Low Maintenance Grass

We are happy with the way our eco lawn seed is growing. The grass is very green. The new lawn is tolerating our big dogs walking on it very well.

We have removed more of our old lawn and will eventually replace all our grass with eco lawn. November and December are good months to throw eco lawn seed. The seed germinates fast when the temperature is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Habanero Peppers

Habaneros are very hot peppers. You can reduce the heat of your peppers by removing the seeds and ribs. Wear gloves while handling habaneros to prevent the painful experience of getting the oil in your eyes. After chopping habaneros, remove your gloves and wash your hands before touching your eyes or face.

People who experience a burning sensation from eating hot peppers should drink milk rather than water. Milk contains a chemical called casein that attracts capsaicin. Drinking or rinsing with milk will relieve the burn, much better than water.

The habanero plants in our Southern California back yard grow year round. The plants are attractive and fairly easy to grow. If you want to grow habanero plants from seeds, they will require a well-drained soil, heat, and patience. Habanero seeds take a very long time to germinate.

Environmentally Friendly Garden

Drought tolerant plants are popular choices for gardens in Southern California. This home is on a lake in Fresno, California.

Garden at Bentley's in Fresno

This is a garden used for dining in front of Bentley's in Fresno.

Eco Lawn

Rain is falling this morning in Orange County. The rain is just what we need to make our California native plants and eco lawn thrive.

We are happy with the way our eco lawn is growing. Our new grass is very green and growing slow. We spread some more seed in the areas where the grass is a bit sparse.

We allowed a chihuahua to play with our cats on the new lawn over the weekend. Eco lawn seems to be a good lawn for pets. We are waiting a few more weeks before we let the dogs that weigh more than 100 pounds play on the lawn.

Some people have been walking on our new eco lawn. Our new grass is tolerating the pedestrian traffic very well.

Rain in Southern California

The rainy season has arrived in Southern California. A light rain is falling in Orange County. After many months of heat and drought, we are glad to have some rain. November is a good time to plant California native plants or an eco lawn in Southern California.
Tree of Life Nursery is our favorite place to buy California native plants.