Few of us are thinking about our lawns this time of year, but that does not mean we can’t be thinking about grass. I don’t mean overseeding with rye grass for the winter or devising strategies for ...

I have written many times about the attributes of ornamental grasses in our landscapes. Their unique texture contrasts nicely against the coarser foliage of both broadleaf evergreen and deciduous ...

Q: Does purple fountain grass spread? If so, would planting it in the bed in a bottomless pot keep it from spreading? — P.S., Pearland A: Purple fountain grass makes a clump that gradually increases ...

"Ornamental grass" traditionally has meant "lawn," a cropped, carpet-like expanse of green. In recent years, the definition has widened to include ornamental grasses from native landscapes and far-off ...

I have these plants on either side of my sidewalk. They have pretty purple plumes and I added some ivy & really like the way they turned out. This is the first year I've bought them. My question is ...

North Dakota is definitely not known for its trees, but history has shown that it is reminiscent of the vast grasslands. To ...

Grasses put motion and music in a garden. A summer breeze can set the slender leaves or dangling flower heads dancing and rustling. A winter snowfall can outline the still-standing stalks like ...

While flowers most often play the role of show queens in our gardens, don’t discount the wow factor of native and adapted ornamental grasses in Central Texas. Even colorful, blooming gardens need ...

My favorite ornamental grass, muhly grass, is blooming now. Muhly grass has purplish blooms and when backlit by the setting sun, is absolutely gorgeous. Ornamental grasses are a wonderful addition to ...