Ornamental Grass Basics

How to Grow Purple Moor Grass
If you are looking for a hardy, ornamental grass that is often favored by… More
How to Thin Out Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grass serves as a hardy perennial in the landscape. These plants require very… More
Ornamental Grasses for Minnesota
Ornamental grasses are available in dozens of varieties with varying foliage colors, flower colors,… More
Shade Loving Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses can add color and interest to any garden, and there are many… More

Ornamental Grasses for Iowa
... throughout the state and many are candidates for ornamental grasses. The tall grass… More
Ornamental Grasses in Texas
...exas is home to a wide variety of colorful, showy ornamental grass species. The… More
Variegated Ornamental Grass
Variegated ornamental grasses make interesting focal points or accents in the landscape. The patterns… More
Miscanthus Ornamental Grass
Over 50 cultivars of Miscanthus ornamental grass are available in the United States, making… More
How to Space Ornamental Oak Trees
... are suited to gardens, where they create smaller ornamental displays of leaves and… More
How to Care for an Ornamental Peach Tree
...s are important to the health of your peach tree. Basically, peach trees need… More
How to Make an Ornamental Grass Garden
Ornamental grass gardens provide a low-maintenance alternative to traditional flower and shrub landscape. Decorative… More
How to Cut Back Ornamental Grass in the Spring
Ornamental grass adds incredible interest to the landscape with long flowing foliage grown in… More
How to Transplant Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses are a virtual no-work addition to the landscape. They come in sizes… More
How to Grow Container Ornamental Grass
...arance that elegantly sways in a delicate breeze, ornamental grass makes a beautiful container… More
How to Cut Tall Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses are used for borders, screens or accent points in the landscape. Some… More
How to Care for Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are easy to grow, relatively easy to care for, and can greatly… More
How to Plant Ornamental Grasses in Soil
...ooked portion of the home gardener's display, the grasses you choose can have a… More
How to Cut Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grass has become quite popular in home landscapes. These tolerant plants require little… More
How to Plant Ornamental Grasses in Containers
Ornamental grasses look great in any garden. They add interesting colors and textures. However,… More
What Is Vetiver Grass?
Vetiver grass is a tropical plant and a native of India. The word vetiver… More

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How to Grow Grass in a Pot
Grow grass in a pot by placing gravel or sticks at the bottom of a… More
How to Grow Ornamental Grass From Seed
Grow ornamental grass from seed by collecting the seeds of the grass and planting them… More
How to Grow Lemon Grass
When growing lemon grass, start the seeds in a glass of water until roots form… More
How to Grow Switch Grass
...plenty of drainage and sunshine. Grow this native ornamental grass with helpful information from a… More

How to Grow Barley
Barley is an ornamental grass that can also be used as a production grass on… More
How to Design an Ornamental Kitchen Garden
The goal of an ornamental kitchen garden is to have beautiful color and to use… More
How to Grow an Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine
Growing an ornamental sweet potato vine can be done from seeds or from the root,… More
How to Prune Ornamental Plum Trees
Pruning an ornamental plum tree while it is dormant in the winter will encourage more… More
Different Types of Grasses
Different types of grasses include Kentucky blue grass and rye grass for cooler climates and… More
How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to divide ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Pt. 3: How to Dig Up Ornamental Grasses
...how to dig up perennial plants such as ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Pt. 2: How to Dig Up Ornamental Grasses
...how to dig up perennial plants such as ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
How to Water and Fertilize Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to water and fertilize ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Pt. 3: How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to divide ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
How to Dig a Hole to Plant Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to dig a hole to plant ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
How to Pre Soak Ornamental Grasses before Planting
Learn how to pre-soak ornamental grasses before planting, in this free gardening video. More
How to Dig Up Ornamental Grasses
...how to dig up perennial plants such as ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
How to Plant Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to plant ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
How to Mulch Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to mulch ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
Pt. 2: How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to examine the roots of ornamental grasses in order to divide the plant… More
How to Trim and Prune Ornamental Grass
Learn how to trim and prune ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More
How to Reduce Transplanting Trauma for Ornamental Grasses
...arn how to reduce plant trauma when transplanting ornamental grasses, in this free gardening video. More

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What to cover with frost tonight
...ge, daisies, peonies, snow-in-summer, cranesbill, ornamental grass, kniphofia, hostas, roses, tigerlilies, heuchera - which ones do I cover - I can't cover them all! I surely covered both roses, put a sheet over… More
Hi from Jackson, Michigan
It's time to plant seeds indoors here!!! I'm soooo excited I can't believe spring is finally here. I have a few things in my garden I would love to share and trade if anyone is in my area. Hostas, peonies, and seedum for the most part. I just planted some… More
Suggestions please
Hello everyone...not sure if this is the best place for this post but it seems like it might be. I'm looking to put two large urns on my front porch with some sort of perennials in them. I'm not the best gardener and would like something VERY easy to take… More
Ornamental Pepper Plant?
...look like tiny 1" red peppers. I have looked into ornamental peppers and Christmas peppers but they say the peppers stand upright and these peppers hang down. It almost looks like a bonsai shape to the plant… More

Moist/shady area planting suggestions?
I have a tiny strip of planting bed next to my front walkway, right up against the foundation of my house that gets pretty much no direct sunlight, and stays fairly damp because of it. I've always been at a loss for what to plant there. I'm a HUGE hosta… More
Shady/moist planting suggestions?
I have a tiny strip of planting bed next to my front walkway, right up against the foundation of my house that gets pretty much no direct sunlight, and stays fairly damp because of it. I've always been at a loss for what to plant there. I'm a HUGE hosta… More
Now is the time for the midwest gardeners to::
Ornamental Grasses; ............. they need to be burned or cut down before new growth starts...the blaze is fast and goes pretty high, so don't burn if there are trees or wires overhead......If you decide to cut it down to new growth, you can tie the many stems together tightly, and… More
Knock Outs on sale at Lowes!
If you are interested in the Knock-Out roses, check your local Lowes store. Ours have Knock-outs, Double Knock-outs, and Rainbow Knock-outs in 8" pots on sale for $9.98 this week. They were very healthy and the Rainbows were prettier than I thought they would be. I don't know how they… More
Hyacinth beans
Hope I spelled that right. It's an ornamental type bean vine that has purple flowers. If you have some to share, let me know, I will try to find something to trade.:D More
thin curly leaves on a gifted plant help! photo inside
...rch the proper care, and perhaps free it from the ornamental pot. cheers, david More
Ornamental peppers suggestions
I was thinking of getting a pot of ornamental peppers to have in the house this winter. Has anyone had any? Are some better or nicer than others? Any problems with them? More
SPERLING'S Lohengrin Ornamental Gourdes
Please can you tell me whether the Ornamental Gourdes (which I have grown from seeds) Namely Sperling's Lohengrin, are edible? If they are, am I correct in assuming that they are cooked as for courgettes/marrows? More
ornamental grasses
Hello everyone! What is a pretty ornamental grass that is not invasive in my zone 6 Ohio.I like to plant one but not sure what kind to get it could even be a dwarf size but something pretty when the wind blows since we have some strong winds at times… More
Ornamental Ribbon Grass
I have ton's of this stuff around my yard, apparently the woman who owned the property previously must have LOVED this stuff! :rolleyes: I was at a local nursery the other day and saw them selling it for $18 for a small bunch!!! I simply couldn't believe it. Anyway, I… More
Tall Yellow Ornamental Grass
I guess the ornamental grass thread I started last year was one of the ones deleted. Now that I'm ready to buy my grass, I wanted to refer back to it. There was a lot of good info in that thread :( So, I'm going to ask for advice again.… More
ornamental grass
my neighbor has this grass and this is the stuff that grows out the top of it, can anyone help?and if you can how does this reseed More
Will these ornamental grasses take over my yard??
...he spring. Among the seeds that I want to get are ornamental grass seeds. I know that some grasses "creep" and will take over a yard/garden, but I don't know which ones. Could anyone advise me about these grasses: Festuca glauca, Stipa… More
What's a better bet for Zebra and other ornamental grasses?
... been thinking about getting my father some zebra grass for Fathers Day. He's been talking about how he wants to plant a few around the yard. I was wondering which would be the better value. Should I either: A) Buy it online from ebay. I was thinking ebay because… More
growing pampass grass in north MO
...e? My landscaping depends on it as I am doing all ornamental grasses.… More
Ornamental Pepper help
I picked up an ornamental pepper plant a couple months ago. This has all red peppers, about an inch in length, and approx 1/2" diameter at the base tapering to the tip. When I first took the plant home, all the peppers were plump and firm, the leaves felt, and… More
ornamental kale
Is ornamental kale annual or perennial? I'm assuming annual but I truly don't know. More
ornamental grass
Has anyone ever used ornamental grass as a form of privacy? More

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