Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'An original, and still a champion.An oldie, and still a goodie.Late in the 19th century, America's avant-garde gardeners and designers embraced "Eulalia grass". Misca ...
When is a grass not a grass? (Post)When it’s an Acorus. Sure, it looks like a grass – it’s even earned the “grassy-leaved” moniker among sweet flag fans – but this is a plant all its own. It was gently evicted from the Arum family (ho ...
A Maiden Grass for Every Situation(Post)Miscanthus sinensis has been a star on the world’s garden stage for well over a century. It’s the best-selling, most-recognized ornamental grass species you can grow.The long history of Mis ...
The Best Grasses that Aren’t Grasses(Post)Carex is a multi-talented group whose members shine as individuals or in masses. Carex can edge borders and fill containers. It can be “green mulch” or a lawn alternative. It looks, gr ...
Pampas Grass Envy(Post)Northerners who venture south are wowed by the stately stands of pampas grass that grace so many home and commercial landscapes.Alas, the coveted Cortaderia selloana won't survive their winters back ...
Grass-Powered Drones(Post)Still in beta test mode, our environmentally-friendly, grass-powered drones will fly small-to-medium orders to customers within a 2,500-mile radius of our location.
Monkey grass, border grass, lilyturf, or by any other name: liriope is both tough and easy.(Post)Tough and easy to grow, there are two basic types of liriope - Liriope muscari and Liriope spicata. Both are grass-like, semi-evergreen perennials that are commonly referred to as Lilyturf, monkey gr ...
"Hot" Warm Season Grasses(Post)Grasses generally fall into two groups: Cool season, and warm season. Right now is the perfect time to transplant the latter category, the genera that are most active as the thermometer creeps upward ...
Stimulating Winter Landscape?(Post)Endless flat lawns or cut back gardens can make for boring winter views. Adding ornamental grass is one surefire way to bring beauty to the bleakness! Many grasses bring height, color, move ...
Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Familiarity Breeds Respect(Post)If there's a famous (legal) grass, this is it. The eponymous introduction of a legendary German plantsman, 'Karl Foerster' was the first ornamental grass named Perennial Plant of the Year.Proli ...
Ready for Prime Time: the Calamagrostis Variety Show!(Post)Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster' was the first ornamental grass to be named Perennial Plant of the year. It deserves the spotlight. Taking a solo or singing along with the chorus, i ...
Extremely Easy to Grow Perennial Plants(Post)Looking for extremely easy perennials to grow in your garden? Here are some of the best to chose from:Achillea, Agastache, Ajuga, Alchemilla, Amsonia, Armeria, Athyrium, Bergenia, Calamintha, Chrysan ...
What is a perennial?(Post)What Is A Perennial? Technically speaking, perennials are plants that live and bloom for more than 2 years. This contrasts with annuals, such as petunias, that live for one year and then die.
Winter-care Tips for Your Garden(Post)After the first hard winter freeze, put a fresh 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch around your evergreen trees and shrubs. This is also a good practice with perennials and roses.If snow and ice accumulate o ...
Brighten Your Shade Garden: Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Series(Post)The Series is a game-changer for gardeners, offering vibrant, year-round color in the often-challenging realm of the shade garden. These Japanese sedges are celebrated for their colorful, grass-like ...
New Perennials Stars of Your Landscape(Post)Get ready to be inspired! The next crop of new perennials is bursting with exciting possibilities for every gardener. The hardest part? Deciding which ones to add to your own garden. Watch for our to ...
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ - Blades of Glory(Post)The genus name is Latin for “cutter.” Because, like skaters, “sedges have edges.” Even if you can’t tell a triple axel from a toe loop, you will still nail the landing with ‘Ice Dance’.‘Ice Dance’ ...
Pruning Perennials(Post)Pruning Perennials: When and What to Cut Back Pruning perennials is an essential task for any gardener. It helps maintain plant health, encourage new growth, and prepare your garden for the seasons a ...
Spiderworts are very easy to grow and are not fussy(Post)There are 71 species within the genus Tradescantia, (family Commelinaceae), all of them native to the American continents. The most garden worthy form loose clumps of grass-like linear foliage a ...
Perennial Plants Common Names(Page)What do you mean we can't get rid of those weeds in time? Then go over there and put some fancy signs with Latin names in front of them. -Walt Disney Common names for plants vary widely. Several pla ...