Re: Kikuyu Grass has Hidden Virtues

	Well, i dont doubt that Kikuyu has its uses but here in California its
not the best grass to use. It becomes invasive and will take over bare
lots within a few years. IN fact, my whole backyard is mostly Kikuyu
and Iceplant. IN the 70's when my parents first bought this house, the
backyard was mostly sand and annual grasses. Over the years the Kikuyu
has taken over. I wont deny that when watered it makes a nice lawn BUT
having to pull it out of flower beds has made me despise it! =).
	However, if you want to see ugly, you should see what happened to all
the Kikuyu left after Ft. Ord closed down. It was used extensively for
lawns around the various barracks, offices, etc. Now its mostly dead
and brown. Occasional spots are green. After the freeze most of the
kikuyu in the back yard died. Its not very cold tolerant (at least its
leaves arent!)
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