Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from the newest member of the family!

Baby Gwen, born on November 6th!

Edwards Theater UCVerde planting in Corona, CA

Here are images of early summer plantings at a new Edwards Theater complex in Corona. These photos were taken last week at 99 degrees at 2PM, and the landscape contractor said that they are watering the lawn just once a week for 25 minutes. 

Up close view:

UC Davis Graduate School of Management Installation

9/15/09: Day 1, Installation

Week 8 for the Garden Chick!

Read more about her experience here: http://garden-chick.typepad.com/garden_chicks_design_tips/2009/09/uc-verde-grass-is-rocking-the-house.html

New Drill Auger for Installations Now Available from Takao Nursery!

Due to the high request from our customers we created a drilling auger attachment that will fit in a battery or electric drill. It works very quickly and efficiently without having to bend over to dig your holes. It drills through hard soil very easily or through existing sod. 

The 30″ auger attaches to your drill to make installation faster and easier – and believe me it will save your back! In just seconds you can create holes that are the perfect size for your buffalograss plugs. Available exclusively from Takao Nursery for only $14.99, contact us to order at 559-275-3844 or info@ucverdebuffalograss.com

(close up view of auger tip)

Jim Kulkhen’s buffalograss experience

Read about a homeowner’s experience with buffalograss he planted in spring of 2008 in San Diego County! http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/jim_kulkhen.pdf

Takao Nursery sponsors The Tree House Project!

http://www.studiocitygreenhome.com/Uploads/6_256_2.pdf

Takao Nursery sponsors The Tree House Project, a Green residential development enhancing water and energy efficiencies, located in Studio City, Calfornia.

“We are very appreciative of having a having a quality product and company such as Takao Nursery as one of our project’s sponsors. Our family of sponsors are providing sustainable products that greatly improve the quality of the home, provide additional durability, energy and water efficiencies, indoor air quality and thermal comfort for this high performance Green residence. These companies are truly committed to supporting Green building,” says Marty Meisler, Vision Development.

Local homeowner’s UC Verde Buffalograss Project!

Follow her progress at: http://craptanistyland.blogspot.com/

UC Verde California Specific Winter growth and color

Like most plants,  UC Verde will go through changes during the winter months.  Vertical growth will cease or slow down eliminating any need to mow or water.  Horizontal stolon growth will also slow or stop, so its ability to fill in open areas at this time will be limited.  Winter color will vary by geographic location.

For coastal California  UC Verde will begin to take on subtle change to a tan color mixed in with green. This will occur in December, after the onset of shorter day light hours and colder temperatures as plants go into a semi-dormant phase or winter rest. The colder it is, the more tan to straw color the surface foliage will become. 

For inland areas where winter temperatures consistently drop into the 20’s, there may be complete color change and dormant phase until the temperatures begin to rise again.  These winter changes generally last about 60 to 90 days.

The duration of this color change may be reduced by combining a late fall fertilization with mowing UC Verde to to about 1 inch height when you begin to see the change in color.  This will allow the sun to keep the soil warmer reducing these changes.  In the late winter, repeat the fertilization to encourage the grass to begin growing again.  If you want to have your lawn totally green during the winter months, an organic based turf colorant can be applied.

UC Verde at 4 weeks in the SF Bay area!

Check out Susan Morrison’s 4 week old plugs in the SF Bay area! She’ll be posting more about it in a few weeks on her blog – I’ll keep you posted!