Grasses for landscaping are typically easy to maintain, and the many types of ornamental grass plants offer options for sun,shade, xeriscaping, rain gardens, and also includes annual and perennial ...

Here's why and how I plant ornamental grasses, although many are not hardy in our area and must be treated as annuals.

Unlike lawn or turfgrass varieties, ornamental grasses are meant to grow as specimen plants, not to be cut, mowed, or used as ...

More and more people are turning to native plants for landscaping for their beauty, less maintenance and wildlife benefits.

Creating a garden or yard focused on native plants will help avoid water waste and other issues. Here's what you need to know ...

Ornamental grasses are perfect for adding structural interest ... We grew them for two years, recording weekly when they were flowering. We assessed plants for the attractiveness of the flowers and ...

If you live in a wildfire-prone region, cut back your ornamental grasses as soon as they go dormant in the fall because the dried-out plants can ... The edges of some grass blades can be quite ...

Here are some tips to help you incorporate ornamental grasses into your yard: Grasses are as diverse as they are versatile. Some like the white feather pampas grass and reed grass grow as tall as ...

By Bruce Spangenberg Ornamental grasses have surged in popularity among gardeners, as has using native plants in gardens and ...