Looking for year-round texture, movement, and color without fussy upkeep? Perennial ornamental grasses deliver all three. They thrive in most climates, shrug off pests and drought once established, ...

Although varieties of grass may not be at the top of your list when adding perennials to your yard, they are a great way to bring texture and depth to a larger garden. Many ornamental grasses are ...

More and more gardeners are interested in eliminating some or all of the turfgrass on their properties and instead using native and ornamental grasses, among other plantings. If you're one of them and ...

When choosing perennials for our gardens we set high standards. We search for plants with attractive foliage, delightful flowers, showy seed heads, impressive fall color and winter interest. We look ...

Roberta Cruger is a journalist whose work has appeared in Smithsonian, Robb Report, the Los Angeles Times magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and more. Zoysia grass is a slow-growing, warm-weather ...

Often chosen for the texture and autumn interest they add to the garden, ornamental grasses have many virtues. Some are tall, towering over most other garden plants, and serve as a visual anchor or a ...

Ornamental grasses bring to mind the wind blowing across the prairie, creating a living sea of softness. One in particular stands out with its cloud of pink seed blooms moving above green blades. Pink ...

A shady garden with a range of grasses - Torriphoto/Getty Images Although varieties of grass may not be at the top of your list when adding perennials to your yard, they are a great way to bring ...