Perennial ornamental grasses are wonderful to grow in any yard as a border, in a meadow, or in native and rock gardens. They ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These flowers, vegetables, and herbs make a big impact in a small space. Tall, thin alliums show off brightly colored globes of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You don't need a sprawling backyard to create a gorgeous, lush garden! Any small outdoor spot — from front porch steps to a ...

This time of year, I have a daily ritual on my walk from the car to my office. As I head up the curving entry path at New England Botanic Garden, I run my hand along the ornamental grasses that line ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

As it turns out, she was right. I was skeptical in 2008 when one of the best American garden writers, Tracy DiSabato-Aust, included several ornamental grasses in her favorite "Fifty High Impact, ...

Stacking stones is an easy way to create a natural garden edge that adds depth to your space while clearly separating your ...

This article discusses ornamental grasses. It does not cover lawn or turf grasses except to say downsize your lawn and turf as much as possible. Lawn and turf grasses are a mono-crop providing zero ...

Looking for a large graceful grass to fill a bare spot in your garden? Look no further. Deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) would be a good choice. This perennial grass, native to California and Mexico, ...

A well-manicured grass lawn complements a home and property, but it's not for every home or every homeowner. Lawn ...