The following 3 pictures show the entrance to the nursery planted with pili and shrubby ohi`a. When we landscape, we aim to provide a unique and cohesive planting that uses water responsibly. We use of drip irrigation, proper plant selection, mulching and a little vigilance, to create a durable and successful landscape.

Pili grass and Koaia over a 6 month period

By choosing pili as a dominant groundcover you will begin to supply yourself with an abundance of pili mulch. Pili matures every 3-4 months and is cut with a sickle as demonstrated by Ethan in the photo below.

The pili straw was placed as a mulch in between the pili plants that were planted 3-4 ft. apart in a diamond pattern.

Below shows the rapid regeneration of each pili grass clump (photo taken 1 month after photo above).

Since the straw from pili grass lasts for so long, the next cutting of pili grass gives you free extra mulch for the landscape. Below is a picture of a planting that was mulched with pili from the same property.

PHOTO of mulch circle

Mulching is so important to discourage weeds and to keep good soil moisture. The photo below shows newspaper that is wetted and cinder fines used as a mulch.

Behind the fence we have a 5 year-old hedgerow of koa`ia mixed with other assorted native plants.

The koa`ia trees make a solid visual barrier when planted 15-20 ft apart. Notice the silvery color that is brought out by a recent rain.

We like to use multiple plant species in hedges and windbreaks. The 3 pictures below show neneleau, mamaki, kulu`i, and a`ali`i over a 9 month period of growth.

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