Grasses

Grasses that need little or no mowing are what everyone would like. Native grasses are the answer. Blue grama grass is a favorite of mine. The seedhead stands out and adds to the landscape. It grows about 1 1/2 feet high by 10 inches wide. Its color is bluish green that turns to a straw color. It is drought tolerant but a watering twice a month will help. The next grass you may want to use is Buffalo grass. I like this grass very much. It is a low growing grass and puts out nice seedheads that look great in mass. It spread by runners and is drought tolerant. Supplemental watering will keep it looking good during the dry times. Enjoy building your native plant garden and watch the wildlife enjoy it as well.

Desert Honeysuckle

Here is a shrub with beauty and flowers. Stands well alone or group two or three together. It is usually four feet tall and three feet wide. It loves full sun but will tolerate some sahde. Supplemental watering twice a month will help keep it looking good. Plant this along your pond or stream for an added beauty. Enjoy your garden!