What ground cover can I plant.

Question

I am a senior lady too old to cut grass and can not afford a gardener on fixed income. What ground cover can I plant that can withstand Bakersfield ca. summer heat in full sun area, light traffic and pet friendly I would love to look out my window and see pretty green instead of dead grass and dirt.

Shore grandmom · Answer

I don't know what grows well in your area, I suggest you go to a garden nursery in your area and ask for their help. They should be able to give you suggestions to help you. Just tell them what you've told us. Good luck.

Sharon · Answer

I would think you need a drip irrigation system to grow non-native plants. They have kits. They make some grass seed that is a dwarf variety, they actually make golf club varieties, and then there is astro turf used in desert yards for greenery. Ground covers.... https://www.laspilitas.com/garden/groundcover.html

https://www.installitdirect.com/learn/drought-tolerant-ground-cover-full-sun/ could make some interesting rock gardens with these

Then put up some trellises with plants that can withstand your climate.... I would think Bouganvilla, sunflowers, columbine, lupines, delphinums, sages.....