Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

When you think of attracting birds to your garden, you likely imagine a yard filled with tall trees, cozy birdhouses, and a few seed-filled feeders. Surprisingly, there are several advantages of ...

Tie tall grasses into bundles before trimming to reduce cleanup. Trim invasive or fire-prone varieties in fall to control spread and lower fire risk. As with lawn grasses, there are both warm-season ...

The colors, lusters, and forms of ornamental grasses are an interesting addition to any garden. In an area where the more subtle nature of our background colors is an important consideration in garden ...

Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance and can add height, color and texture to your garden. They can be used as groundcover, for erosion control, or as design elements. You can find hundreds of types ...

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Wherever you go now there are ornamental grasses, in borders among shrubs and herbaceous perennials, as specimens, in pots and sometimes there are borders and even whole gardens dedicated to them. I ...

Drought resistant, low maintenance, colorful, and versatile are a few of the attributes of ornamental grasses. There are many kinds of ornamental grasses most of which are perennials although many are ...

Cutting back ornamental grasses helps make way for new growth in spring. Cut dormant grasses before winter if you live in a fire-prone area or to prevent self-seeding. Leave grasses standing for ...

For much of the year, ornamental grasses may be perhaps the most underappreciated plant choices for the landscape. You likely pass them unnoticed during spring and summer, when they quietly provide ...