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Also, the city of Piqua (Ohio) is so short-sighted that they actually have an ordinance that would likely prevent Carex pensylvanica from being used here. Even it were to only grow to “8-10 inches in height” and were to “flop over and lay down”, it might still subject the property owner to a city code violation. The code states:

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§ 91.36 REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND VINES REQUIRED.

(A) NOXIOUS WEEDS shall mean and include any and all grass, weeds, and wild
plants exceeding 8 inches in height.
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There is no further clarification provided in the code of ordinances as to how the “height” is determined, but given the track record of the city’s code enforcement it is likely that they would deem anything that is 8 or more inches in length a code violation, even if the actual maximum height of the sedge when laying over was only 4 or 5 inches.

Assuming that would be the case in this area and therefore even this solution would still occasionally requiring some mowing, do you have any knowledge as to what happens to Carex pensylvanica when it’s mowed? Thanks.

This is technically a sedge not a grass. I believe it is native to North America and grows about 8-10 inches in height but flops over and lays down. It is drought resistant with deep roots that go way farther down in the soil than ordinary grass.
I planted a 36 inch square test plot in my yard 3 years ago.

So far I haven’t mowed it once. It is NOT like regular grass and takes getting used to but that’s just because we’re all used to our ordinary grass.

This is what I’ve observed with it.

In the early spring (I’m in SE Pennsylvania) it looks dead and has the color of light beige strands with the beginnings of green starting in the middle of the tufts. At this early spring stage it does look a bit messy but you just need patience to let it grow in for the season. As the season progresses it gets greener and greener replacing the old dead stuff from last year. In the spring it sends up short stalks with little fluffy tufts at the tips which I assume is how it propogates itself (I am no expert whatsoever). At this stage it still looks a bit un-kempt but have patience it gets better. These tufted stalks eventually fall away and the sedge gets thicker and greener and taller and eventually they flop over. My inital planting was about 6 small bunches of it spaced about 12 inches apart in my little test plot. Now this test plot is very very thick with this sedge and no weeds have been able to grow much amongst this thick plot of it. Occasionally I do have to pick a few weeds from among the thick mass but they are very very few and far between.

The look of it is very tossled when full grown. It is very tough and you can walk on it.

With a little patience I could see replacing an entire lawn with this sedge and never have to mow again.

Just think no more mowers, no more exhaust fumes, and the no more un-restricted pollution that the lawn mower makers are allowed to put out. No more pesticides. The mower industry could be significantly curtailed with this sedge.

Just think of all of the extra time you’d have not having to mow ever again let alone the money you’d save!

Pass the word on about Carex Pennsylvanica!

Thanks your for feedback and all of the supplier information that you provided in your response. I was told that the particular grass being tested in locations by the City of Cleveland are species created through genetic modification and felt it was important to note that.

According to the article at:

http://www.sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?type=article&article_id=218392817

your concern about planting genetically modified grass in your yard is quite valid. If you do end up buying some low-mow grass, we’d appreciate it very much if you would provide us with an update on what type of grass you selected and how it is working out for you.

Thanks again.

All the No Mow companies I called said they do not have ANY genetically modified grasses – nor do they want any.

The places I called:
NoMowGrass.com (888-Low-Grow) said their grass is a hybrid and the blade only gets 3″ – 6″ once mature –>Naturally!

No-Mow-Lawns at Prairienursery.com ((608) 296-2741) said their fescue only grows 12″ and folds over.

And EcoLawn at WildFlowerFarms.com is also a 12″ fine fescue.

All are natural, native or hybrid –> Not genetically modified.

Marla – New York

Our City government can’t seem to supply the audio or video on issues. WHY……….

Great job

Chuck

Thanks for all the work you do

keep up the good work

To me having clean water is imperative, the hotel is inconsequential for our existence.