Litter manipulation alters the belowground bud bank and aboveground shoot density in a temperate grassland New research by Jianqiang Qian, from Henan Agricultural University, China. The pictures above show some of the buds found in the temperate grasslands of Inner Mongolia, China. Photos by Jianqiang Q…

🌾🍂Removing #litter boosts belowground #bud banks + #shoot density, while litter buildup limits new shoots. #Bunchgrasses respond strongly, #rhizomatous grasses less. #Management is to avoid litter accumulation
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California native fescue growing in the wild. Image by Alexander

🌾December - in your native garden:

Cut back perennial ornamental grasses (like Deer Grass or California Fescue) to refresh them, typically to about 4–6 inches above the ground, if you didn't do so in the fall
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Native Deer Grass shining in the sun at Allan Hancock College

🌾California Native Bunchgrasses

Santa Barbara’s historical grasslands were dominated by perennial bunchgrasses—plants that grow in dense clumps rather than forming a continuous sod

Adding these into your garden provides natural texture and incredible drought resilience 🌿
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Green bunchgrass growing near Manzanita trees

🌾 Native Bunchgrasses: Drought Heroes!

Once established, most native bunchgrasses are highly drought-tolerant 💧

If you prefer to keep them greener, a deep soaking once a month in summer is usually enough
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