Amazing PET FRIENDLY No-Mow Lawn Substitute - Ruschia 'Nana' (Dwarf Carpet of Stars)

If you are looking replace your thirsty grass lawn with something that is drought tolerant, pet friendly, super hardy, low maintenance, and you don't have to mow?...this is one of the absolute BEST possible choices. Rushia lineolata 'Nana' commonly known as Dwarf Carpet of Stars has most of the other lawn alternatives beat by a landslide. It can take temps up to about 120 deg. F, so for you folks in those hotter climates, this is for you! It's also hardy down to about 25 deg. F.
Ruschia is easy to plant and even easier to take care of. Buy Ruschia in flats and plant them about 6 inches apart and in about 5 months, you will have a full 'carpet' of a lawn to run and play on! It's totally great for pets too!
Ruschia needs a good amount of water when it's establishing (more info in video!), but after several weeks, it's incredibly drought tolerant and only requires watering about every 7-10 days in the warmer months.
Make sure to prepare your area well and give it soil amendment if necessary. Be sure the soil is well-drained. Fertilizer is not always needed when planting Ruschia, but it does help keep the foliage super vibrant. Use a 15-15-15 fertilizer.
Thank you so much for watching, and please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions about Ruschia.
For online purchasing, visit
www.budgetplants.com/dwarf-car...
Happy planting!
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  • @christinerose9561
    @christinerose95613 жыл бұрын

    I dont know how I got here but my mind is absolutely BLOWN!!!!!!

  • @viktoriak4332

    @viktoriak4332

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same actually.

  • @phillm156

    @phillm156

    Жыл бұрын

    KZread algorithm is the modern liberal arts major😂

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for mentioning its cold hardiness right at the beginning of this video. Nothing's more frustrating than listening to all the amazing qualities of a plant only to find out later that it's not perennial in my location!

  • @EarthAngel1313
    @EarthAngel13132 жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen patches of this growing in our yard in Florida and I LOVE it! I love the way it has a cushy feel when I walk on it, and it’s pretty! I literally told my husband we should try to fill the whole yard in with that and he thinks I’m nuts. Wait till I show him this! Too cool!

  • @wulver810

    @wulver810

    2 жыл бұрын

    He would be sad, he won't get to do manly things like use a lawn mower, and spray chemicals everywhere.

  • @EarthAngel1313

    @EarthAngel1313

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wulver810 lol the lawnmower yes, but we’re not chemical people. We’re on the water and worry about the animals with the run off. That’s why our st. Augustine is full of patches of this and other things that don’t belong lol.

  • @PhantomFilmAustralia

    @PhantomFilmAustralia

    2 жыл бұрын

    So? After you showed him, what did hubby say?? 😳

  • @EarthAngel1313

    @EarthAngel1313

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PhantomFilmAustralia he did feel it’s a good idea!

  • @PasoMerLegs

    @PasoMerLegs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you know how the plants hold up to big rowdy dogs chasing each other on it?

  • @86diggler
    @86diggler2 жыл бұрын

    I've got this in a small plot near my pool in Orange county California. It has been great. Always green, the blooms are cool, no mowing, and best of all zero weeding.

  • @GameChanger597

    @GameChanger597

    2 жыл бұрын

    How does it handle chlorine or saltwater pool-water if splashed??

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great question… We have not tested that out yet. My initial thought would be that it could take some small amount of splash, but I would not imagine a lot.

  • @jesseflores9087

    @jesseflores9087

    2 жыл бұрын

    the most perfectest climate in OC....

  • @gabrielmartinez4288

    @gabrielmartinez4288

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I’m in LA and I think I’m going to get this

  • @judymiller5154

    @judymiller5154

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks - I'm in the foothills near Yosemite, struggling to minimize yard water, maintenance, and flammability. Have to try this in a small patch before committing.

  • @Loriejean54
    @Loriejean543 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, thank you for the instructions on prepping site and planting. This should work well next to a pool in a high fire hazard area in zone 10A.

  • @robertrijkers4923
    @robertrijkers49232 жыл бұрын

    they are used on rooftops here because it will cool the buildings down because it filters UV and retains moisture

  • @Derek.Mitchell

    @Derek.Mitchell

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so cool! Where at?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Janitor Queen thanks for watchin! In Southern CA there are some great rooftop projects in which Ruschia has been used, more by commercial contractors. I don’t personally have any photos but there may be some found online. But it is definitely a viable option for warmer climates.

  • @erikamontoya2595

    @erikamontoya2595

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roof tops cool 😉 I want that !

  • @LisaApril
    @LisaApril Жыл бұрын

    I agree, on my walks I’ve seen this Around certain houses and it is the best. It’s great because there’s little flowers and no mowing. It’s the perfect blanket for running, sitting, laying out etc. When we buy our house I will definitely be using this.

  • @nerdsaregods
    @nerdsaregods3 жыл бұрын

    As an Ohio native, I definitely feel for all the comments lamenting that they can't plant this lawn alternative in their cold zones. However, living in Utah now with our major drought, this was the right answer at the right time for me. Thank you SO much! We definitely are going to research this; the water situation here probably won't magically get better in the next few years and our lawn is going to need to go eventually. This is perfect.

  • @jordanm.4411

    @jordanm.4411

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever find a place to purchase some or that would ship to Utah?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    We can definitely ship to UT! Areas of UT that get more than a light dusting of snow may not work for Ruschia. We can discuss. info@budgetplants.com.

  • @patela21

    @patela21

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm considering as well. can you please share your experience

  • @scottmichael7178

    @scottmichael7178

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants i am in cedar city utah and was wondering about the survivability in my area. Do you have anyone that has tried it in my area ?? Am im currently designing my front and back yard and would love to use this if it can survive ?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scott, I used to actually own property in that area… It would get too cold for a Ruschia there unfortunately.

  • @macrumpton
    @macrumpton3 жыл бұрын

    I am in south florida and the grass grows insanely fast in the summer, and on top of that my dog is allergic to grass, but loves to run on the lawn. Just the mowing costs alone are a game changer.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    It can. In longer periods of rain it may show some yellowing but should green up after.

  • @macrumpton

    @macrumpton

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants Where can I get it in south florida?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    You may not be able to get it over there currently. It has not been released nationwide.

  • @lisagoings9783

    @lisagoings9783

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants I would love to purchase this for my Florida lawn. Is this some newly patented plant? Why can't we get it in Florida?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lisa! We actually may start shipping out of state in the next few months, which would include Florida. Standby!…

  • @kraneiathedancingdryad6333
    @kraneiathedancingdryad63333 жыл бұрын

    I'm a plant nerd, and I approve this message.

  • @samueladams584

    @samueladams584

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is this grass ? Can it be used in Florida

  • @Debrajoy
    @Debrajoy2 жыл бұрын

    This is beyond awesome! I have it, I put it in myself and my soil was not very good. It is thriving and it is blooming right now. There is a way to make it less bumpy!

  • @Ramos51010

    @Ramos51010

    11 ай бұрын

    How to make it less bumpy?

  • @mrgee7059
    @mrgee705911 ай бұрын

    Great video! Fantastic info for people that aren't gardeners. Blending in soil amendments prior to planting, spreading a pre-emergent for weeds prior to planting, really great points. I really enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. Best regards

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the kind words!! Really appreciate it, and very encouraging 😎

  • @hnybdee
    @hnybdee3 жыл бұрын

    I’m sharing this with my mom. She lives in south Texas so everything died because of the freeze. She was just talking about having to replace EVERYTHING. It broke her heart.

  • @justanamerican9450

    @justanamerican9450

    3 жыл бұрын

    I went thru the same thing. But this looks fantastic!!

  • @BJGvideos

    @BJGvideos

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it work for her?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    The heat/sun would not be a problem. But if winters get below 20 deg f, it could be detrimental for the Ruschia.

  • @bolsbolbol368
    @bolsbolbol3683 жыл бұрын

    They work great and saves so much water and time. It can take a year to really fill out but don't hesitate

  • @fables4564
    @fables45643 жыл бұрын

    Being in Iowa.....I’m crying with tears of sadness! This looks amazing

  • @ENYPolyglot
    @ENYPolyglot2 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a winner for my community garden!

  • @relentlessmadman
    @relentlessmadman3 жыл бұрын

    Please Don't blow my mind, I just got it back from the repair shop, from last time!!!!!!!!

  • @GoldenBoy-et6of
    @GoldenBoy-et6of2 жыл бұрын

    Theres many different ground cover succulents native to the oregon Washington and California coasts! I live in Oregon and this gave me the idea to go collect a bunch of em and replace parts of my lawn with the ground cover, I live only a few hundred yards from the beach and get ocean mist all the time around my property and the conditions are basically beach conditions!

  • @GarryNichols
    @GarryNichols2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You, this is what I have been looking for.

  • @B30pt87
    @B30pt8710 ай бұрын

    What a great, green groundcover! Thank you very much for making this video. I am definitely putting this in my front yard.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watchin! 😎

  • @Metaphysics-for-life
    @Metaphysics-for-life3 жыл бұрын

    WOW :-O This is PERFECT for my climate in So Oregon !! Lows in the 20's, highs in the 110's. Cannot wait to do this

  • @joshblack4291

    @joshblack4291

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would probably work well in the Central Valley in CA too where there is currently a drought.

  • @BJGvideos

    @BJGvideos

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you go ahead with it? I'm also in Oregon so I'm curious.

  • @noradurst5317

    @noradurst5317

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BJGvideos me too!

  • @gg-gn3re

    @gg-gn3re

    2 ай бұрын

    how did it work out? I see southern oregon reaching in the 20s almost every year for a few days lol

  • @gardenjoy5223
    @gardenjoy52232 жыл бұрын

    We have it underneath a big tree at a feet above the ground. Nothing but weeds grow there otherwise. But this sweet darling. And we're almost done with getting the weeds out too. Easy to maintain, can skip a watering better than most, stays closed. Wonderful plant! Plus it blooms real nice.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @ph3lix004
    @ph3lix004 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know how or why this came up on my recommended but I am so glad it did.

  • @Mrs.Green23
    @Mrs.Green23 Жыл бұрын

    It looks so fun and full.

  • @heatherjolly8389
    @heatherjolly83893 жыл бұрын

    This is a great idea in between my raised beds

  • @wudangmtn

    @wudangmtn

    3 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly.

  • @fluffycritter

    @fluffycritter

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking the same thing but I'd be worried about it invading into the beds.

  • @newbinhell3043

    @newbinhell3043

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fluffycritter you can maintain it by clipping it. It doesn't look like it spreads out very fast.

  • @davethenerd42
    @davethenerd423 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. I suddenly want to replace every inch of my grass with this stuff.

  • @lionolee5480

    @lionolee5480

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too lol and I’m going to do it

  • @mattsanchez4893
    @mattsanchez48932 жыл бұрын

    This is such a great idea, I’d love never having to mow ever again!!

  • @lawrencetalbot55
    @lawrencetalbot552 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Cool!! Thanks for the heads-up on this.

  • @tdonithan863
    @tdonithan8633 жыл бұрын

    Wow, and I just planted a red clover lawn. Drat! This looks amazing!

  • @JustBwater

    @JustBwater

    2 жыл бұрын

    how did the clover lawn go for you? just planted micro clover myself...

  • @tdonithan863

    @tdonithan863

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JustBwater thanks for asking, it was beautiful and then it died. I think I overwatered. I'm going to plant again!

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader9493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for introducing this plant! Wonderful plant, wonderful presentation! I subscribed

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great!!!! Thank u 🙏🏼

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!! Appreciate you watchin the vids ❤️😎🍻🙏🏼

  • @justmyself1000
    @justmyself1000 Жыл бұрын

    You have me convinced to give this a whirl! But...you just did what I thought was IMPOSSIBLE! You convinced my wife! Thank You!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha! Awesome! It’s a fantastic little plant. Definitely worth a shot.

  • @williamdavidjanda1789
    @williamdavidjanda17892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for your attention to detail.

  • @ParadisePoisson
    @ParadisePoisson3 жыл бұрын

    Wow....you just changed my life dude 😳 I just may end up doing this! Thanks so much!!!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaa awesome!! Yeah it’s a great plant. It’s been doing well at my house for a few years now and going strong. Would never go back to lawn now 😎

  • @angief6993
    @angief69933 жыл бұрын

    Awesome info!!!

  • @PandorasFolly
    @PandorasFolly2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. This on the list for the new house.

  • @gtrfreak
    @gtrfreak Жыл бұрын

    This is a pretty sustainable option for folks looking to ditch their lawm! Don't have to water it as much, don't have to mow it, don't have to use weed killer, etc excellent video 👍

  • @ClockUnClock
    @ClockUnClock3 жыл бұрын

    I am definitely an adult if I am awestruck by a lawn substitute.... damn.

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Budget Plants 🌱 You’ve made a compelling & educational case for Rushia Lineolata ‘Nana’ 🌱 it looks like you could sweep it 🧹 with a velvety soft broom ☺️

  • @cowboygeologist7772
    @cowboygeologist77722 жыл бұрын

    Very cool; thanks for posting.

  • @crimsonraen
    @crimsonraen Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, this looks like a fantastic option!

  • @tessloneill7978
    @tessloneill79782 жыл бұрын

    I don’t worry about the front yard at all, because in April I bought my first brand new house. The builder put about six inches of caliche over the entire yard. When I figure out what it was and that I couldn’t grow anything in it, I was initially frustrated. Now, I decided to turn lemons into lemonade. I just made a rock landscape similarly to what you would find in Arizona.

  • @jacquig1939
    @jacquig19393 жыл бұрын

    I'd be interested in other alternatives that can survive the colder zones. I hate grass and cutting it even more. We have really deep ditches.

  • @Saborhagen

    @Saborhagen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some sort of moss

  • @treyellis3

    @treyellis3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cover it with wood chips, put in some raised beds and grow food

  • @annalorenzo75

    @annalorenzo75

    3 жыл бұрын

    We have clover and I like it. U still have to cut but not as often.

  • @patrickwingard1927

    @patrickwingard1927

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely moss. Its native to wherever you are, which all gardeners should be paying more attention to these days.

  • @Yarnismyantidrug

    @Yarnismyantidrug

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annalorenzo75 same. We've left the grass, but we have been over planting with white clover. We mow less and need a lot less water. Bonus: no dead dog pee spots.

  • @dancegirlhaver3182
    @dancegirlhaver3182 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I'm so excited to know this. Thank you

  • @johnwilson7680
    @johnwilson7680 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such an informative and well produced video. We will definitely be looking into replacing our lawn with this.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! And thanks for watchin!

  • @annalorenzo75
    @annalorenzo753 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited for this and then you told me the temperatures. 😭 Sorry Northern States this ain't it.

  • @DagarothBlackrose

    @DagarothBlackrose

    3 жыл бұрын

    well, thanks for saving me 10 min at least ;)

  • @cd2290

    @cd2290

    3 жыл бұрын

    We just have moss in the front yard. Not by design, but doesn't require mowing much

  • @jeremyboyd1197

    @jeremyboyd1197

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited as well... I was about to ask, what happens at 0F? does it all die, or does it just go dormant?

  • @mbogucki1

    @mbogucki1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup. I was going to send to a friend who is putting down turf...but hates grass. Useless for Canadians. 20F = -6.6C

  • @Anonarchist

    @Anonarchist

    3 жыл бұрын

    min temps go below 20 and max temps go above 120 here. lawns don't like deserts, go figure. got anything that stands up to teenagers doing donuts on atvs?

  • @AP-gg7ep
    @AP-gg7ep3 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING!

  • @thangmeu
    @thangmeu9 ай бұрын

    One of the best speakers out there. This guy can sell. I am going to plant these between concrete pavers.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    9 ай бұрын

    Hahaa thanks!! This stuff sells itself :) Ruschia between pavers is a great look. Just give it at least 5-6 inches of good quality soil. I recommend drip line between pavers.

  • @khoile3727
    @khoile37272 жыл бұрын

    My front yard is eternally grateful to your video and i am a follower to your channel ❤❤❤❤!!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh awesome!! Really glad I can help :))) 🌱 ❤️🌱

  • @PraiseTheFSMonster

    @PraiseTheFSMonster

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants Do fleas or ticks like this grass? I have cats 😬

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    No fires or ticks. Not a good habitat for them.

  • @sarahk4047
    @sarahk40472 жыл бұрын

    We have it here in Australia and it’s often used in/on sand dunes to help the sand from eroding

  • @lelov1392

    @lelov1392

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey sarah, good day! What do you call them in Australia? I live here in Brisbane, googled it but nothing for sale. Maybe we call it differently here. Thanks

  • @kazrabable

    @kazrabable

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lelov1392 looks like a dwarf variety of pigface, which is a native Auatralian plant.

  • @knix4273

    @knix4273

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe she’s referring to pig face

  • @sarahk4047

    @sarahk4047

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lelov1392 oops late reply lol we call it pig face 🫣😂🌿

  • @Scp716creativecommons
    @Scp716creativecommons3 жыл бұрын

    I want to see a variety, selected not engineered, focusing on the spring and resilience. Or a mix that grows knit with a friendly grass. Stuff looks amazing for athletic fields, and maybe more forgiving on a hard fall

  • @moniquelynwone8228
    @moniquelynwone82282 жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍🏽 thank you for sharing 🥳 I was looking for something like this for my yard so thanks😁

  • @MarcusMaketh
    @MarcusMaketh Жыл бұрын

    Dude! This is amazing! I'm totally doing this!

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili Жыл бұрын

    My dad put in zoysia grass plugs in our postage stamp sized lawn in the 60s. It’s like a cushion. Kids came from all around to roll down the lawn!😅😊

  • @davidhughes4785

    @davidhughes4785

    16 күн бұрын

    Zoysia grass is great, Do not have to mow often, because it spreads out along ground without growing very high. Zoysia, when established, crowds out most weeds. Zoysia turns white in winter after a frost. Zoysia, once established, is so thick that no dirt can be seen underfoot. That means less dirt tracked indoors. Zoysia is drought resistant. Usually plant by buying plugs and planting them in yard.

  • @jholid6y
    @jholid6y3 жыл бұрын

    Golf course: ok I’m listening.

  • @comfortablynumb9342

    @comfortablynumb9342

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish golf courses would use this instead of grass. The maintenance of golf courses is an environmental disaster. Plus it's noisy and probably interrupts people playing. I'm not a fan.

  • @alyncook7315

    @alyncook7315

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love the idea, but does it stand up to the golf cart traffic?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would imagine it can take some golf cart traffic. Prolonged traffic in a specific area would definitely show ware.

  • @newfreenayshaun6651

    @newfreenayshaun6651

    2 жыл бұрын

    The balls dont roll very well across it, its varied depth. The bounce is freakin awesome tho!

  • @alexgrover1456

    @alexgrover1456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@comfortablynumb9342, Ruschia is not going to take that much foot traffic. There is a big difference between occasional adult foot traffic and someone walking there daily.

  • @peterl.104
    @peterl.1042 жыл бұрын

    I ended up replacing the grass on the parkway/parking-strip and I am pleased. Mine doesn’t look as lively green as in this video or as it was from the flat but I don’t use fertilizer.

  • @juliatillman5402
    @juliatillman54023 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video! Love ❤️ it!

  • @Alexander-rq9he
    @Alexander-rq9he3 жыл бұрын

    Ruschias are gorgeous succulents however, they’re from So. Africa. If you’re ripping out your lawn, explore what’s native to your area as local plant species have nowhere left to go these days and the creatures that depend on them also becoming rarer. 🙏❤️

  • @Tsiri09

    @Tsiri09

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're so right. I'd rather plant buffalo grass. I did in Tx and my lawn, barely watered/mowed, was greener and tougher than everyone else's augustine.

  • @Alexander-rq9he

    @Alexander-rq9he

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Tsiri09 I love buffalo grass!!! - especially when it starts going to seed. So pretty! I’m in NM so it is a native here as well!

  • @maxineboxer9714

    @maxineboxer9714

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Tsiri09 I’ve never heard of Buffalo grass, can you get it in Canada?

  • @TotallyAGoblin

    @TotallyAGoblin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Native wildflower mix

  • @falsie908

    @falsie908

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maxineboxer9714 Check out what's native in your area. The reason buffalo grass works so well in Tx is because it's native to that area - as in, it grew up in that area so it's adapted to growing in that area without human intervention.

  • @onlinebaas
    @onlinebaas2 жыл бұрын

    Love the vid and your breakdown is amazing. I am in South Africa and I hope this will stand up to the african sun, but def keen to try it out.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank u!!!! Yes the heat is not a problem for Ruschia so long as the soil has been prepared properly.

  • @peachleroots3608

    @peachleroots3608

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's actually native to South Africa, specifically the Western Cape.

  • @Lance_Thorpe_Esq.
    @Lance_Thorpe_Esq.2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You... Sounds perfect for my dogs

  • @wendysea1693
    @wendysea16932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great info!

  • @bondad4me
    @bondad4me3 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a succulent.

  • @berzoidberg3272

    @berzoidberg3272

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is a succulent

  • @BluesyPixie85

    @BluesyPixie85

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a mesemb from the west coast of South Africa, as usual its rare and threatened due to unwise grazing and habitat transformation, all the while everyone seems to be solely focused on climate change..

  • @bigdickpornsuperstar

    @bigdickpornsuperstar

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is. Think "Tiny Iceplant".

  • @GoldenBoy-et6of

    @GoldenBoy-et6of

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a beach succulent! They grow near beaches and can handle pretty high and low temps!

  • @Sukotto82

    @Sukotto82

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GoldenBoy-et6of I didn't realize succulent was an actual plant name I thought it was a typo or something. I was thinking succulent like scrumptious yummy and such. Guess I'm a bigger dummy than I realized lol

  • @iro3952
    @iro39523 жыл бұрын

    Starting this project in an area of 325 square feet tomorrow!!! I’m excited!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME!!!! Let me know how it goes! Feel free to shoot over any questions along the way. - Dom

  • @iro3952

    @iro3952

    3 жыл бұрын

    Budget Plants 🙏 thank you

  • @steviehudson2956

    @steviehudson2956

    3 жыл бұрын

    How'd it go?

  • @BeccaBoltification

    @BeccaBoltification

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah how is it going??

  • @iro3952

    @iro3952

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BeccaBoltification They’re slow to grow maybe because I planted at the end of fall too.. In shady areas they’re not as full as in sunny areas... from before and after pics they have grown and spread substantially though ☺️... I’m sure spring and summer will bring more growth..

  • @marshabaker6153
    @marshabaker61532 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is awesome! I've been looking for something like this for my mobile home lot in Las Vegas, NV. They are not big on laws because of watering. So they can't really complain on this, I wouldn't think. Thanks!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! We can definitely ship over to you in Las Vegas…if you would like a quote inquire here!.. info@budgetplants.com

  • @seamus6994
    @seamus6994 Жыл бұрын

    VERY COOL PLANT! Thanks...

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watchin 😎

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Looks like a great alternative to trying to grow a moss garden in dry SoCal.

  • @HighLevelNinja
    @HighLevelNinja3 жыл бұрын

    If you have a shady lawn or at least part-shade, try White Strawberries. Seriously. Evergreen here in Zone 6! Gets up to 6-8", and stands up to the pups. Good news is it feeds the bunnies and bees, too. Super good news is that it'll take over a shaded/part-shade lawn, meaning you don't have to get rid of the lawn ahead of time. Of course this means it'll take a few years, but it's a hella lotta easier. Regarding PRE-EMERGENT use ... if you do it wrong //at all//, it's a fertilizer for the weeds instead of an environmentally safe killer. Be very, very careful.

  • @xX_Gravity_Xx
    @xX_Gravity_Xx2 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a lawn. I just like this.

  • @viviancovington7813
    @viviancovington78132 жыл бұрын

    Where has this been all my life?!

  • @aliceinwonderland1339
    @aliceinwonderland13392 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s best to find native short plants so they can survive without watering and you aren’t potentially introducing something invasive and it can be of use to your areas insects. Try flowering things too.

  • @snowfleas5426
    @snowfleas54263 жыл бұрын

    COLD WEATHER GROUND COVERS I am in Canada and my favourite ground cover is creeping Jenny. It is a bright, light green, grows very quickly, close to the ground. It is very short and forms a mat. There is also Periwinkle that grows a little bit taller. It has dark glossy leaves and purple flowers. Both of these are exceptionally hardy even though our winters are often well below minus forty degrees. If you want a hardy ground cover that comes in a variety of colours, creeping phlox is another that is easily grown here. It comes in white and different shades of pinks and purples. Forty degrees below zero is where Fahrenheit and Celsius are the same.

  • @rhondafountain648

    @rhondafountain648

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Snow Fleas, I'm in NY & was wondering what I could use for my area. Do you have any suggestions on the creeping Jenny re: how much I would need & prepping the area (was thinking of taking out the little grass I have now. Thanks

  • @snowfleas5426

    @snowfleas5426

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rhondafountain648 Hi Rhonda, I was surprised to hear from you. I am in Ontario, Canada. I can't find the post of mine that you are responding to. I checked the You Tube video and the stuff on there is good for 20 degrees and up. We get temperatures below zero here as I am sure you do too. The ground cover that I have grows very close to the ground and forms quite a thick carpet keeping the weeds down. I was told it is not creeping Jenny and is called the money plant. It is not the silver dollar plant. My mom used to grow that. I am not sure if that is the real name for it. It has round leaves about the size of a penny and they are a bright light green. The green is closest to the inside colour of a lime, not the skin. I was given a very small flower pot of it a few years ago and as it spreads, I remove bits and plant it where I want to keep the weeds down. I was warned that it can be very invasive, so don't plant it where you don't want it to get out of control. I find it is easy to pull out and plant in other areas and when it sneaks out onto the yard it gets mowed with the grass. It also gets little flowers in late summer but I can't remember if they are pale yellow or white. I think it is called moneywort. I just found some pictures that look like what I have. I am not sure now, where to send you to get some. I would try local nurseries or landscaping places. I know that our little town plants it in pots along our main street and allows it to trail out of the pots like ivy. Mine does great even with winters that dip to more than 40 below. I hope this is helpful. Good luck in finding some in your area. I am sure you will love it as much as I do. Vicki Henderson (Snowfleas)

  • @johnossendorf9979
    @johnossendorf99792 жыл бұрын

    Nice video with lots of good information .

  • @cflo1386
    @cflo13862 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip.

  • @ryanburr8419
    @ryanburr84193 жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing and would be great for my climate (mediterranean: hot dry summmers, mild wet winters) especially it's drought tolerance. Sadly though I can't find anyone selling it anywhere in Australia which leaves me kinda bummed.

  • @albertromero9353
    @albertromero9353 Жыл бұрын

    I love ice plants (Ruschia, Lampranthus, Drosanthemum, etc.) but in the Phoenix area they don’t do well during the summer. The nights are just too hot. This is such a cool idea though. It looks beautiful!

  • @NathanWellsedtech

    @NathanWellsedtech

    Жыл бұрын

    Okay, I was going to ask. I am in Phoenix as well. So this won't survive our summers? Is that what you are saying? We do get 120 on occasion but not all the time.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys.. Ruschia can take 20-120 deg f. It’s actually used frequently in Las Vegas as a lawn alternative and I know weather patterns can be sun to Phoenix. I would say it’s definitely worth a small test area in Phoenix.

  • @yparker1024
    @yparker1024 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!! 😀

  • @wiesbadengera1
    @wiesbadengera1 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ....

  • @dracokaiser
    @dracokaiser3 жыл бұрын

    That’s perfect for Japanese gardens and plant in between bamboo!!!

  • @72marshflower15
    @72marshflower153 жыл бұрын

    Peanut grass is great too. It’s a nitrogen fixer and you can eat the flowers.

  • @briansung3036
    @briansung3036 Жыл бұрын

    Looks nice and easy for maintenance ❤ i have preparing what to do with garden … and lawn mowing, weed etc were bothering me 😂 Thanks for the advice.

  • @aaroncoats3955
    @aaroncoats39552 жыл бұрын

    Sounds good to me, gonna order some for my new home

  • @john_blues
    @john_blues2 жыл бұрын

    I live in Michigan and I have experimented with many lawn substitutes. Yarrow has worked GREAT for me. Spreads fast, looks good, and is 'low' mow. You do have to mow it occasionally because it flowers, but not much. Seems to go partially dormant over the winter and comes back in the Spring.

  • @njcanuck

    @njcanuck

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx for that! That was recommended for my area much farther north of the 49th parallel on the prairies. Appreciate hearing your experience with it. How is it with blocking weeds?

  • @mommaoinnh2674

    @mommaoinnh2674

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m at 43,zone 4/5. Temps get down below 0 in Jan. Will this live?

  • @john_blues

    @john_blues

    Жыл бұрын

    @@njcanuck It works very well except for narrow leaf plantain seems to like growing in it.

  • @john_blues

    @john_blues

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mommaoinnh2674 Yes, it should be fine. It browns over winter but comes back with no problem. We get below zero temps in Jan and Feb as well.

  • @horizonzeromom
    @horizonzeromom2 жыл бұрын

    Florida here too and I've been considering various groundcovers to replace my Bahia for years now, especially since we get a drought 8-9 months out of the year. I don't have an irrigation system nor do I use chemicals on my lawn because of kids and pets. I do have an HOA (thankfully not as strict as others) so I have to be careful about what to put in the front yard, but the back yard is fair game. I like the aspect of this being able to handle extremes in temperatures and moisture, so thank you! I might need to reference this video when I finally submit my request to the HOA to redo the front yard landscape

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure thing! I can also send over a planting and prep guide with more info 😎

  • @StormcallR
    @StormcallR Жыл бұрын

    Dang... got my questions answered!

  • @AlexAnom420
    @AlexAnom4202 жыл бұрын

    i also like certain sedges as a good substitute for a traditional grass yard...it does well in shade n wet locations.

  • @IO-zz2xy
    @IO-zz2xy3 жыл бұрын

    Here in South Africa we have the regular (giant) variety. It grows on the sand dunes on the costal areas. As kids we used to eat the fruit. Oval pods a bit like figs inside.

  • @BluesyPixie85

    @BluesyPixie85

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are all from the cape

  • @BluesyPixie85

    @BluesyPixie85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Another species called sour fig has a fruit that tastes like Fanta grape

  • @MaddyFish
    @MaddyFish2 жыл бұрын

    Why am I sitting here calculating how much time, money, and effort it’s be to replace 32 acres… LMAO

  • @brittneyw.4227

    @brittneyw.4227

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh lord🤦🏾‍♀️😂

  • @michellegresham6865

    @michellegresham6865

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaha because the struggle is real 😂😂😂

  • @hyperactivehyperbole

    @hyperactivehyperbole

    Ай бұрын

    Doing the same thing but for 25 acres rofl

  • @workoutgameout

    @workoutgameout

    11 күн бұрын

    lol replace it? I gotchu just sell it to me loo

  • @Andrea-gp1xn
    @Andrea-gp1xn2 жыл бұрын

    I could see a boon in long term water conservation and the no-mow alternative means less burning of fossil fuels on just a pretty lawn. Appreciate the spreading of good info.

  • @SmartTurf
    @SmartTurf Жыл бұрын

    Actually very good ideas in this video.

  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood5133 жыл бұрын

    I never water my lawn now. That looks great but I don't want to dig up my whole lawn.. Too much work. But Thanks great video...

  • @earthlycolorbrown6246

    @earthlycolorbrown6246

    2 жыл бұрын

    What type of grass do You have?

  • @capitalinventor4823
    @capitalinventor48232 жыл бұрын

    The problem is people want a perfect looking yard all of the time. I only water my grass when I’ve planted some new seed, something I don’t do often. When there are drought conditions I don’t care if my lawn turns brown. It will come back when the rain does. I set my battery powered mower to the highest level of cutting and let it mulch the grass so that what moisture is on the ground is shaded and doesn’t evaporate as much. The longer grass also means longer roots to find water and nutrients. The mulching returns nutrients back to the soil. I’ve seeded clover throughout my yard a long time ago. I had noticed that the grass around small clumps of clover was much greener than grass that was further away from clover. Clover is a wonder nitrogen fixer, looks nice, stays green even when the grass has turned brown, and is able to handle traffic. I don’t add any fertilizer or use chemicals to get rid of unwanted things on my lawn. A couple of the neighbours don’t like it because it doesn’t look like a golf course green but they can get lost. My lawn looks great, doesn’t take much work, and the wildlife enjoys it.

  • @superfanTAZtic

    @superfanTAZtic

    Жыл бұрын

    Talk to my HOA 😢

  • @traciebecker6669

    @traciebecker6669

    Жыл бұрын

    I love clover.

  • @xgymratx
    @xgymratx2 жыл бұрын

    This sounds PERFECT for denver

  • @rhiannablumberg4803
    @rhiannablumberg48032 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome thanks!!!

  • @jobgodino8182
    @jobgodino81823 жыл бұрын

    This is great video with a lot of helpful information -thanks! Question, how long after putting down a pre-emergent should I wait before planting plugs? Can I plant the plugs right away?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad the vid was helpful! So ideally you would plant first, then do the pre-emergent. This will help mitigate weeds in the open soil as the Ruschia takes time to spread and cover.

  • @abbyabuyuan7675

    @abbyabuyuan7675

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants hi ! What brand of pre emergent do you recommend? I’m in a process of doing it right now. Thank you for the video.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure thing. I typically use Ronstar. That’s been good for our installations.

  • @lyle9252
    @lyle92523 жыл бұрын

    Great video! We just recently installed this in our yard. There is a drip system set up for 2 times a day. Do you recommend watering more than that for the first month?

  • @jjbarajas5341

    @jjbarajas5341

    Жыл бұрын

    How has it been doing? Do you still have it?

  • @SitNSpinRecords
    @SitNSpinRecords2 жыл бұрын

    I like my lawn of clover, onions and crab grass. It’s awesome

  • @renpilak6048
    @renpilak60483 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad to have found your channel! I have large spot that I want to fill in (no other grass around it) and I’ll be searching for this Ruschia Nana from my local nurseries!👍🏼

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! So you will definitely have a hard time finding it locally if your not in So Cal. We are potentially going to start shipping it soon.

  • @renpilak6048

    @renpilak6048

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants , wow!! I’ll definitely look out for your announcement. Thanks for the kind response

  • @lisagoings9783

    @lisagoings9783

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's impossible to find in Florida!

  • @soldyne
    @soldyne3 жыл бұрын

    I certainly hope this catches on in the South US, but, I live in Ohio, so its too cold for me.

  • @richardb4787
    @richardb47873 жыл бұрын

    I had been considering a lawn substitute like sweet potatoes. Mowing it and mulching it would make a salad.

  • @mohammedalways358
    @mohammedalways358 Жыл бұрын

    Cool Green information 👍👏👏👏

  • @tayloredart
    @tayloredart Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very helpful