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

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2020
  • 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
    @christinerose9561 Před 3 lety +115

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

    • @viktoriak4332
      @viktoriak4332 Před rokem

      Same actually.

    • @phillm156
      @phillm156 Před 11 měsíci

      CZcams algorithm is the modern liberal arts major😂

  • @robertrijkers4923
    @robertrijkers4923 Před 2 lety +129

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

    • @Derek.Mitchell
      @Derek.Mitchell Před 2 lety +9

      That’s so cool! Where at?

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety +9

      @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 Před 2 lety +3

      Roof tops cool 😉 I want that !

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare Před rokem +15

    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
    @EarthAngel1313 Před 2 lety +316

    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 Před 2 lety +16

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

    • @EarthAngel1313
      @EarthAngel1313 Před 2 lety +21

      @@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 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @EarthAngel1313
      @EarthAngel1313 Před 2 lety +24

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

    • @PasoMerLegs
      @PasoMerLegs Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @Loriejean54
    @Loriejean54 Před 3 lety +28

    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.

  • @LisaApril
    @LisaApril Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @fables4564
    @fables4564 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @B30pt87
    @B30pt87 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @bolsbolbol368
    @bolsbolbol368 Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @86diggler
    @86diggler Před 2 lety +170

    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 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety +4

      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 Před 2 lety +2

      the most perfectest climate in OC....

    • @gabrielmartinez4288
      @gabrielmartinez4288 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @judymiller5154
      @judymiller5154 Před 2 lety +1

      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.

  • @ph3lix004
    @ph3lix004 Před rokem +1

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

  • @GarryNichols
    @GarryNichols Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @macrumpton
    @macrumpton Před 3 lety +170

    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  Před 3 lety +22

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

    • @macrumpton
      @macrumpton Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @lisagoings9783
      @lisagoings9783 Před 3 lety +3

      @@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  Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @davethenerd42
    @davethenerd42 Před 3 lety +26

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

    • @lionolee5480
      @lionolee5480 Před 3 lety +1

      Me too lol and I’m going to do it

  • @ParadisePoisson
    @ParadisePoisson Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety

      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 😎

  • @GaiaCarney
    @GaiaCarney Před 2 lety +7

    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 ☺️

  • @Metaphysics-for-life
    @Metaphysics-for-life Před 3 lety +24

    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 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @noradurst5317
      @noradurst5317 Před 2 lety

      @@BJGvideos me too!

    • @gg-gn3re
      @gg-gn3re Před měsícem

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

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 3 lety +1

      Great!!!! Thank u 🙏🏼

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety

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

  • @mrgee7059
    @mrgee7059 Před 11 měsíci +7

    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  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @mattsanchez4893
    @mattsanchez4893 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Debrajoy
    @Debrajoy Před 2 lety +3

    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 Před 11 měsíci

      How to make it less bumpy?

  • @kraneiathedancingdryad6333
    @kraneiathedancingdryad6333 Před 3 lety +46

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

    • @samueladams584
      @samueladams584 Před 3 lety

      What is this grass ? Can it be used in Florida

  • @khoile3727
    @khoile3727 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @PraiseTheFSMonster
      @PraiseTheFSMonster Před 2 lety

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety

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

  • @gtrfreak
    @gtrfreak Před rokem +1

    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 👍

  • @tessloneill7978
    @tessloneill7978 Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @hnybdee
    @hnybdee Před 3 lety +28

    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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos Před 2 lety

      How did it work for her?

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @justmyself1000
    @justmyself1000 Před rokem +1

    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  Před rokem

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

  • @thangmeu
    @thangmeu Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 9 měsíci

      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.

  • @GoldenBoy-et6of
    @GoldenBoy-et6of Před 2 lety +3

    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!

  • @tdonithan863
    @tdonithan863 Před 3 lety +9

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

    • @JustBwater
      @JustBwater Před 2 lety

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

    • @tdonithan863
      @tdonithan863 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @ENYPolyglot
    @ENYPolyglot Před 2 lety +1

    It looks like a winner for my community garden!

  • @johnwilson7680
    @johnwilson7680 Před rokem

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

  • @gardenjoy5223
    @gardenjoy5223 Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @relentlessmadman
    @relentlessmadman Před 3 lety +37

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

  • @moniquelynwone8228
    @moniquelynwone8228 Před 2 lety

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

  • @lawrencetalbot55
    @lawrencetalbot55 Před 2 lety

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

  • @nerdsaregods
    @nerdsaregods Před 3 lety +123

    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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety +6

      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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @scottmichael7178
      @scottmichael7178 Před rokem

      @@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  Před rokem +2

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

  • @heatherjolly8389
    @heatherjolly8389 Před 3 lety +22

    This is a great idea in between my raised beds

    • @wudangmtn
      @wudangmtn Před 3 lety +2

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @fluffycritter
      @fluffycritter Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @newbinhell3043
      @newbinhell3043 Před 3 lety

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

  • @MarcusMaketh
    @MarcusMaketh Před rokem

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

  • @williamdavidjanda1789

    Thanks again for your attention to detail.

  • @jacquig1939
    @jacquig1939 Před 3 lety +559

    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 Před 3 lety +24

      Some sort of moss

    • @treyellis3
      @treyellis3 Před 3 lety +66

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

    • @annalorenzo75
      @annalorenzo75 Před 3 lety +59

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

    • @patrickwingard1927
      @patrickwingard1927 Před 3 lety +35

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

    • @Yarnismyantidrug
      @Yarnismyantidrug Před 3 lety +61

      @@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.

  • @sarahk4047
    @sarahk4047 Před 2 lety +13

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

    • @lelov1392
      @lelov1392 Před 2 lety +1

      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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @knix4273
      @knix4273 Před rokem

      Maybe she’s referring to pig face

    • @sarahk4047
      @sarahk4047 Před rokem

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

  • @crimsonraen
    @crimsonraen Před rokem

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

  • @Mrs.Green23
    @Mrs.Green23 Před rokem

    It looks so fun and full.

  • @Scp716creativecommons
    @Scp716creativecommons Před 3 lety +8

    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

  • @angief6993
    @angief6993 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome info!!!

  • @marshabaker6153
    @marshabaker6153 Před 2 lety +1

    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  Před 2 lety

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

  • @PandorasFolly
    @PandorasFolly Před 2 lety

    Amazing. This on the list for the new house.

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili Před 11 měsíci +4

    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 Před 6 dny

      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.

  • @annalorenzo75
    @annalorenzo75 Před 3 lety +367

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

    • @DagarothBlackrose
      @DagarothBlackrose Před 3 lety +46

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

    • @cd2290
      @cd2290 Před 3 lety +26

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

    • @jeremyboyd1197
      @jeremyboyd1197 Před 3 lety +21

      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 Před 3 lety +16

      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 Před 3 lety +11

      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?

  • @peterl.104
    @peterl.104 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @dancegirlhaver3182
    @dancegirlhaver3182 Před rokem

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

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @onlinebaas
    @onlinebaas Před 2 lety +6

    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  Před 2 lety

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

    • @peachleroots3608
      @peachleroots3608 Před rokem

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

  • @briansung3036
    @briansung3036 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @Andrea-gp1xn
    @Andrea-gp1xn Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @iro3952
    @iro3952 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @iro3952
      @iro3952 Před 3 lety +1

      Budget Plants 🙏 thank you

    • @steviehudson2956
      @steviehudson2956 Před 3 lety +1

      How'd it go?

    • @BeccaBoltification
      @BeccaBoltification Před 3 lety

      Yeah how is it going??

    • @iro3952
      @iro3952 Před 3 lety +2

      @@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..

  • @jholid6y
    @jholid6y Před 3 lety +71

    Golf course: ok I’m listening.

    • @comfortablynumb9342
      @comfortablynumb9342 Před 2 lety +7

      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 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @newfreenayshaun6651
      @newfreenayshaun6651 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @alexgrover1456
      @alexgrover1456 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @juliatillman5402
    @juliatillman5402 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for this video! Love ❤️ it!

  • @renpilak6048
    @renpilak6048 Před 3 lety

    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  Před 3 lety +2

      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 Před 3 lety

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

    • @lisagoings9783
      @lisagoings9783 Před 3 lety +1

      It's impossible to find in Florida!

  • @bondad4me
    @bondad4me Před 3 lety +417

    It looks like a succulent.

    • @berzoidberg3272
      @berzoidberg3272 Před 3 lety +100

      It is a succulent

    • @BluesyPixie85
      @BluesyPixie85 Před 3 lety +24

      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 Před 2 lety +19

      It is. Think "Tiny Iceplant".

    • @GoldenBoy-et6of
      @GoldenBoy-et6of Před 2 lety +17

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

    • @Sukotto82
      @Sukotto82 Před 2 lety +9

      @@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

  • @AP-gg7ep
    @AP-gg7ep Před 3 lety +5

    AMAZING!

  • @xX_Gravity_Xx
    @xX_Gravity_Xx Před 2 lety

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

  • @Sean-gh3rn
    @Sean-gh3rn Před 3 lety

    You deserve more subs, this is a really well done video.

  • @dracokaiser
    @dracokaiser Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @horizonzeromom
    @horizonzeromom Před 2 lety +4

    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  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @cowboygeologist7772
    @cowboygeologist7772 Před 2 lety +1

    Very cool; thanks for posting.

  • @Lance_Thorpe_Esq.
    @Lance_Thorpe_Esq. Před rokem

    Thank You...
    Sounds perfect for my dogs

  • @john_blues
    @john_blues Před rokem +12

    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 Před rokem

      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 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @john_blues
      @john_blues Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @john_blues
      @john_blues Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@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.

  • @HighLevelNinja
    @HighLevelNinja Před 3 lety +7

    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.

  • @johnossendorf9979
    @johnossendorf9979 Před 2 lety

    Nice video with lots of good information .

  • @aaroncoats3955
    @aaroncoats3955 Před rokem

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

  • @snowfleas5426
    @snowfleas5426 Před 3 lety +4

    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 Před 2 lety

      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 Před 2 lety

      @@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)

  • @aliceinwonderland1339
    @aliceinwonderland1339 Před 2 lety +9

    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.

  • @galleta_2024
    @galleta_2024 Před 29 dny

    Thank you for this clearly detailed video on this lawn replacement. Kudos to you for doing the one shown. I'm looking to get a pro to do mine since I'm 80+. Best wishes

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 26 dny

      Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Yes.. it’s a lot of work, but the result was worth it. Thanks for watchin 😎

    • @galleta_2024
      @galleta_2024 Před 23 dny

      @@BudgetPlants Any ideas on how to deal with the Birch Tree (that's in the middle of my lawn) Autumn leaves once I have this ground cover installed? No one mentions this that I can find? Can they be blown off?'

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 23 dny

      I would not plant Ruschia right up against the base of a birch. Birch trees need regular water, whereas Ruschia is very drought tolerant. I suggest to do a circular cut out around the tree with either metal or composite edging at least 6’ diameter or more. The tree should have a dedicated zone/valve to provide more regular watering than the Ruschia. Hope this helps.
      Leaves can easily be blown off. Raking doesn’t work too well.

    • @galleta_2024
      @galleta_2024 Před 23 dny

      @@BudgetPlants A HUGE thank you as my lawn area is quiet small and 6' circumference doesn't leave much area for ground cover. You saved me from a huge mistake as I saw that Ruschia is drought tolerant and this amazingly beautiful Birch tree is not. Back to square one. Been trying to get rid of this lawn since 2016 as it's fussy and a money pit and never seems to look great. I guess a less drought resistant ground cover is my next Google search. Thank you very much

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před 23 dny

      @@galleta_2024My pleasure! Here’s a few other options that may work in conjunction with the birch.
      Vinca minor
      Isotoma
      Dwarf Mondo (shade)
      Aptenia
      Festuca rubra

  • @wendysea1693
    @wendysea1693 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! Great info!

  • @ryanburr8419
    @ryanburr8419 Před 3 lety +19

    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 Před rokem +4

    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 Před rokem

      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  Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @SitNSpinRecords
    @SitNSpinRecords Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @AlexAnom420
    @AlexAnom420 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @72marshflower15
    @72marshflower15 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @IO-zz2xy
    @IO-zz2xy Před 3 lety +3

    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 Před 3 lety +1

      They are all from the cape

    • @BluesyPixie85
      @BluesyPixie85 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @viviancovington7813
    @viviancovington7813 Před 2 lety +2

    Where has this been all my life?!

  • @alvincelis22
    @alvincelis22 Před měsícem

    I’m in SoCal and had never been this excited about buying a plant haha

  • @Alexander-rq9he
    @Alexander-rq9he Před 3 lety +74

    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 Před 3 lety +5

      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 Před 3 lety +3

      @@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 Před 3 lety

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

    • @TotallyAGoblin
      @TotallyAGoblin Před 3 lety +1

      Native wildflower mix

    • @falsie908
      @falsie908 Před 2 lety +2

      @@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.

  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood513 Před 3 lety +10

    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...

  • @seamus6994
    @seamus6994 Před rokem

    VERY COOL PLANT! Thanks...

  • @cflo1386
    @cflo1386 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the tip.

  • @lyle9252
    @lyle9252 Před 3 lety +6

    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 Před rokem

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

  • @capitalinventor4823
    @capitalinventor4823 Před 2 lety +8

    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.

  • @xgymratx
    @xgymratx Před 2 lety

    This sounds PERFECT for denver

  • @73beetle19
    @73beetle19 Před 2 lety

    My Dad said as long as it’s green he was happy. I never seen him seed the lawn once in my lifetime.

  • @MaddyFish
    @MaddyFish Před 2 lety +30

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

  • @jobgodino8182
    @jobgodino8182 Před 3 lety +4

    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  Před 3 lety +1

      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 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @beasaroseco5840
    @beasaroseco5840 Před rokem

    I dont have a lawn, but I like this alternative.

  • @SmartTurf
    @SmartTurf Před rokem

    Actually very good ideas in this video.

  • @No.DROUGHT.about.IT.
    @No.DROUGHT.about.IT. Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for this video. I created a small area in my succulent rock garden to plant the nana in October 2020. It has grown and spread but I don't have full coverage. I mulched the bare spots. How long can I expect it to continue to spread and grow? Is there anything I can do to encourage more growth (e.g. fertilize, more water) or has the growth period passed? I'm trying to be patient and not buy more if I don't have to. I"m loving my pink blooms right now....it makes me happy.

  • @soldyne
    @soldyne Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @JaceLovesStrength
    @JaceLovesStrength Před 2 lety

    As it pertains to planting, "very long time" sounds like quite the understatement.

  • @arnieland
    @arnieland Před rokem

    We live in the East Bay in the SF Bay Area. This sounds like it’s going to be the perfect replacement for our lawn. Thanks for the great info in this video.

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před rokem +1

      Awesome, thank you very much for watching!

    • @arnieland
      @arnieland Před rokem

      @@BudgetPlants We’ve subscribed and we’re going to share your channel on Monday night during our live show on our CZcams channel “Pepper Tree Villa.”

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před rokem +1

      Ahhh awesome!!! Really appreciate that ❤️🙏🏼🌱🙏🏼❤️

    • @BudgetPlants
      @BudgetPlants  Před rokem +1

      Please send me the link! I’ll put it in my IG stories 😎

    • @arnieland
      @arnieland Před rokem

      @@BudgetPlants I’ll send the link later today. Thank you.