The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.
One trend is the rise of ‘soft modernism’. It is softly structured, focuses on wild planting and is a move away from ...
From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call on large upright grasses, such as the native big bluestem, as well as ...
Homeowners often incorporate grasses into their lawns, yards, and gardens to add color, texture, and movement. However, with some varieties of grass, this aesthetic value comes with a pest tradeoff.