Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

After the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, Europeans brought back many types of plants that gardeners take for granted today, including potatoes, sunflowers, and tomatoes. Pampas grass ...

Incorporating ornamental or native grasses into our outdoor areas can serve a number of purposes. Whether it’s choosing an annual ornamental for a container, scattering several throughout the ...

Ornamental grasses are some of the best plant selections for an ornamental focus for the landscape, but they are often underutilized. In addition to being an excellent choice for their aesthetic ...

Do you think of turf grass – like the typical American lawn – as real grass? It’s not surprising that many do, given the fact that we “water the grass” and “mow the grass” and “rake the grass.” In ...

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 ...