When the terms annual and perennial appear, many people tend to think of flowers. But any type of plant can have those designations, including the grass that makes up your yard. Understanding the ...

Few things say low maintenance like a garden that's able not only to last year after year but also reseed itself for abundant growth all on its own. Perennial ornamental grasses like switchgrass or ...

Perennial ornamental grasses offer lasting beauty in your yard, returning year after year—they provide many colors and textures, allowing you to customize your garden aesthetic. Even better, some ...

If you’re seeding a new lawn or patching/overseeding a weak one this fall, it’s possible to make your lawn more durable and drought-resistant simply by the type of grass seed you plant. Contrary to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. © Frédéric Collin / Getty Images Perennial grasses make excellent additions to any landscape ...

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 ...

Even the best-laid grass seeds won’t produce a lush green lawn if they’re the wrong kind for your soil and climate. In Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, your best bet is a blend of Kentucky ...

Switchgrass Northwind has swept its way to the top as the Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial Plant of the Year for 2014. The Northwind cultivar of Panicum virgatum is distinguished by starkly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up of grass blades - Olenamykhaylova/Getty Images When the terms annual and perennial appear, many people tend to think of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Moment/Getty Images Perennial ornamental grasses offer lasting beauty in your yard, returning year after year—they provide ...