Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun. But what about those of us who deal with poorly drained soils and/or shady areas? Options for ...

Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while spreading ...

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 ...

WOULDN’T IT BE wonderful to find a plant that exhibits not only handsome foliage and attractive flowers, but also eye-catching fall color and showy seed heads that enhance its charm and appeal for ...

Ornamental grasses refer to both true grasses and plants that have a grass-like appearance, such as sedges, that are used for similar purposes in gardens. The foliage of ornamental grasses provides ...

One of my favorite native plants for landscaping is basket or deer grass, Muhlenbergia rigens. Growing freely by roadsides in our dry foothills, this graceful ornamental grass is a beautiful addition ...

When choosing perennials for our gardens we set high standards. We search for plants with attractive foliage, delightful flowers, showy seed heads, impressive fall color and winter interest. We look ...

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 ...

Autumn shines a spotlight on ornamental grasses. With their rustling blades and fluffy seedheads they are star performers in late season gardens going head-to-head with asters, mums, Montauk daisies ...

Question: Dear Sir, We have lived in the same house for 25 years and when we originally moved in we had St. Augustine sod installed and for several years it did very well until my trees started ...

A FAVORITE FOR GARDENERS: Purple fountaingrass is a garden favorite, exhibiting burgundy foliage throughout the season. (Wikimedia Commons) “April is a moment of joy for those who have survived the ...