As it grows in sun to partial shade and in many different soil types, it's one of the best (and prettiest) ornamental grasses for shade. 4. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’ ...

This rainbow of shades complements your pickier plants—without extending your to-do list. Jennifer Causey Fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial grasses, many of which change color in the fall ...

These resilient beauties bring color and life to your garden for many years, making them long-term investments. Plant now, ...

Grasses and sedges for shade. If you want to re-create a lush forest understory, there is quite possibly no better combination than the many species of ferns and grasses and/or sedges.

Q. Can you suggest any ornamental grasses that are less than 3 feet tall and will grow in a semishaded location?— Rich Schultz, Carol StreamA. A few grasses that can take a little shade and are ...

When choosing perennials for our gardens we set high standards. We search for plants with attractive foliage, delightful flowers, showy seed heads, impressive fall color and winter interest. We ...

Read on for information about these perennial grasses and how to use them on your property. Why You Should Grow Ornamental Grasses Lawn turf is losing popularity with homeowners today.

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here, and will add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. View full sizeThinkstockSome ornamental ...

Although many of their tops died with the winter's freeze, some ornamental grasses are still standing and putting on a majestic show. Nonetheless, now is the time to cut back many perennial ...

Give perennials the proper location, from sun to shade; amend the planting bed for better drainage; and give them at least two growing seasons with regular watering for their roots to establish ...

Ornamental grasses and grass-like plants are valued in home landscapes for their hardiness, ease of care, dramatic appearance, and the wide variety of colors, textures and sizes available.

Question: Dear Sir, We have lived in the same house for 25 years and when we originally moved in we had St. Augustine sod installed and for several years it did very well until my trees started ...