Ornamental grasses such as "Karl Foerster" feather reed grass, maiden grass and Blue Avena grass make structural statements in containers, borders or flower beds. Ornamental grasses have grown on ...

GARDENING. Don’t forget ornamental grasses in planning your garden. While flowers most often play the role of show queens in our gardens, don’t discount the wow factor of native and adapted ...

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here, and will add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Ornamental grass can be a perennial delight ...

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 ...

Deciduous ornamental grasses add interest in all seasons. The leaves on many turn glorious shades of orange, purple or gold in fall; their showy flower spikes often persist until spring; and the ...

No worry / Drought-resistant ground covers, ornamental grasses and dry-garden flowers can replace thirsty lawns. By Sandra Gorry, Special to The Chronicle July 23, 2003.

I saw a little bird repeatedly jump up to pin down the stem and eat the seeds off this ornamental grass. Smart bird and very entertaining. What is this grass so I can plant some? Happily, this is g… ...

Ornamental grasses make excellent screen plants to hide unsightly propane tanks and air conditioners, or for privacy around patios and decks. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.