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Lawn of the Future:
Do you struggle to maintain grass in your lawn? In the future, homeowners may grow more regionally adapted species in their lawns to overcome some of the challenging conditions. People already use buffalo grass and crested wheatgrass in dry regions. Developing grasses that perform well in specific regions will greatly improve the sustainability of lawns.
US National Arboretum scientists are working with poverty oatgrass, Danthonia spicata, to understand how this grass is able to survive under the most challenging turf conditions. Native to most of North America, Danthonia thrives in dry acidic soils and prefers shaded locations. The fact that it grows well without fertilizer, watering, pesticides, or frequent mowing has scientists excited about its potential for more sustainable lawns. |