Ornamental grasses refer to both true grasses and plants that have a grass-like appearance, such as sedges, that are used for similar purposes in gardens. The foliage of ornamental grasses provides ...

Almost every garden can be enhanced by an ornamental grass. Here's one that is new to me: Pennisetum "Red Head," which comes through winters in fine fettle (even cold ones). This clumping grass does ...

* What it is: A version of a U.S. native ornamental grass that’s good at staying upright (unlike taller grasses that often flop by late summer) and especially nice in early fall when the green blades ...

Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

Ornamental grasses make excellent screen plants to hide unsightly propane tanks and air conditioners, or for privacy around patios and decks. They develop faster than shrubs. Professional designers ...

Whether you’re short on garden space or simply want to bring more texture to your patio, ornamental grasses make exceptional container plants. "They're hardy, versatile, and well-suited to different ...

One set of plants that fares well in droughts is ornamental grass. Here are some selections to consider. Purple fountain grass is used in landscapes for its striking color. The splash of red-purple ...

For most gardeners, grass growing in a flower bed means it’s time to do some weeding. Yet, in some of the best maintained landscapes across the nation, grass is cropping up in flower beds because ...

Do you have gardening topics or people you would like Pat Munts to write about in her column during these cold months as gardening-related activities move indoors? Email topic ideas to Pat at ...

Gardening pros share seven plants they expect to be trending in 2026—from drought-tolerant perennials to cottage-style ...