Rather than plant grass that would need constant watering, mowing and fertilizing, it turned to native plants that pretty much took care of themselves. Today, shoulder-high grasses wave in the ...

Seed is often cheaper than a full sod installation; however, the No. 1 issue with seeding is weed pressure since your seed will take time to become established and form a thick carpet of grass.

Native plants draw far less water than Kentucky blue grass and the West is suffering from an ongoing megadrought. ... Buffalo grass, a more sustainable alternative, can sell for up to $20 a pound.

Once the seed germinates and the grass is tall enough to mow, give it a shot of dilute fertilizer — maybe half the recommended rate. And once it fills in and your lawn looks great, if anyone ...

Best Time To Plant Grass Seed Based on the Season When timing lawn establishment, our goal is to seed when temperature and moisture conditions are most favorable to seed germination and establishment.

Mt. San Antonio College Horticulture’s Fall Plant Sale will include student-raised houseplants, plumerias, succulents, shade plants, sages, agaves, California-friendly plants and specialty ...

Make room for natives Thin out the grass with a rake, removing any dead blades and exposing more soil for plants that nourish bugs and birds to grow. Step 4 / 5 Drop seeds Or plant seedlings.

By keeping and using grass clippings as fertilisers, they’re super beneficial to the plants. Grass clippings have a lot of nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients ...