Pampas grass is a wonderful ornamental grass whose lush panicles offer a restful break from the green of a typical yard. Knowing when to plant pampas grass can make all the difference between a ...

This is one dramatic grass, grown for its tall, stately flower plumes that can reach up to 12 feet. If you're looking for an easy, low-maintenance plant to serve as a focal point or a specimen plant, ...

Mixing plants of varying sizes and textures is an easy way to add visual interest to any yard. Using Tall Outdoor Plants for ...

With plumes that bring to mind ostrich feathers, pampas grass first became popular in the Victorian era. Fluffy seed heads decorated the most fashionable hats, homes, even carriages. Interest surged ...

Q: I have some pampas grass which is dead in the center. Does cleaning it out promote additional growth there? Steve Stern, email A: This is a common problem with pampas grass. It is almost ...

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 ...

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here. They can add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Because of their ease of care and reliability, ...

My friend Paul asked me to write about pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana, which in some parts of the country has become a problem invasive plant. While it is not on the noxious weed list (listed as ...

Many Californians appear to be taking up Gov. Jerry Brown’s call for the removal of 50 million square feet of lawn energetically and enthusiastically. But all that energy may be misplaced: As ...