Christie and Ray Mahr of Ventura say they and their dogs love the 3-year-old Kurapia lawn in their backyard. They planted the lawn themselves from plugs — a job that took just a couple of hours, ...

This is a continuing discussion regarding kurapia as a replacement for lawn grasses. Kurapia is not a grass but a low-growing, herbaceous, perennial ground cover (shrub) and is considered a weed in ...

Kurapia is not a grass. It’s a perennial broadleaf groundcover that flowers from spring to fall. It can grow 3 inches tall and loves heat and sun. You can mow it to eliminate its bee-attracting ...

Q: Have you ever heard of kurapia as a ground cover? I wonder if it would succeed here in Las Vegas. I know that this recommendation is from a landscaper in California’s central valley, so they have a ...

About 10 years ago, we traded our fescue for UC Verde buffalograss. The transformation took several months, but our grass has held up well against the 100+ degree summers. It demands much less water, ...

There is nothing as frustrating as a patchy lawn. Patches can be caused by a range of issues, from common lawn diseases to the over-application of fertilizers. If you live in a warm climate, drought ...

2:53 p.m. Feb. 5, 2024: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Jim Baird’s name. Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to ...

Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to roll and play. Or — no judgment here — maybe you just enjoy the visual serenity of a swath of green ...