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Re: Lawns

>If the "Buffalo grass" mentioned by Jerry is the same one we
>know, half of Perth is carpeted with it (the remainder is Kikuyu
>or various lawn mixtures).

Hmmm.  I can't believe its the same as our Buffalograss is native to the
Great Plains area of the US.  But, then again, maybe it is.  I must
research this.....


 Largely due to the pre-occupation
>with lawns and the amount of water poured onto them, we have had
>fixed-sprinkler restrictions for several years and they look
>like remaining.

I'd like to know more about this.  What exactly do you mean?  You can't
install sprinklers?  You can't turn them on?  What are 'fixed' sprinklers?


 Ground covers are gaining in popularity and I
>have just had a variety installed;
What species?  I'd estimate there are currently about 25 allegedly drouthy
ground covers commonly sold in California nurseries.  In university towns
like Berkeley they constitute a noticeable percentage of front yards;  in
the 'burbs they are much less evident, in the rural areas nearly
non-existent.

we shall see how they do. The
>only lawn at my place is on the road verge and this is
>difficult to avoid.

>Bev Elischer, Perth, W. Australia
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