Karl Foerster feather reed grass, one of the most popular ornamental grasses, is a familiar sight here in the Midwest. It's used extensively, both in home gardens and in commercial landscapes. No ...

This rainbow of shades complements your pickier plants—without extending your to-do list. Jennifer Causey Fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial grasses, many of which change color in the fall, ...

Ornamental grasses bring to mind the wind blowing across the prairie, creating a living sea of softness. One in particular stands out with its cloud of pink seed blooms moving above green blades. Pink ...

Growing ornamental perennial grasses in your landscape serves multiple purposes. They can fill in exposed soil, reduce erosion, and attract birds to the garden while also adding colorful hues and ...

Although many gardeners think of grass as that plant that has to mowed every week, there are many species of grass that rival any garden flower for beauty and grace. Many ornamental grasses have ...

* What it is: A version of a U.S. native ornamental grass that’s good at staying upright (unlike taller grasses that often flop by late summer) and especially nice in early fall when the green blades ...

Early in spring while tulips bloom, while flowering shrubs bring on their colours, and while trees begin to cast their shade, ornamental grasses remain stubbornly unmoved. By the time June arrives ...

Aquatic baskets can be a useful way to plant certain plants, such as blue flag irises, around the margins of a pond, and ...

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 ...

Ornamental grasses are dramatic plantings, providing depth, texture and color to your landscape. And they're pretty easy to grow, have few pest and disease problems, and are an excellent choice for ...