... Plains, buffalo grass is a warm-season perennial turfgrass that tolerates drought and heat. Buffalo grass is low-growing and needs little water to thrive, spreading by above-ground stems called stolons. Buffalo grass is fairly resistant to most common lawn diseases.
...ent grass often used in sporting and recreational lawns. The establishment of turfgrass prevents erosion, and in urban centers reduces heat, noise, dust and glare, says University of Texas A&M. To establish turfgrass, the site requires preparation, proper selection of turfgrass, proper planting technique and maintenance.
...ntrol is often unnecessary. Only heavily infested lawns yellow and die from a powdery mildew infestation. The best long-term treatment is to change the conditions which caused powdery mildew to crop up in the first place.