Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

When people think of grasses for the yard, typically they’re thinking of the turfgrass species used to create lawns. However, there are many ornamental grass species and cultivars, including many ...

Ornamental grasses are some of the best plant selections for an ornamental focus for the landscape, but they are often underutilized. In addition to being an excellent choice for their aesthetic ...

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Native ornamental grasses provide graceful movement and texture for your landscape! Enhance curb appeal and support biodiversity with these low-maintenance plants!

Curly Mesquite (Hilaria Belanger) is a native, warm season grass that grows from Central Texas and Arizona south throughout Mexico. It is a grass, a monocot and not related to mesquite trees, which ...

Ornamental grasses are some of the best plants to make a focal point in the landscape, but they are often underused. In addition to being an excellent choice for their aesthetic appeal, adding a ...

I like to say that a plant has to earn its place in my garden. I compare choosing a plant to interviewing job candidates — what will they contribute? How will they fit in? What are their unique ...

Incorporating ornamental or native grasses into our outdoor areas can serve a number of purposes. Whether it’s choosing an annual ornamental for a container, scattering several throughout the ...

A well-designed garden fits with the architecture and family needs of a home. The design should also complement the natural beauty found in the landscape beyond and the streets and sidewalks that ...

Question: I would like to plant native grasses in my garden. Where can I find seed or plants for this? What species do you recommend? Thanks for your help. Answer: Good for you for deciding to plant ...