Lawn replacement ideas

In my climate in Northern California, perhaps a
little bit cooler than there, Phylla nodiflora
grows with very little summer water. It is
covering an area southwest of my house with very
sunny exposure. It will grow quite tall but you
can mow it also.

Ice plants like Drosanthemum and Aptenia are
pretty and do well here, too, but you can't walk
on them.

I have tried Bermuda grass: Cynodon dactylon but
I greatly reget it. It is too invasive.

I also have some blue ornamental fescue and some
lemon grass. They are quite happy.

I don't have suggestions for the shady areas.







--- marianoo@wanadoo.es wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I am gradually reducing my grassed areas and
> hopefully my water
> bills!!
> 
> I have 2 small areas which are impossible to
> keep in good condition.
> One area is close to the pool and I was
> thinking of keeping to just 1
> or 2 differnent plants - must look good
> especially during the Summer
> months.  I have lots of the usual Med. plants
> so I am looking for some
> new ideas up to a metre in height.
> 
> The 2nd area also gets full sun and has a large
> carob tree closeby.  I
> was thinking along the line of a bed of
> Bulbines (sp?) with maybe some
> taller grey or dark foliaged plants.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions,
> Maria
> 
> Summer temps 35ºC+
> Winter - rarely drops below 0ºC
> 
> 



		
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