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 ...

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 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 ...

“July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden.” — Jean Hersey. “Tears of joy are ...

NO GARDEN IS complete without at least a few deciduous ornamental grasses. These elegant, flowing plants are usually drought-tolerant, generally pest-free and require little care. Impossible to shear ...

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 ...

A FAVORITE FOR GARDENERS: Purple fountaingrass is a garden favorite, exhibiting burgundy foliage throughout the season. (Wikimedia Commons) “April is a moment of joy for those who have survived the ...

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 ...

Ciscoe Morris stops by to show us how to spruce up our winter gardens with ornamental grasses. These plants will last through the winter, and liven up any outdoor space. Ciscoe goes over all the ...

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 ...