Drought Tolerant Plants: Ornamental Grasses
Karen Ornamental grasses are versitile and can soften the look of a garden as well as give a naturalistic feel. They are valued for their different textures and colors and the…
Grasses for Rain Gardens
Rain gardens can be an important part of a water conservation program. Their efficacy is related to the plants they employ as the plants soak up water, filter it, cleanse…
Ornamental Grasses for Cold Climates
Ornamental grasses are more and more popular as garden styles are changing and a natural look is developing. They have a lot to offer a gardener because they can play…
Ornamental Grass Used for Screen or Hedge
Tall ornamental grasses can be utilized as screens or hedges. Some can even be effective as windbreaks. They come in different heights, colors, and textures so can fit into a…
Ornamental Grass Look-Alikes
The term grass is generally used to refer to plants with long thin leaves but to be a true grass the plant must be in the family Poaceae (aka Gramineae)…
Ornamental Grasses with Fragrance
Most gardeners do not think of growing grasses for fragrance but there are some available. The fragrance may be in the flowers, the roots, or the leaves. Grasses with fragrant…
Ornamental Grasses: Forms
Ornamental grasses that grow in clumps vary in form from stiff and upright to relaxed and floppy. When classifying grasses by form only the foliage is considered, not the flowering…
Ornamental Grasses as Valuable Garden Plants
Ornamental grasses have become increasingly popular in the last few decades. Before 1950 they were rare in American landscapes but since that time they have become a staple in American…