Sure you can put up fences or screens for added privacy. But for a low-maintenance, all-natural way to border a deck or yard, ...

L ow-maintenance ornamental grasses are perfect for adding structure, texture and evergreen colour to any outdoor space. And ...

SUMMER is great for being out in the garden, but it’s not ideal when you don’t have any privacy in your outdoor space. To ...

One of the more popular perennial grasses that is not hardy in this area is purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). This fast-growing grass makes it a good plant to use as an annual.

Ornamental grasses come in many shapes and sizes, so there are grasses that will fit any size garden. Here are a few of my favorites. Karl Forester feather reed grass.

Ornamental grasses are a low-maintenance, visually appealing, and welcome addition to home gardens. They can be attractive throughout the year, whether they are cool-season or warm-season grasses.

On a practical level, compared to most ornamental plants, grasses are less work and require fewer inputs, provided you’ve selected the right grass for your growing conditions.

Ornamental grasses do not need to be cut back before winter. There are many benefits from leaving the grasses standing over winter, such as providing structure, texture, and color for your winter ...

For more information on growing ornamental grasses or selection or for other gardening questions, contact the UCONN Home & Garden Education Center, toll-free, at (877) 486-6271, visit their web ...