Foliage
While flowering plants are the centerpiece of gardens, foliage plants can offer unique interest too. Foliage gardens can stand alone or accent your favorite flowers. Caring for foliage plants is no different than most other garden flora, but it helps to know about their basic needs, especially with the number of foliage plants and types of ornamental grass available. Keep reading for information on growing foliage plants and grasses in the garden, including specifics on individual plant types and ornamental grass care.
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 Try These 5 Ferns in Hanging Baskets and Fern Companions for High Impact All Year RoundYou’ll create instant drama and big impact with these stunning ferns in hanging baskets – plus, some high flying fern companions to brighten up quiet corners and shady spots By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 7 Ornamental Grasses for Stunning Fall Color and Lasting Beauty All Year RoundBeautiful autumn foliage isn't limited to trees. Plant these ornamental grasses for fabulous fall color and year-round appeal. By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 Muhly Grass Growing Guide – Uniquely Gorgeous Native Grass Will Add Texture and Interest To Any GardenMuhly grasses are fabulous additions to any garden and some of the most beautiful native grasses. They are eye-catching thrive even in poor soil. By Bonnie L. Grant 
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 6 Blue Ornamental Grasses That Will Wow Your Neighbors And Add A Unique Touch To Your LandscapeChoosing a blue ornamental grass can dress up borders and yards with striking color that changes with the seasons. By Susan Albert 
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 Time For Teal: 7 Terrific Teal Plants To Grow In Your Home GardenIt’s an emerging color with a devoted following in fashion and interiors, but can you enjoy blue-greens in your garden? We round up the best teal plants you can grow By Tonya Barnett 
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 Hosta Watering Guide: Tips On Watering A Hosta PlantBy Tonya Barnett 
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 Fertilizing Hostas – How To Fertilize A Hosta PlantLow-maintenance hostas don’t require much, but fertilizer is a good idea for several reasons. Learn the best way to fertilize hostas and how it can help plants. By Mary H. Dyer 
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 How To Grow Winter Heath For Cold Weather ColorGrow winter heath plants for year-round mounding beauty that’s easy-care and rewarding. Evergreen and cold-hardy, they come in shades of pink, purple and white. By Tonya Barnett 
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 Unique Ornamental Native Grasses: 7 Decorative Natives For Structure And StyleTextured grass is an easy way to amplify garden dynamics, but not all grasses are suited to every region. Try one of these ornamental native grasses for the perfect feathery fit By Tonya Barnett 
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 7 Fall Privacy Plants To Screen Your Space With Glorious Autumn ColorsProvide shelter and privacy to borders and outdoor seating areas with beautiful plants ablaze with color and interest in the fall. By Bonnie L. Grant 
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 Largest Hosta Plants You Can Grow: 6 Plantain Lily WhoppersGo big or go home. Plant these giant hosta varieties to have the biggest garden on the block. By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 7 Ornamental Grasses For Gorgeous Texture And Soothing SoundsThink outside the turf box and consider beautiful ornamental grasses. They'll add dramatic effects to any landscape or garden. By Teo Spengler 
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 Polypodium Care: How To Grow And Care For Polypodium FernsA small fern with a funny name, the polypodium - or polypody fern - likes to be shaded by trees and enjoys a moist environment. By Bonnie L. Grant 
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 Indoor Yucca Plant Care: How To Grow Yucca As A HouseplantBring the flavor of the desert inside with an indoor yucca plant. They’re slow growers as houseplants and will thrive for years under proper conditions. By Becca Badgett 
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 How To Grow And Care For Dusty Miller In The GardenDusty miller has silvery-gray foliage that’s wooly and soft, and adds a lacy, distinctive touch to any bed, border or garden. By Becca Badgett 
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 6 Beautiful Ornamental Grasses That Pollinators LoveOrnamental grasses add softness and texture to a garden, but they can provide additional value in enticing precious pollinators. Discover the best varieties to support nature in your yard. By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 Killing Ornamental Grass & Tips For Invasive Ornamental Grass ControlOrnamental grasses have a diversity of form, color, and plumes, and they sound nice rustling in the winds, but some can become invasive. By Bonnie L. Grant 

