[Arid_gardener] still looking for answer - meadow instead of lawn?

[Jill Baum]

Hi, Dick,
I am a little bit surprised, and taken aback, by your reply.
It seems very brusque, and not at all helpful.

I don't, actually, see any reason I *should* be content with a backyard
that is 3/4 dirt and 1/4 patchy bermuda grass, with trees and oleanders
on the east and west sides.  I have tried to explain *why* I would prefer
not to put down gravel - it's hot, and the dogs don't like it - so I
would really like to get help on options and alternatives.  That *is* why
I asked!  Why do you think I don't have many options?  I am somewhat
limited as to time, and expertise, but that doesn't mean I can't learn,
or compromise.  Are there tough, lower water use, groundcovers, that
might be a better idea?

Do you know of any native grass or meadow types of yard in our area, or
have any idea of anyone else who I might ask?    Is there an agricultural
extension in our area?

thanks again,


Jill


On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:35:49 -0700 "Dick Gross" <rkgross3 at cox.net>
writes:
> What ever suits you, Jill. You aren't subject to many options nor are 
> there 
> any simple solutions to your delema. You should, therefore, be 
> content with your present circumstances.
> 
> Dick
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jill Baum" <jilzan at juno.com>
> To: <rkgross3 at cox.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 8:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] still looking for answer - meadow 
> instead of 
> lawn?
> 
> 
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi, Dick,
> > I just don't like granite and gravel - it's too hot, and the dogs 
> > don't like it, either.
> > The dogs enjoy playing, and laying in the little patches of 
> > bermuda that have come up.
> > As I have some tall, 50 year old pines on either side of the 
> > property, there is a bit of shade most of the time, and when
> > it's not too hot, I like to spend time out there,
> >  puttering around, and encouraging the dogs
> > to enjoy the yard, too (if I'm inside, they usually are, also).
> >
> > I don't mind mowing, but a real lawn, to be really kept well 
> > long term, needs more care, fertilizer, and time,
> >  than I usually have.  I don't necessarily
> > need 'manicured' - but I enjoy greenery, as well as 
> > variety.
> >
> >
> > So, further suggestions are welcome!
> >
> > thanks!
> >
> >
> > Jill
> >
> >
> > Jill Baum - jilzan at cox.net  - or jilzan at juno.com
> > Jilzan Whippets & Greyhounds, Tempe, AZ, USA
> > Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then 
> beat
> > you with experience. 
> 
> 
> 


Jill Baum - jilzan at cox.net  - or jilzan at juno.com
Jilzan Whippets & Greyhounds, Tempe, AZ, USA
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat
you with experience.