Need most water saving grass or ground cover recommendations
juliacali
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For about 1/2 acre, what ground cover do you recommend?
Comments (11)Seems like we didn't really answer your question. You don't want more of the same grass, and you want a groundcover that is low maintenance. I don't blame you. I googled Texas native groundcovers and Texas native grasses and got a bunch of hits. Good luck. I bet you can find something suitable. I think we all have to think about water conservation, as water availability is unpredictable. I think some native grasses in among some rocks and groundcovers would be great. Maybe keep some of the rocks. Even so, there will be some snakes and other critters (scorpions? and spiders) who will find your area appealing. Always look and poke around with a stick first, and teach your kids to be ever watchful. I've lived in the bayous of Louisiana, and we had plenty snakes and other critters. Laurie...See MoreAlternative ground cover to grass
Comments (2)There are alternatives, but none that look as good as grass. I'm growing some native grasses, but they're not as dark green as the Kentucky bluegrass (KBG) that is most popular here. I've also got some strawberry clover (similar to dutch white clover, but does better in alkaline soils) mixed in. The strawberry clover isn't as drought tolerant as the native grasses, but needs much less water than the KBG. Once the native grasses get established, they'll stay alive with no water (even here in the desert) and should stay green with minimal additional water. They also do well with little or no fertilizer. The clover will stay alive, but if I cater to the native grasses, it will probably go dormant in July and/or August. The grasses I'm using would probably do poorly in GA. There are probably some grasses that are native to GA and would work for you, but there are compromises (color, width of blades, etc) with alternatives to traditional lawn grasses....See MoreGround cover that needs no water?
Comments (41)Their plants are high quality and they are also helpful - and have a different philosophy from other nurseries - they're not going to recommend invasive plants or water wasters. And they're a foundation, not a commercial nursery - it's part of a larger project to preserve and protect our amazing native flora. So, if you pay a dollar or two more than a super giant commercial nursery (which comes with pesticide/herbicide/chemical fertilizers on all their plants etc etc) , you are also supporting the whole project, which I am glad to do. I just didn't want people to get scared off by your comment - there are lots of good reasons to visit Theodore Payne. (I'm clearly a fan ha) They also have sales twice a year. Oh, and a discount for members. But yes, I need a landscape architect friend! Don't we all? Maybe someday I'll make one and get those wholesale prices....;) Here is a link that might be useful: Theodore Payne...See Moreneed ivy/ground cover recommendations
Comments (3)I have ivy that is old, congested and has a thick layer of roots, (some are 3" thick) covering a steep bank near my driveway that seems to be effectively keeping erosion under control. It is visible as you drive up to my house, and it has looked very bad the last couple of years because the roots show through and the green is spotty and appears dry despite adequate water. It is very invasive but I don't want to try to replace it.... too much work! I just want to make it look better so I've cut off the surface layer and my helper and I are hacking at the roots to try to thin it out. I expect it will come back and look better this summer. Please advise if there is anything I should do. Wish I could post a photo but I don't know how. Thank you, Joan from Ashland OR...See Moreloobab
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