For many homeowners, the dream of the perfect lawn can quickly start to feel like a never-ending battle. Watering, moving, fertilizing, and battling pests often takes up valuable time and resources, ...

Looking to change up your lawn this year? There exist many alternatives to Kentucky blue grass that grow beautifully and use less water. Consider one of these grasses when planning your updated ...

Blue grama grass Bouteloua gracilis Size:1 to 3 feet. Bloom season: Summer and fall. Pruning needs: Mow once in late fall or winter. Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Water needs: Once established, ...

Pruning needs: Cut to ground once a year to renew. Water needs: Once established, water deeply twice a month. Snapshot: Also called “eyelash grass,” blue grama grass is a very tough, drought- and heat ...

Did you know that New Mexico has a State Grass? We do! It’s Blue grama grass. It is found in all 33 counties of New Mexico. If you walk on local trails that are open to plenty of sun, look for this ...

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