Texas Drought-Defy Bundle

Kill or fully remove existing vegetation before seeding. In Texas, Bermudagrass and Johnson Grass are the most aggressive competitors — do not attempt to overseed into existing stands.

Treat with a non-selective herbicide (following label intervals) or scalp and solarize with clear plastic for 6–8 summer weeks. Rake area to bare soil.

In heavy black clay, a shallow tilling pass (2 inches) improves seed contact. On caliche soils, break the surface crust before broadcasting.

Mix all three species together in the spreader hopper and broadcast at 2.5–3 lb per 1,000 sq ft. Cover in two passes for even distribution. After broadcasting, drag a rake lightly over the surface to press seed into the top 1/4 inch, or use a lawn roller.

Good seed-to-soil contact is especially important in Texas's sandy soils, where broadcast seed can dry out rapidly between waterings. Water in immediately after seeding.

Water twice daily for the first 2–3 weeks to keep the soil surface moist during germination. White Clover germinates first (7–14 days), followed by Blue Grama (14–28 days) and Buffalograss (21–40 days).

Once seedlings reach 2–3 inches, taper irrigation to every other day, then weekly. In Texas summer heat, early morning watering reduces evaporation and fungal risk.

Avoid letting the seedbed dry out completely before Buffalograss germinates.

After the first full growing season, this mix is largely self-sustaining. Water deeply once a month in summer during severe drought; in years with normal rainfall (28–35 inches in the Hill Country), no supplemental irrigation is needed.

Mow 2–4 times per season at 3–4 inches. Do not fertilize — White Clover supplies natural nitrogen and excess fertilizer encourages weed competition.

Spot-treat any broad-leaf weeds in year one before the stand fully closes.