A lovely low-maintenance garden, with a mix of grasses and perennials - Photos By R A Kearton/Getty Images If you want to add a little whimsy to your yard, but also need something that's easy to grow, ...

When we think of grass, we envision a well-manicured lawn, right? Well grass, if left to grow to seed would look very different; and it is these differences that have caught the eye of many people.

"Ornamental grass" traditionally has meant "lawn," a cropped, carpet-like expanse of green. In recent years, the definition has widened to include ornamental grasses from native landscapes and far-off ...

Pampas grass is a wonderful ornamental grass whose lush panicles offer a restful break from the green of a typical yard. Knowing when to plant pampas grass can make all the difference between a ...

Tips to keep your grasses thriving in your garden. Deb W. of Santa Rosa asks: I have quite a few ornamental grasses in my landscape and could use a few tips to keep them looking their best. I have ...

Ornamental grasses provide an easy-to-care-for, beautiful ground cover. Do they need to be pruned, though? The answer might surprise you.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are dozens of ornamental grasses in the United States. There are just about as many reasons why you should consider adding ornamental ...

Drought resistant, low maintenance, colorful, and versatile are a few of the attributes of ornamental grasses. There are many kinds of ornamental grasses most of which are perennials although many are ...

Q. I have fairly new ornamental grasses. They look ragged right now. Can I cut them back or move them, and how do you do it? A. Ornamental grasses can add a graceful softness to full sun plantings and ...

My neighbors always cut down their ornamental grasses in fall. I like the look of them in winter. When should they be cut? A: The plants don't care either way. Just get the deed done some time before ...