[Arid_gardener] Re: Ranunculus, Buffalo Grass, SQFT Gardening

[Olin Miller]

You did not indicate your location.  Assuming the low desert, ranunculus
are usually planted in Oct-Nov.  See the
Flower and Bedding Plant Guide for the Low Desert at
http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/pubs/flowertable.pdf

Buffalo grass is pretty coarse and not well suited for use in lawns.
But the U of A and TAMU have been developing cultivars that might work
in the low desert.  Call our main office at the number listed at
http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/general/question.htm
for the current status.

Square foot gardening as well as other intensive vegetable gardening
systems work very well.  One caveat is that the close spacing
recommended works best with the smaller vegetable varieties.

Olin Miller
Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ

"The opinions or statements expressed herein are my own and should
 not be taken as a position, opinion, or endorsement of
the University of Arizona."
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----- Original Message ----- From: <rakena at basicisp.net>

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:51 AM
> Carolyn Stoffel,  85021,  rakena at basicisp.net
> First, how and when do I plant ranunculus seed?
> Second, I'm thinking of hybrid buffalo grass because I don't keep my
> lawn to City specifications. Does it do well here? I have Bermuda now.
> Third, what do you think of "square foot gardening"? Does it work or
> is it impractical?
> Carolyn Stoffel