Q: I've noticed a few local churches and commercial landscapes with very tall (7- to 10-foot at least) pampas-looking grass with very strong stems and large plumes in full sun. Can you tell me the ...

Winter can be a challenge for birds and wildlife, with cold temperatures, long nights, wind, and ice, but keeping the right ...

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, ...

Planting ornamental grasses make a big impact in the backyard, with many varieties hardy and easy to grow, providing year-round interest. From tall and wispy varieties that sway beautifully in the ...

Available for $23.92 Pampas Grass Tall grass plants easily add texture to your landscaping. Pampas grass in particular ...

Ornamental grasses are a great way to add texture to and provide a contrasting backdrop for the flowers in your garden. But they aren't just ornamental. Depending on the species you choose, grasses ...

Dear Master Gardener: I would like to add a tall ornamental grass to my landscape. What do you recommend for this area? Answer: Ornamental grasses are relatively trouble-free and grown for their ...

Considered common and dull, ornamental grasses spent decades locked out of well-tended gardens. “Twenty-five years ago, you wouldn’t have seen grasses in landscapes,” said Debra Knapke, the Columbus ...

Question: I am looking for a dense tall grass to form a barrier between my property and the gravel road. Any suggestions? Answer: Tall ornamental grasses provide screening from early summer through ...

Whether you’re short on garden space or simply want to bring more texture to your patio, ornamental grasses make exceptional container plants. "They're hardy, versatile, and well-suited to different ...

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 ...

Every year by mid-summer my ornamental grasses are flopping over and looking messy instead of standing straight up like other people's grasses. Is there anything I can do to keep them from flopping?