Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Water: Only water when there’s little rainfall Maintenance: Medium to low Tall fescue is a cool-season grass that does well in the Pacific Northwest and South.

Think outside the turf box and consider beautiful ornamental grasses. They'll add dramatic effects to any landscape or garden.

Buffalo grass has been promoted as the best of the new grasses developed to be drought-tolerant and water-wise. It is a native plant that requires very little water, goes dormant during drought ...

It is the only Water Department in the region to promote water conservation by selling grass seed that requires less watering, according to General Manager Savas Danos.

That traumatizes the grass, which requires large amounts of water and fertilizer to rebound. That watering, however, initiates a cycle of environmental devastation.

When Should I Water My Grass? Timing is important when it comes to watering your grass. You'll save water (and money) and have a better looking lawn if you know the best time to water your grass.

Native types of grass typically need less water than non-native grasses. Plus, they can make your lawn more fun. Here are nine options.

Green lawns don't have to be water hogs. From blue grama to red fescue, learn more about 10 drought-resistant grasses for a low-maintenance lawn.

Most grasses require four to six hours of sunlight daily, but some tolerate partial shade. A few ornamental grasses favor wet conditions but most are drought-tolerant.

The most shade tolerant species of bermuda grasses require the equivalent of about five to six hours of direct sunlight daily. Even slightly dappled shade cannot provide that.

All plants need water, but there is such a thing as too much or too little water. Many species of grass used for lawns are susceptible to under or overwatering.

If you’re looking to hit the green you may be seeing less and less of it. Golf courses are being required to cut their water budgets even more to conserve water.