Your Questions About Seeds Southern California
Donald asks…
its august in southern california and my new house has no lawn?
how do i get grass to grow. i thought spring was the time to seed and fertilize i just bought the place and want the neighbors to think im a good homeowner. i have fixed up the inside but it looks bad cause the patchy brown lawn
lawngrassseed.net answers:
This is the best time to axe the turf. We replanted our front lawn with natives and drought tolerant plants last August and I don't miss it a bit.It is also the best looking yard in the neighborhood. We still have a section in the center of the yard that I call the meadow that has native grasses, yarrow and low growing annuals. You'd be surprised how green you can keep the drought tolerant grasses with just a bit of water every week or two. The rest looks great with some water no more than once a month. Try theodore payne for natives http://www.theodorepayne.org/ and las pilitas http://www.laspilitas.com/ for information. Fall is the perfect time to plant natives here in SoCal.Here's a link to a LA Times, Emily Green article in today's paper if you need more convincing. Http://www.latimes.com/la-oe-green17-2009aug17,0,2020812.story
John asks…
What is a good, hardy outdoor plant for Southern California?
I'd like to add some vegetation to the field next to my house. The soil there is very poor, but a lot of green grass grows in it nonetheless. Since I'm planting it now or soon, it'll have to survive this summer on little water. It might have to be a pretty hardy plant also, as people often walk their dogs or run over the field. I don't particularly care about the type of plant, so I'd settle even for a field of cacti if that is what it takes to grow in that environment. I'd also prefer it to be a seed plant. What suggestions do you have for the plant and do you have any advice about how to plant it?
lawngrassseed.net answers:
Marijuana, sage or tumbleweed.
Mark asks…
When is the best time to plant grass from seeds? Anybody knows what is pelt grass?
I live in Southern California. I plan to replace my grass with finer leaves so that it will be easier to mow. When is the best time to this?
lawngrassseed.net answers:
Could you be meaning "creeping bent grass" or a fake grass I've heard of called "pelt grass?" Creeping bentgrass is a cool-season specialty grass primarily used for golf course putting greens, lawn bowling greens, and lawn tennis facilities. It requires cool, humid environments. I don't think this is the best choice for your lawn. Your CA University Extension System has a good web site on seeding grasses: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/TOOLS/TURF/SITEPREP/purchseed.html The best time to seed your lawn is right at the beginning of your rainy season, so you can spare yourself some of the job of watering. Quick and often watering is the key to establishing a new lawn. I would look into Fescue grasses appropriate for CA. This is what I have and I am very comfortable with it…very rugged turf grass. Here are links for three CA companies that advocate fescue grasses: www.bluestem.ca/enviroturf.htm https://www.outsidepride.com/store/ www.larnerseeds.com/ Hope this helps! Have fun and don't forget to water!
Lizzie asks…
Best type of lawn for Southern California?
I'm going to plant seed in my backyard over the next couple of weeks and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for types of grass to use. The yard is is in direct sunlight for the ifrst half of the day and then in shade from about noon on. Traffic wont be too high bit intend on being out there on the weekends and will have a dog running around. Any advice if greatly appreciated. Thanks!
lawngrassseed.net answers:
Bermuda
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