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Monday - January 27, 2014
From: Denison, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seeds and Seeding, Groundcovers, Grasses or Grass-like
Title: Native turf grass for Denison TX
Answered by: Barbara Medford
QUESTION:
I have researched many grasses for sandy soil in Denison,Tx that are easy mantainance. Habiturf has been recommended but is mostly Buffalo grass and is not recommended for sandy soil. What other options for a native grass are available? No Bermuda grass please.ANSWER:
We think you may have sent this new question before we posted our answer to your previous, similar one. Have a look at our previous answer.
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