WOULDN’T IT BE wonderful to find a plant that exhibits not only handsome foliage and attractive flowers, but also eye-catching fall color and showy seed heads that enhance its charm and appeal for ...

Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

Courtesy St. Augustine grass on the left changes to mondograss on the right and up the hill. Mondograss is one of many ground covers that performs well in shady areas, while St. Augustine requires sun ...

Discover the best ornamental grasses and bulb pairings. A design trick for low-fuss, textured gardens. The grass offers a ...

You have likely seen the vibrant pink plumes of muhly grass this fall, now a much-used and vibrant addition to home landscapes. Ornamental grasses are quickly establishing themselves as a common ...

Following recent weather patterns of low rainfall, ornamental grasses are worth consideration for more drought-tolerant, naturalized landscapes. Many varieties are at their peak color and bloom in ...

Ornamental ground covers are a great way to reduce landscape maintenance while adding color and textural patterns to areas in their landscape. They are also a good tool for dealing with those ...

Mazus is a fast-spreading ground cover that forms a thick mat of green leaves. It stays low, making it perfect for spots ...

HAVE WEEDS had their way with you this year? The long, wet spring encouraged invaders from bindweed to horsetail to multiply and colonize. I can’t remember such a year for garden thugs. Gardening is ...

How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...