|
Douglas County Conservation District |
|
Plants |
|
|
Colorado State Grass |
|
PO Box 688 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116 Phone: 303-688-3042 ext. 100, Fax: 303-660-3838 Email: Pam.Brewster@co.nacdnet.net |
|
Helping People Help the Land ~ Colorado |
|
This page contains information and links about Native & Non-native (introduced) Plants, Weeds, and Xeriscape plants. |
|
Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) Blue grama is the state grass of Colorado. It is a warm season native, short grass, and typically a bunchgrass, but will form a sod under heavy grazing conditions or mowing. Widely used for range, pasture, and occasionally for hay. |
|
Plants are an extremely important part of our lives. They help to cool the earth, give us oxygen to breathe, feed and clothe us as well as giving us beauty to behold. Even weeds, which are considered a plant that is out of place, have their place in this world. When soil is disturbed due to overgrazing or excavation, the weeds are the first to germinate and cover the land from future erosion problems. So, next time you look at plants, realize how very important they are to all living creatures and that they have a purpose. See the links below for more detailed plant information. Plants: Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes Native Turf Grasses for Colorado Colorado Native Plant Society List Colorado Natural Heritage Program Colorado State Dept. of Ag Plant Industry Colorado State University Plant Talk CSU Master Gardener Office Douglas County
|
|
Plants |
|
Noxious Weeds are plants that have found a home here from other countries. They have no natural enemies to keep them under control. These weeds offer little food value for wildlife and livestock. They out compete and crowd out the native more desirable plants. Some are toxic to animals and humans. They reduce crop productions, and reduce land values. They also increase soil erosion. Competitive vegetation, biological control using beneficial insects, grazing sheep and goats (on specific weeds), mowing, tillage and herbicides are all potential controls for these weeds. See links below for more detailed information. Weeds: Biology and Management of Toadflax Colorado State Noxious Weed Act Colorado Weed Management Association
|
|
Weeds |
|
Xeriscaping (zer-i-scaping) is a word originally coined by a special task force of the Denver Water Department, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado and Colorado State University to describe landscaping with water conservation as a major objective. The word was derived from the Greek “Xeros” meaning dry and landscaping—thus, xeriscaping. Not only does a xeriscape program include the use of low water plants, it also includes other principals such as Planning and design, using soil amendments, mulching, irrigation efficiency, and to maintain the landscape properly. See the links below for more detailed information on Xeriscape: Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping Xeriscaping: Retrofit Your Yard Xeriscaping: Ground Cover Plants Colorado State University Plant Talk
|
|
Xeriscape Plants |
