[Arid_gardener] JILL - grass... in the desert

[Genie]

Dear Jill,

There are native desert grasses, but NONE that are truly suitable for 
dogs to roll and play in...  nor practical as a lawn.

Look around the Phoenix area; golf courses, cemeteries, school yards, 
etc.. you will likely see Bermuda in summer, and Rye in winter. 
Bermuda is invasive and miserable, but tolerates heat, drought, and 
traffic -- and is relatively low maintenance.  Yes, there is an
Ag Extension in Maricopa County.  You may also want to consider hiring a 
landscaper.  For about $150 per month, a landscaper will
seed and maintain a small patch of lawn.  PLEASE NOTE that Bermuda is 
considered an invasive weed and is illegal in some cities
within Maricopa County... so check... before you grow!

Regards,  Genie -- in Tucson  

>Message: 1
>Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:13:51 -0700
>From: Jill Baum <jilzan at juno.com>
>Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] still looking for answer - meadow instead
>	of lawn?
>To: arid_gardener at CALS.arizona.edu
>
>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
>
>  
>
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