Articles related to "Native Grasses"

Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.

Native grasses can replace turf, be grown on hillsides to help prevent erosion, and for a number of other purposes.

Whether or not global warming is the culprit, many cities are facing water shortages, and conservation measures are resulting in the browning of lawns.

Ornamental grasses are both attractive as a feature in the winter garden, but also can give needed food for winter birds.

In the 1950s Masked Bobwhite Quail were feared extinct due to habitat loss. Now Northern Bobwhites, once very common, dwindle for the same reason.

Easy to grow, disease free, and beautiful -- Inland Sea Oats are unique accent plants and a useful ornamental grass for shady areas.

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Timberlake's golf course, 15 miles outside of his hometown Memphis, Tennessee, is the first course to receive a Classic Sanctuary award from Audubon International.

Starting the first garden in your new home. Basic design considerations including how much time you want to put into the garden for chores, use of the garden and water considerations.

An educational building was constructed out of as many recycled and discarded materials as possible and turned into a work of architectural distinction as well.

Average rainfall in most North American deserts is between 10 and 18 inches per year. Rainfall runoff from an average home there can mean tens of thousands of gallons of

Texans enjoy, protect, and grow wildflowers in abundance. Wildflowers come from harvested seeds and only a few, like the bluebonnet, are available as transplants.

Looking for an interesting way to add sound, scent, privacy and texture to your garden? Try one of these scented grasses!

The San Antonio Riverwalk's expansion - slated to open in 2014 - will be the nation's largest urban ecosystem restoration. The renovation's first phase opened May 2009.

Creating a natural and inviting backyard will encourage children to spend more time outdoors learning and engaging in imaginative play.

Susan and Dan Gottlieb share their backyard with bobcats, gopher snakes, hummingbirds, dragonflies, cottontail bunnies, lizards, bats, and an occasional coyote.

An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.

There's no easier way to connect with nature and teach children about the natural world than birding.

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) is made by an industrial process with a relatively high energy footprint. How does this affect choices for a vegan diet?

A day spent in the heart of Kentucky, the Bluegrass Region, is sure to please anyone who appreciates history and culture.

California had many native plants prior to the arrival of the Europeans; however, many of the indigenous plant species found in California may now be under threat.

Lone population of critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats is threatened by overgrazing, predation and drought. Translocation and captive breeding started.

Most desert soils contain less than one percent organic matter. Good gardening soils need three to four percent.

Green roofing systems allow organic gardeners to create rooftop gardens on their homes or businesses. Learn about the plants and design to make this landscape possible.

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a showy and beautiful addition to any desert garden. But it's not sage, nor is it native to Russia.

It just takes seed to get the ball rolling in your yard, neighborhood, or community. Toss seed balls on the land and watch how they change the face of a place.

Outdoor play is good for children's bodies and brains. Parents can make outdoor play a priority by taking kids hiking and providing child-friendly backyard play areas.

Just visiting botanical gardens and arboretums in the southwest can be rewarding. But many gardens also offer classes and workshops perfect for a learning vacation.

With their bright colors, vivid songs and abundant energy, songbirds add an entirely new dimension to gardens.

Grasslands and young forests are essential to maintaining populations of upland game birds and others.

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

Discover how the red kangaroo, the largest of the kangaroo species, lives, fights, jumps, breeds and how it is capable of arresting development of its young in the womb.

Growing ornamental grasses in your desert garden can add some real texture and beauty.

The article Shifting Viewpoints dealt with moving house, from an Indigenous point of view. Part Two is about what happens when you get to the other end...