-Native to the United States, UC Verde Buffalograss thrives on just 1/4 inch of water per week, resulting in up to a 75% reduction in water consumption with a deep root system that grows several feet into the soil. Buffalo grass is even eligible for water rebates in many cities with limited supplies of water. Approximately 50-70 percent of our residential water is used for landscaping, most of it to water lawns, which total approximately 20-30 million acres in the United States.
-UC Verde Buffalograss is resistant to most turf damaging insects so the need for an insecticide is rare. It is also very dense and aggressive once established, making it more difficult for weeds to infest the turf. With a reduced use of chemicals you are helping to save the environment since polluted water run off is the single largest source of water pollution nationwide according to the EPA.
-With UC Verde and Bella Bluegrass you can mow your lawn less often or not at all, saving you time and helping to keep our air clean. UC Verde will grow to a maximum height of 4 to 6 inches and Bella will grow to a maximum height of just 3-4 inches. A gas-powered lawnmower emits 11 times the air pollution of a new car.
-UC Verde Buffalograss is the turfgrass choice for a pollen reduced landscape. The American Lung Association recommends using plants which have a pollen rating of 6 or less. UC Verde has a slightly higher rating rating 1. UC Verde Buffalo Grass is seedless, or vegetatively reproduced and establishes faster than seeded varieties.