How Do You Landscape With Beach Grass?
Beach grass can be used to add different textures and colors to back yards. When used in windy areas, the grass produces a rippling movement that contributes an exciting natural element. Sandy soils susceptible to drought and erosion can benefit from beach grass. Make sure your planting sites receive full sun and good drainage. The best time to plant beach grass is between October and March; however, frozen ground is not hospitable to beach grass, so plant before the first freeze. Conduct a soil pH test on your yard. You can buy a soil-testing kit at your local gardening supply store or county extension office. Dig down to six inches and collect soil samples in sterile containers. Send away your samples to the address provided on your kit and wait for the results. Beach grass like the American beach grass needs to planted in a soil pH range between 5.5 and 6.5. Test your soil’s draining capabilities by digging a hole six inches deep and filling with water. If the water is absorbed with
