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 ...

Pampas grass add visual interest to your yard and come in tons of varieties, but you can achieve the same look with a variety ...

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 ...

A: A good ornamental grass for partial shade is northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). Hardy to Zone 3, plants 2 to 3 feet tall have attractive arching green leaves in spring, dangling ...

Grasses likely aren't the first plants that come to mind when trying to attract hummingbirds, but they actually provide ...

Q. Can you suggest any ornamental grasses that are less than 3 feet tall and will grow in a semishaded location? — Rich Schultz, Carol Stream A. A few grasses that can take a little shade and are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...