curly mesquite
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Another Prairie Grass
The mid-height prairie grass area is developing quite nicely. There are established populations of Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), and Gulf Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris). There is also some intruding Curly Mesquite (Hilaria belangeri) from the Thunder Turf grasses nearby, which I have allowed to stay until now. However, for Continue reading
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Fall Thunder Turf Mowing
Fall is a good time to mow the Thunder Turf area, which is the perimeter of short native grasses around the back garden. Thunder Turf is a blend of Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua dactyloides), Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis), and Curly Mesquite (Hilaria belangeri), and in my particular situation, Curly Mesquite is the one that has taken Continue reading
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Indiangrass Is Now Blooming
The latest of the grasses in my mid-height prairie grass area to bloom is Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans). This grass has blue-green leaves and golden brown seed heads. The other grass companions in this area are Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Gulf Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris), and Curly Mesquite (Hilaria belangeri). The Curly Mesquite Continue reading
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Mid-Height Prairie Grasses
Around the perimeter of the back garden is a 6-foot border of short native grasses: Curly Mesquite, Blue Grama, and Buffalograss. This gives me a walkway around the edge, and maintenance access to the fence without disrupting the other plants. At the back of the garden there is a small area that I have designated Continue reading
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The Three “Thunder Turf” Grasses, And An Extra
Around the perimeter of the back yard is a strip of Thunder Turf, which is a mixture of three short prairie grasses: Buffalograss, Blue Grama, and Curly Mesquite. After two years here, I think I am finally becoming able to recognize the components of Thunder Turf, at least when flower/seed heads are visible. My photos Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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