Our Buffalograss Seed reimbursement program
provides residential homeowners in the North Platte Natural Resources
District reimbursement of costs for converting their existing
irrigated lawns to Buffalograss—saving precious water, lawn maintenance
time and costs on their yards.
- Water
Savings! Buffalograss is
a drought-hearty, native grass species that thrives on only
1/2 inch of water per week. Most other turf grasses use between
1 to 1 ½ inches per week.
- Labor
and Time Savings! Buffalograss
does well on hot, dry sites where bluegrass or ornamental landscaping
dies out. Buffalograss grows slowly to a maximum height of three
to six inches, reducing the need for mowing to once every two
to three weeks.
- Money
Savings! Buffalograss,
once established, requires less water, less mowing and less
fertilizer than blue grass lawns. Buffalograss can be maintained
with no mowing if weeds are controlled.
Participants can receive reimbursement of up
to $13 per pound for Bowie or Cody brands of buffalograss
seed purchased to convert up to 7,500 square feet of established
lawn. Maximum reimbursement is $292 per person per year.
Reimbursement will e based on the recommended seeding rate of
3 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
Application
DEADLINE is MAY 1st of each year.
Click
Here for Buffalograss Program APPLICATION
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Want to know how to get started growing Buffalograss?
Click
Here to read and print an excellent resources from the Nebraska
Cooperative Extension.
Got Weeds? You're not alone. Weeds
were the main concern for homeowners establishing a new stand
of Buffalograss. But don't lose heart! First year weeds are par
for the course. Here
is helpful information on weed control in your landscape.
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