Spirit Mountain Herbal Gardens Planting Grass 3/25/08This is a documentation of Spirit Mountain Herbal Gardens in ArizonaSunset from Arizona 3/25/2008Dichondra is a warm season ground cover that grows close to the ground. It has broad, almost circular leaves and when mown low establishes a thick dense carpet look. Originally a weed, it is now used in many ground cover situations where normal grasses may not do as well. It has a bright green color and a cushion feel underfoot. SOIL TYPE:Dichrondra can be grown in full sun or in partial shade and on soils that are sandy or heavy, as long as the soil has good drainage.TEMPERATURE RANGE:Dichondra is best adapted to those areas that have warm climates. Dichondra will retain its green color during the winter to temperatures as low as 20 - 25 degrees with only slight leaf browning.Preparation: This should be planted on a thoroughly prepared seedbed and weed free in the beginning. Dichondra is very hard to remove weeds from and this step...