path":"/lawn-care/tx/plano/best-grass-types-plano/","status":"publish","template":"","format":"standard","author":{"description":"Stuart Kushner is a writer and aspiring product designer based in New York City. When he isn’t doing either, Stuart enjoys heavy metal music, exercise, and trying new food and drinks.","name":"Stuart Kushner","id":"82e51515-0cd6-5b19-a026-570eb408a24e","path":"/author/stuart-kushner/","avatar_urls":{"wordpress_96":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/159400686ba92aeb1f5d3503e0246fc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g"}},"categories":[{"id":"205f24d4-c1e5-5728-bb28-8ba70eecbc7a","name":"Lawn Care","count":432,"path":"/category/lawn-care/"},{"id":"eeca14ff-595b-559f-93ba-b53dc08466da","name":"Plano","count":3,"path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/plano/"},{"id":"0f9826dc-fc31-550e-9967-1b3bf51f2bdb","name":"Texas","count":72,"path":"/category/lawn-care/tx/"}],"date":"March 21st, 2023","excerpt":"<p>You don’t want your Plano lawn to be plain-o. OK, bad puns aside, if you&#8217; have a home built or want a new, &#8216;re trying to establish a beautiful, green lawn to replace your old, withered one, try out these grass types that are ideal for Plano. In this article: Bermudagrass BermudagrassPhoto Credit:&nbsp;Matt Lavin&nbsp;/ Flickr [&hellip;]</p>\n","content":"\n<p>You don’t want your Plano lawn to be plain-o. OK, bad puns aside, if you&#8217; have a home built or want a new, &#8216;re trying to establish a beautiful, green lawn to replace your old, withered one, try out these grass types that are ideal for Plano.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Augustinegrass\">St. Augustinegrass</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Buffalograss\">Buffalograss</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Centipedegrass\">Centipedegrass</a></li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ about grass types for Plano</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"398\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bermudagrass.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12208\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bermudagrass.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bermudagrass-300x149.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bermudagrass-768x382.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bermudagrass-480x239.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bermudagrass<br>Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/4080038677\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Lavin</a>&nbsp;/ Flickr /&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Watershed/growgreen/3_7_12_2011_turfgrass_selection_for_texas_handout_1_chalmers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bermudagrass</a> is the most common grass in Plano (and all of North Texas). Plano has two types of Bermudagrass: common and hybrid. Common is a light-green grass with a coarse leaf texture, making it better for lawns. Hybrid is darker, finer, and more aggressive, making it better for golf courses and sports fields.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bermudagrass is incredibly drought-resistant (valuable in Texas’ hot summers), tolerates heavy foot traffic, and grows well in most soil types, even the coarse, sandy variety found in many places in the Southwest. It’s also a versatile grass, as it’s usable in many settings like golf courses, lawns, and athletic fields. However, Bermudagrass doesn’t tolerate shade well.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classification</strong>: Warm-season grass</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spreads</strong> <strong>by</strong>: Both stolons and rhizomes</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shade</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drought</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: High</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foot</strong> <strong>traffic</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: High</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maintenance</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mowing</strong> <strong>Height</strong>: 1.5 &#8211; 2.5 inches</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>disease</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Augustinegrass\">St. Augustinegrass</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Augustinegrass.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12209\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Augustinegrass.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Augustinegrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Augustinegrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Augustinegrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St.-Augustinegrass-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">St. Augustinegrass<br>Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stenotaphrum_secundatum_variegatum-1-the_regent_hill-yercaud-salem-India.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Yercaud-elango</a>&nbsp;/ Wikimedia Commons /&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 4.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in an urban area, you’ve probably seen <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://aggieturf.tamu.edu/texas-turfgrasses/st-augustinegrass/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Augustinegrass</a>. That’s because it’s more shade-tolerant than other grasses. It also handles being mowed at a higher height than other warm-season grasses, so it’s popular in lawns.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>What it doesn’t tolerate is cold, so it doesn’t thrive in winter. It also struggles under heavy foot traffic, drought, and diseases. However, a well-maintained St. Augustinegrass lawn feels like a carpet (hence its other name, “carpet grass”), making the extra steps worth it.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classification</strong>: Warm-season grass</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spreads</strong> <strong>by</strong>: Stolon</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shade</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: High</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drought</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foot</strong> <strong>traffic</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maintenance</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mowing</strong> <strong>Height</strong>: 2.5 &#8211; 3.5 inches</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>disease</strong>: High</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Buffalograss\">Buffalograss</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalograss.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12210\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalograss.jpeg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalograss-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalograss-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalograss-510x382.jpeg 510w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buffalograss-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Buffalograss<br>Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://pixnio.com/textures-and-patterns/grass-texture/buffalo-grass-texture#\" target=\"_blank\">Titus Tscharntke</a>&nbsp;/ Pixnio /&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://pixnio.com/creative-commons-license\" target=\"_blank\">CC0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buffalograss is an excellent choice for drought-prone regions. It thrives in areas that don’t get much rain and can tolerate cold better than other warm-season grasses. It’s also a low-maintenance grass that doesn’t require a lot of mowing.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Watershed/growgreen/3_7_12_2011_turfgrass_selection_for_texas_handout_1_chalmers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">buffalograss</a> doesn’t do well in the shade. It also doesn’t thrive with too much water; overwatering causes weeds and other grasses to invade it.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classification</strong>: Warm-season grass</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spreads</strong> <strong>by</strong>: Rhizome</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shade</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drought</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: High</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foot</strong> <strong>traffic</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maintenance</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Very Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mowing</strong> <strong>Height</strong>: 2-3 inches</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>disease</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Centipedegrass\">Centipedegrass&nbsp;</h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Centipedegrass.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12212\" srcset=\"https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Centipedegrass.jpg 800w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Centipedegrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Centipedegrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Centipedegrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https://wp.wikilawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Centipedegrass-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" /></figure></div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Centipedegrass<br>Photo Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Centipede_Grass.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Becwar</a>&nbsp;/ Wikimedia Commons /&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\">CC0 1.0</a></p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Watershed/growgreen/3_7_12_2011_turfgrass_selection_for_texas_handout_1_chalmers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centipedegrass</a> is a slow-growing and coarse-leafed grass that requires little maintenance. It doesn’t need much fertilizer or mowing.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its most prominent issues are that it needs a lot of sun and doesn’t tolerate traffic or prolonged drought. It’s also susceptible to herbicides.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classification</strong>: Warm-season grass</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spreads</strong> <strong>by</strong>: Stolon</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shade</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drought</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: High</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foot</strong> <strong>traffic</strong> <strong>tolerance</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maintenance</strong> <strong>needs</strong>: Low</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mowing</strong> <strong>Height</strong>: 1.5-2 inches</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potential</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>disease</strong>: Moderate</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ about grass types for Plano</h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best grass type for a lawn with a lot of shade?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you have a shady lawn, St. Augustinegrass is your best bet. <br/>  <br/></p> </div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best grass type for a lawn that gets a lot of foot traffic?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bermudagrass is the way to go if multiple legs stampede around your yard. <br/>  <br/></p> </div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I don’t like doing yard work. What grass type should I get?</strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">All lawns require some work to keep them healthy, but if you want a lawn that requires little maintenance, go for either centipedegrass or bermudagrass.<br/>   <br/>  </p> </div> </div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the right grass and plants for your Plano landscape&nbsp;</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these grass types excels in different conditions, but there’s no right or wrong. It depends on your living conditions and which one works best for you.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you find the right grass types, your next step will be to spruce up your yard with some of the best native plants in Plano, as they’ll grow well with little maintenance.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure what to do or need a helping hand, contact one of Wikilawn’s <a href=\"https://www.wikilawn.com/lawn-care/tx/plano/\">lawn care pros</a>, and we’ll be happy to help.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Image Credit: Sears house Plano / <a href=\"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sears_House_Plano_Il4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A. McMurray</a> / Wikimedia Commons / <a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0</a></p>\n","title":"4 Best Grass Types for Plano, Texas","featured_media":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/1789c/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.jpg","srcSet":"/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/107df/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.jpg 320w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/293e9/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.jpg 500w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/f2cbb/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.jpg 800w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/1789c/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.jpg 960w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/c26c2/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.jpg 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/1dd6e/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/67b76/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.webp 320w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/8df11/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.webp 500w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/98a65/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.webp 800w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/1dd6e/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.webp 960w,\n/static/0b787766ed1be93e79d9b883a4647255/3cc96/1280px-Sears_House_Plano_Il4-1.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px"}}}},"yoast_meta":{"yoast_wpseo_title":"4 Best Grass Types for Plano, Texas | Wikilawn","yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"If you need a new lawn or want to turn your Plano lawn from ordinary to extraordinary, consider one of these grass types."}}}],"metaTitle":"Everything You Need to Know About Plano Page % Page | Wikilawn %","metaDescription":"Looking for info on Plano ? 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