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 ...

The graceful beauty of ornamental grasses in the yard and garden make them a great choice for designing in your landscape borders, beds and gardens. With many varieties to choose from, many of them ...

Forever on the lookout for low-water, low-maintenance plant possibilities, I have been happily surprised with the spread of blue oat grass in my own garden and have been wondering lately about its ...

It’s been a long, beautiful fall this year. The cool weather tripped the trees to color up and then hold their leaves for a beautiful show of reds, oranges and yellows. Tree leaves aren’t the only ...

Q: I saw a garden yesterday that had these ornamental grasses with blue blades lining a walk. They were almost 3 feet tall and had blades a little wider than most grasses I've seen. Do you have any ...

They glisten in the sun, sway and shimmer in the breeze, and provide year-round interest. This is the grace and beauty of ornamental grasses. Planted as a sweep, they serve as a low border or a ...

We usually equate the word “grass” with “lawn,” but did you know there are many durable and decorative grasses that can be combined with other flowering perennial plants to create a lovely water-wise ...

Ornamental grasses are more than just clumps of green foliage with a few plumes on top. They are stars of the summer garden, flowering when everything else looks worn out. They need little water, ...

I would like to incorporate ornamental grasses in several areas of my landscape. Could you recommend which varieties are adapted to our climate? Ornamental grasses can be used in borders, containers, ...

A GARDEN FAVORITE: Purple Fountaingrass is a favorite among gardeners. It is frequently used in container gardens and has a burgundy-red foliage. “July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and ...

This time of year, I have a daily ritual on my walk from the car to my office. As I head up the curving entry path at New England Botanic Garden, I run my hand along the ornamental grasses that line ...

I have to admit, this article is about one of my pet peeves, plant butchering. I hope to educate homeowners and commercial landscapers about how the specific growth habits of different plants should ...