When is the best time to plant UC Verde Buffalograss? March to mid-September, will vary slightly depending on your area.

Does UC Verde Buffalograss go dormant? Yes, it goes dormant during the winter, here in California that means from around November to February. During that time it will lose color, but it is still alive and will return to its usual appearance around spring. While it is in dormancy you can eliminate the need to mow or water your lawn.You can also apply a grass colorant to make the lawn appear green. Contact us for our recommendations; the results are quite natural, the cost is inexpensive and can last up to 13-14 weeks. This is something you can apply yourself or there is a company that can apply it for you. Visit our Pics section to see images.

Where does UC Verde Buffalograss come from? This variety was developed by UC Davis and UC Riverside and was patented in 2003 under US Patent #12910. Unauthorized sale or production is prohibited by law. It is native to the United States.

What are the benefits of UC Verde Buffalograss? With this variety you'll use up to 75% less water, lower the frequency or need to mow your lawn with a max height of just 4-6 inches, and it's also better for allegeries since it is not a seeded variety and produces very few seed heads. UC Verde also has very fine blades making it softer to the touch and great for areas where you and your family will spending time.

What are the benefits of Bella Bluegrass? With this variety you'll find a drastic reduction in the need to mow your lawn since its maximum height is just 3-4" tall, saving you a lot of time on maintenance. Bella does not go dormant and has more of a traditional lawn look with it's dark green color and thicker blades. It grows also grows well in shaded areas. (*Please note: Bella Bluegrass is not drought tolerant and is prohibited in Fresno County)

How long does it take to grow? In the Central Valley it will take 120-160 days to fill in depending on the temperatures, length of daylight and spacing. Along the coast, it may take longer than this. Bella Bluegrass takes longer to fill since it is a slower grower.

As a drought resistant grass, how often should I water it? After the initial planting water it regularly until the grass has filled in and been established. This will depend on your area and your soil type. Water thoroughly without leaving the grass too dry or soggy wet. After the grass is established you can water it just once a week in hotter climates like the Central Valley and once every two weeks in areas along the coast, during the summer. During winter months, the grass can be watered much less or not at all. It is very important to keep it regularly watered while it is in its inital establishment phase to allow the roots to penetrate the soil and reach down.

What kind of conditions is UCVerde Buffalograss best for? UCVerde Buffalograss needs 6-7 hours of daylight each day. It does best in sunny locations and it is not recommended for locations that receive a lot shade. Bella Bluegrass grows better than the UCVerde for areas with shade, but it is not drought tolerant.

In what forms can I buy UC Verde Buffalograss? We sell our grass in plug liners available in a 128 size (1x1", 128 plugs per tray). See our Projects section for images of both sizes. UC Verde buffalograss is not available in sod or seed form anywhere due to how it grows

How do I know how much grass I'll need? Please visit our Installation section for instructions on how to measure how much grass you'll need. We typically recommed using our 128 size with 12" spacing for UC Verde and using 6-9" spacing for Bella Bluegrass. If you'd like your lawn to fill in faster use closer spacing. *It is very important to treat your space prior to installation to make sure that an exisiting weeds, plants or lawns have been killed off so that they do not overtake your young plugs when they are establishing.

How will my order be shipped? Smaller orders are shipped in our custom box and larger orders are shrink-wrapped and shipped on a pallet with our custom tray holders. Shipping is via OnTrac to your door. Customer pick up is also available at our facility in Fresno, California, if you would like to avoid boxing and shipping charges.

What forms of payment do you accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, check and cash.

Is UC Verde Buffalograss available for purchase by homeowners? Yes, we sell to homeowners as well as landscapers, landscape architects and contractors.

How much does UC Verde Buffalograss cost? Please contact us for pricing or place an order. If you have additional questions that are not addressed on this website please feel free to contact us as well!

Read more on our blog about the benefits of UC Verde Buffalograss and Bella Bluegrass and find out how using it helps to save our environment!