Tag: grasses
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‘Cash for Grass’ program has transformed 2,000 lawns in Napa
Photo: A pedestrian walks past the Learning Garden at Las Flores Community Center in Napa on Tuesday. Nick Otto, Register Over the weekend, the UC Master Gardeners hosted a workshop at Napa’s Las Flores Learning Garden, which opened last summer, focusing on creating drought-resistant gardens suited to survive the seasons — and fluctuating water levels — in…
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Water Districts Aim To Go Greener By Cutting Out Ornamental Grass
Though recent snow and rainfall have certainly improved drought conditions, California water officials still want to make every drop of water count. That means cutting out the watering of decorative grass — also known as non-functional turf — frequently landscaped at traffic medians or office parking lots. Decorative grass is becoming a bigger problem for…
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Collaborative efforts improve water quality in Mississippi River watershed
A recent water quality project at Mississippi Shores in northeast Brainerd featured the restoration of green space to allow for better water drainage. Submitted photo There are simple things that can be done to keep the waters in Crow Wing County healthy. Projects range from something as simple as filtering rain by planting native grasses…
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How planting trees and grasses can help stabilise farmland in a changing climate
Certain native species, such as Eucalyptus populnea, can combat the effects of drought. As parts of the country face the toughest drought in people’s lifetimes, tree species that can assist in water and soil management have a renewed purpose. Need to raise your water table, stabilise your soil or grow an alternate fodder source in…
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Plant roots go to extreme lengths to find water
Understanding how plants will survive and adapt to climate change is crucial as they provide oxygen and take in carbon dioxide. A new study from Rutgers University-New Brunswick set to find how resilient plants are by looking at the roots and how deep they travel to find water. The research revealed that some trees will…
