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 ...

This is one dramatic grass, grown for its tall, stately flower plumes that can reach up to 12 feet. If you're looking for an easy, low-maintenance plant to serve as a focal point or a specimen plant, ...

While flowers, produce, and herbs are the common ways to fill a garden, ornamental grasses shouldn't be overlooked. Most of the time, they pair well with other plants and create textural, color, and ...

Ornamental grasses are dramatic plantings, providing depth, texture and color to your landscape. And they're pretty easy to grow, have few pest and disease problems, and are an excellent choice for ...

Seeding rates for native warm-season grass and forb mixtures (NWSG) have changed drastically over time. In the past, native grasses were planted without forbs at rates exceeding 10 lbs/ac. This may be ...

Ornamental grass can beautify your surroundings, but unfortunately, one gorgeous and easily maintained option is also a haven ...

With plumes that bring to mind ostrich feathers, pampas grass first became popular in the Victorian era. Fluffy seed heads decorated the most fashionable hats, homes, even carriages. Interest surged ...

My friend Paul asked me to write about pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana, which in some parts of the country has become a problem invasive plant. While it is not on the noxious weed list (listed as ...