A yard with ornamental grass adds more than visual interest. Along with numerous environmental benefits, many varieties can ...

Ornamental grasses in a yard look dramatic when controlled, but most are invasive species in the U.S. Here's how to get rid ...

Every year by mid-summer my ornamental grasses are flopping over and looking messy instead of standing straight up like other people's grasses. Is there anything I can do to keep them from flopping?

Everyone knows what sod grass looks like but fewer have explored the wide world of ornamental grass species, known for their beauty and tough constitution. There’s a grass for every purpose ...

This is where ornamental grasses come into play. First off, they are tough. Once these perennials, almost all of them are, get established they require little attention and not much water.

Fall is a good time to plant ornamental grasses, giving the plants some time to establish themselves before the hot summer weather. Supplied Photo  When we think of grass, we envision a well ...

I saw a little bird repeatedly jump up to pin down the stem and eat the seeds off this ornamental grass. Smart bird and very entertaining. What is this grass so I can plant some? Happily, this is ...

"Ornamental grass" traditionally has meant "lawn," a cropped, carpet-like expanse of green. In recent years, the definition has widened to include ornamental grasses from native landscapes and far ...

Most ornamental grasses, other than pampas grass, turn brown and go dormant for the winter. Feel free to cut them back hard when the foliage is no longer attractive. On the other hand, many ...

Maine Gardener: Watching these grasses grow is much more exciting than it sounds Ornamental grasses can add color and interest to the garden. Here are some native choices, and a few non-natives ...

If you're seeking an ornamental grass for your landscape, consider sand cordgrass. This highly salt tolerant perennial bunchgrass grows three- to five-feet tall and as wide. Requiring full sun ...

This Purple fountain grass can survive mild winters, but is not ideal for winters where temperatures fall below 20 degrees.