A Texas summer puts every yard to the test. The heat is intense, and keeping outdoor spaces looking their best starts with the right lawn care routine.
In COLTON®, we made sure yours is ready for it. The landscaping throughout the community was thoughtfully designed from the ground up, with turf, native plants, and outdoor features chosen specifically to withstand the Texas heat while maintaining their beauty throughout the year.
With a few simple lawn care habits, you can keep your yard healthy all summer long. Below, we are sharing our top summer lawn care tips to help you get the most out of your outdoor space.
Why Tif419 Bermuda Grass Is the Best Choice for Texas Lawns
Designed for life in Texas, Tif419 Bermuda grass is the community standard throughout COLTON. Chosen to support the way Texans use their outdoor spaces, it handles full sun, intense heat, and heavy foot traffic with ease. It holds up well to kids playing, pets running around, and weekends spent hosting friends and family. Once established, it can maintain a healthy appearance through the growing season while using water efficiently.
Many homeowners across Texas choose to upgrade to Bermuda grass because of its durability, appearance, and long-term performance. In COLTON, that upgrade is already included, and gives homeowners one less thing to figure out when choosing a new home designed for Texas living.
A Yard Designed to Handle the Texas Heat
In COLTON, every outdoor space is designed with long-term Texas living in mind. That starts with smart decisions made long before anyone moves in.
Our standards go beyond the turf. We actively use and encourage xeriscaping and native Texas plantings to create landscapes better suited for summer and fall heat. The goal is a landscape that stays beautiful, healthy, and easier to maintain without requiring excessive water or constant care.
Across the neighborhood, you’ll find native and adaptive Texas plants, drought-tolerant shrubs and ornamental grasses, and shade trees carefully selected for the local climate. Mulch beds, gravel, and thoughtfully placed plantings help retain moisture in the soil, reduce heat stress, and add texture and character across shared spaces.
This approach helps homeowners create outdoor spaces that look great throughout every season. While no yard is completely immune to a particularly harsh Texas summer, our community standards are designed to help every home withstand the heat and continue looking its best.
Watering Tips for Texas Summer Lawns
Even with drought-tolerant grass and smart landscaping in place, good watering habits make a real difference during the hottest months. Here is what works best:
- Water Early in the Morning: Aim for between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Watering early gives moisture time to soak into the soil before the afternoon heat drives up evaporation.
- Water Deeply, Not Daily: A thorough soak once or twice a week does more for your lawn than a little water every day. It encourages roots to grow deeper and helps the grass handle dry stretches better.
- Watch for Dry Spots: If parts of your lawn look lighter in color or feel dry underfoot, adjust your watering schedule or sprinkler coverage to keep moisture consistent across the yard.
- Check Your Irrigation System: A quick routine check helps you catch areas that are getting too much or too little water before it becomes a bigger problem.
Summer Mowing Tips That Prevent Heat Stress
How you mow matters just as much as how you water, especially during the hottest stretches of summer. These habits help keep your Bermuda grass lawn healthy and looking its best:
- Let the Grass Grow a Little Taller: Extra height shades the soil, helps hold in moisture, and protects the roots from intense heat.
- Follow the One-Third Rule: Never remove more than one-third of the grass blade in a single mowing. Cutting too much at once stresses the lawn and slows recovery.
- Keep Your Mower Blade Sharp: A sharp blade makes a clean, precise cut that is better for the grass and keeps your lawn looking well-maintained.
Plants That Thrive in COLTON Yards
Every plant you see throughout COLTON was carefully selected for the Texas climate. These plants hold up well through summer heat while bringing color, texture, and character to the community year-round.
Shrubs & Ornamental Grasses
- Texas Sage
- Big Bluestem
- Little Bluestem
- Adagio Maiden Grass
- Dwarf Yaupon
- Red Yucca
- Pink Muhly Grass
- Lindheimer Muhly
- Yellow Bells
- Dwarf Wax Myrtle
- Rosemary (Upright)
- American Beautyberry
Accent & Specialty Plants
- Turks Cap
- Hummingbird Bush
- Texas Sotol
- Ocotillo
- Spanish Dagger
- Yellow Yucca
- Twistleaf Yucca
- Needlepoint Palmetto
- Spineless Prickly Pear
- Golden Barrel Cactus
- Greggs Mistflower
- Yellow Knockout Rose
Ornamental Trees
- Texas Mountain Laurel
- Texas Redbud
- Mexican Plum
- Sweetbay Magnolia
- Bay Laurel
- Carolina Cherry Laurel
- American Smoke Tree
- Texas Persimmon
- Pride of Houston Yaupon Holly
- Possumhaw Holly
- Savannah Holly
- Vitex
- Buttonbush
Ground Covers & Vines
- Texas Lantana
- Crossvine
- Star Jasmine
- Confederate Jasmine
- Trailing Rosemary
- Prostrate Rosemary
- Sandi-leaf Fig Ivy
- Blue Fescue
- Shore Juniper
- Andorre Juniper
Consider this your starting point. COLTON offers a wide selection of recommended plants across every category, giving you plenty of room to get creative and make your outdoor space truly your own.
Enjoy Your Yard All Summer Long
A great yard doesn’t happen by accident, but in COLTON, you’re already starting with a real advantage. The community’s landscaping standards, native plants, and Bermuda grass foundation give every homeowner a strong head start on a yard that looks beautiful through the season.
Stay consistent with your watering and mowing, lean into the drought-tolerant landscape around you, and you’ll be well-positioned to enjoy your outdoor spaces from the first warm day of summer all the way through fall.
After all, a healthy lawn is about more than curb appeal. It’s the backdrop for backyard barbecues, evenings spent under the stars, kids and pets playing freely, and the simple moments that make a house feel like home.
If you’re ready to experience the quintessential Texas lifestyle for yourself, explore available homes in COLTON. With 11 of Texas’ finest homebuilders, 14 architecturally distinctive model homes, and a community thoughtfully designed around the beauty of the Texas landscape, there’s never been a better time to discover what life can look like in COLTON.
Browse available homes and learn more at COLTONTX.com
