Often referred to as sedge, carex is the sustainable grass alternative taking the landscaping world by storm. The reason why this genus of turf-like and often-native plants is gaining in popularity? A ...

There are a lot of options for ground cover for your yard, but this option will improve your landscape and make your lawn so ...

Carex are grass-like plants that can be used in a variety of landscape applications. They are perhaps one of the best and most versatile plants, capable of harnessing erosion, benefiting local ...

If I had a bit more room in my garden, I'd plant out a large swathe of carex. Not just one or two plants here or there in the border, but a whole section of them if I could. I was inspired by a garden ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maestro Coral is a new agastache making its debut this year. Commonly called anise hyssop or hummingbird mint they are colorful as ...

Perennial grasses make excellent additions to any landscape, whether you’re looking to enhance your lawn, add texture to your gardens, or create a living privacy screen. However, not all perennial ...

Organic weed control was a topic in April 18’s Plant Life, and reader Barbara Fuller sends this suggestion: “I am in an organic gardening club and we have all found that BurnOut Weed & Grass Killer ...

Q: Can you give some guidelines about pruning the beautiful sedge Carex buchananii? Should it be cut back like other grasses? Does it divide well and, if so, when is a good time to do so? A: ...

Looking for a decorative grass for your small-sized garden or yard that won't overpower your outdoor space? With myriad textures, shapes and forms, there are masses of grasses and grass-like sedges ...

If I had a bit more room in my garden, I'd plant out a large swathe of carex. Not just one or two plants here or there in the border, but a whole section of them if I could. I was inspired by a garden ...