Step One: Erosion Control. Step Two: ? Step Three: Profit.

Our initial plan was to go with local, low water plants and vegetation that supported a modern, minimalist look. Part of this was to get some ground cover in that would prevent erosion and help build the soil. It was February, so our local landscaper suggested Winter Rye.

The plan was to go with the winter rye for a few months and then to scalp it in May/June and then put down Buffalo Grass which would be low water and low maintenance (no mowing).

Here's a pic of the house with the winter rye growing. Looks beautiful!



Now, winter rye grows fast and needs a lot of mowing. That's why we only used it as a stop-gap.