1. Cheatgrass
This is a grass species, and its seeds were introduced to the US during the 1800s. It comes from Europe, and it is a new invasive species that competes with our native grass. The biggest problem with this type of grass is that it can disrupt the fire cycle, meaning that the chances of new wildfires are increased.
This destroys the habitat of the native sagebrush, which has a slow recovery rate after such a fire. This leaves space for the cheatgrass to grow, and the area covered by the sagebrush is getting smaller and smaller.
The 11 Western states that make up the sagebrush steppe ecosystem have seen more widespread dryness and drought as a result of climate change, which has raised the danger of wildfires.
Before adding new grass to your garden, consider native plant choices for landscaping that are not only lovely and stunning but also better for local insect and animal populations. Most grasses grow faster than practically any other plant, so keep this in mind.
