Ornamental grasses offer low maintenance, longevity and resistance to many pests and diseases. These vigorous plants establish themselves very quickly in a wide range of soil types.

Ornamental grasses are a great choice in the garden for adding movement, color and drama, either on their own, clustered together or mixed in with more traditional foundation plants. Most of the ...

Ornamental grasses are generally divided into two classes: warm season or cool season. The first begin growth in spring, reach full maturity in summer and retreat into winter dormancy.

Ornamental grasses can be used in borders, containers, rock gardens, mass plantings, and even as hedges. There are dozens of varieties that are adapted to our climate.

TINO CARNEVALE: You've probably noticed that ornamental grasses have become big business over the past decade in gardens all over the country and species and varieties of feather grass, Miscanthus ...

Environment Food & Drink Lifestyle Northwest Ornamental grasses can add fall color to your garden Originally published September 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm Updated September 29, 2010 at 9:01 pm ...

What kinds do you suggest? The ornamental grasses come into their prime in midsummer. Most of them are perennial, so now is a good time to plant them when you can see how they look.

Jenny Amstutz from Nature's Corner said that dwarf fountain grass is one of the most popular grasses in the fall. This grass stays in the 3' x 3' range.