Ornamental Grasses for Every Garden Ornamental grasses are not cookie-cutter plants. There are many species of native grasses available, and the range of sizes, shapes, and colors is amazing.

Grasses change dramatically with each season and give the garden a nice natural look. I put ornamental grasses in my holiday arrangements. Read on for some of Mary's best tips.

Replant immediately, mulch and water. Ornamental grasses add texture and interest to your garden year-round. As a bonus, they are wonderful in an autumn bouquet or dry flower arrangement.

Ornamental grasses generally are planted in the spring, when they show up with increasing variety and anticipation at the local garden center. Scout your terrain now for suitable sites.

Ornamental grasses offer low maintenance, longevity and resistance to many pests and diseases. These vigorous plants establish themselves very quickly in a wide range of soil types.

Some ornamental grasses are evergreen (Carex, Acorus, pampas grass, muhly grass), but most go dormant for the winter. By the end of February, cut the dormant plants back to within a few inches of ...

Planted in clusters, ornamental grasses offer the structure or backbone that is needed in many gardens. Other perennials can play off of the large masses and textures of grasses in the garden.

The Gardener Within: Ornamental grasses have gone from one of the best-kept secrets in landscape design to mainstream favorites. Here's how to add them to your garden.

Purpletop is the larval host for two species of grass skippers, crossline and little glassywing, and also for the broad-winged skipper and large wood nymph. It’s native to 37 states.

Sun-drenched ornamental grasses are a must-have for any garden because nothing comes close to its look. Whether you select North American natives, regional natives or imported Asian species, your ...

Blue Fescue Clump Grass (Festuca ovina `glauca’) A small ornamental grass noted for its silver-blue color and mounded appearance. It looks good in large groups and in front of taller grasses. This ...

After bundling, clip the grasses to within 3 to 4 inches of the base clump. Hand pruners may not be up to the task with tough-stemmed grasses and two-handed loppers or a weed wacker may be needed.