Considered common and dull, ornamental grasses spent decades locked out of well-tended gardens. “Twenty-five years ago, you wouldn’t have seen grasses in landscapes,” said Debra Knapke, the Columbus ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ornamental grasses such as "Karl Foerster" feather reed grass, maiden grass and Blue Avena grass make structural statements in containers, borders or flower beds. Ornamental grasses have grown on home ...

They glisten in the sun, sway and shimmer in the breeze, and provide year-round interest. This is the grace and beauty of ornamental grasses. Planted as a sweep, they serve as a low border or a ...

Do you want to consider a different type of plant in your landscape? Something that is drought-tolerant, attractive to wildlife and easy to care for? Consider ornamental grass. Muhly grass Muhly grass ...

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 ...

Adding some boulders to your garden is another easy way to take up space without adding water requirements, and they go great with ornamental grasses. (Contributed) As the desire for less maintenance ...

Ornamental grasses get no respect, according to some garden experts. "People are captivated by plants with big, showy, colorful flowers like peonies and iris," said Mary Hockenberry Meyer, professor ...

Q:What can you tell me about pampas grass? Should it be cut down in the fall or left standing? Richard Backer, Muskegon A: Pampas grass is one of many ornamental grasses that are wonderful in our ...