Ornamental grasses well suited for wet sites, shade Sam Marshall StarNews Correspondent Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun.

Growing ornamental grasses next to hydrangeas can add tons of texture and interest. These gorgeous grasses will thrive in hydrangea's preferred conditions.

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 ...

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

“Grasses look best in the sunshine at 4 p.m., when they catch the afternoon sun, so make sure you plant them where they’re not in the shade that time of day,” she said.

Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while ...

Q: Is there an ornamental grass that grows in shade? — Tom Schuster, Wheeling A: A good ornamental grass for partial shade is northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). Hardy to Zone 3, plants ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

One of my favorite native plants for landscaping is basket or deer grass, Muhlenbergia rigens. Growing freely by roadsides in our dry foothills, this graceful ornamental grass is a beautiful. Skip to ...