Mondo grass is a popular choice for creating borders, and why wouldn't it be? With its delicate blades and low-maintenance needs, it's a versatile plant that manages to thrive in a variety of ...

Q: We are installing a patio with flagstone spaced a couple of inches apart. We would like to plant a low- or no-maintenance grass or plant between the stone... one that will tolerate some foot ...

Black mondo grass, known for its striking black leaves and grass-like appearance, is not a true grass but a tuberous-rooted perennial. Often referred to as "monkey grass," this unique plant grows in ...

Do you have an area in your yard where you can't grow grass because it is too shady or too steep or it has too much competition from large trees? There is a good solution you might want to try. Plant ...

Mondo grass is a popular choice for creating borders, and why wouldn't it be? With its delicate blades and low-maintenance needs, it's a versatile plant that manages to thrive in a variety of ...

Mondo grass even comes in unusual colors, such as this one that is so dark green it appears to be black. Most are much greener. Proven Winners One of my readers tells me he is ready to give up trying ...

Helen Mann had a backyard problem: It was too shaded for St. Augustine grass. Mann's solution: She covered open areas with widely spaced flagstones and planted dwarf mondo grass in between. But the ...

If you want to cover the patch fast, consider vigorous spreaders like deceptively delicate brass buttons, fragrant creeping thyme, or native cutie lyreleaf sage. North American sedges will give you a ...