Ornamental Grass
What is ornamental grass? This plant family boasts a huge variety of graceful, low-maintenance grasses that add a wealth of texture and movement to the landscape, in colors ranging from soft pink to bright green or intense purple. Some hardy ornamental grasses are suitable for the coldest climates, while others tolerate intense summer heat or salty air and windy coastal conditions. Our large collection of articles will help you select, grow and care for ornamental grass in the garden.
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What Is Sheep Fescue Grass – Growing Requirements For Sheep Grass In Gardens
Sheep fescue grass is drought tolerant, slow growing, and thrives in infertile soil. For more information about sheep fescue grass click the following.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Flame Grass Care - Growing Flame Grass Miscanthus
Flame maiden grass brings movement to the garden with arching stems that change from green to a brilliant orange-red in the fall. Read on for more.
By Susan Albert
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Ornamental Grass For Sand - What Grass Grows On Sand
Planning a garden and wondering what grass grows on sand? Many of the top ornamental grasses are excellent choices. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Northwestern Ornamental Grasses – Growing Ornamental Grass In Northwest Gardens
Incorporating ornamental grass in northwest gardens is an increasingly popular choice and with good reason. Interested in growing northwestern ornamental grasses? Click here to learn about pacific northwest ornamental grasses.
By Amy Grant
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Full Sun Ornamental Grass - Ornamental Grass For Sun Gardens
If you are looking for plants for an area of full sun, try growing sun loving ornamental grass. Read on to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Ornamental Grass That Grows In Shade: Popular Shady Ornamental Grasses
Shady ornamental grasses have traditionally been difficult to find, as many of the commercial offerings are geared towards sun locations. Options have increased in recent years, with numerous lovely ornamental grass for shade available. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ornamental Grasses For Containers: How To Grow Ornamental Grass In A Pot
Ornamental grasses provide a unique texture, color, height and even sound to the home garden. But caring for potted grasses is also an excellent project. This article will explain more about potted grasses.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Preventing Flopping Grass: Causes Of Ornamental Grasses Falling Over
One of the few problems you may have with an ornamental grass plant is the stems falling over, otherwise known as lodging of ornamental grasses. Find out why this happens and how to fix it right here.
By Anne Baley
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Ornamental Grasses Without Plumes: No Plumes On Ornamental Grass
If there are no plumes on ornamental grass in your garden, there are a few possible causes. They may be cultural, site-related, due to age or just due to plant variety. Read here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant