They glisten in the sun, sway and shimmer in the breeze, and provide year-round interest. This is the grace and beauty of ornamental grasses. Planted as a sweep, they serve as a low border or a ...

Start growing your own heirloom ornamental gardens right at home. This guide to using old fashioned garden flowers and garden history timeline can lead to a variety of stunning landscape arrangements.

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here. They can add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Because of their ease of care and reliability, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Provided by Designscapes Colorado Ornamental grasses such as "Karl Foerster" feather reed grass, maiden grass and Blue Avena grass make structural statements ...

When we think of grass, we envision a well-manicured lawn, right? Well grass, if left to grow to seed would look very different; and it is these differences that have caught the eye of many people.

For much of the year, ornamental grasses may be perhaps the most underappreciated plant choices for the landscape. You likely pass them unnoticed during spring and summer, when they quietly provide ...

If you have a problem with deer eating your landscape plants, but you still want some color and drama in your garden, consider planting ornamental grasses. Susan Morrison, a Concord landscape designer ...

From AI to 'edimentals,' the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 was a trend-watcher's paradise. The historic and dazzling Royal ...

Get all the benefits of a beautiful yard—without all the hard work. While gardening is therapeutic for some, it can be a real hassle for others. But plenty of effective landscaping options don’t ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Growing vegetables is a great way to improve your access to healthy, fresh food while enjoying time outdoors with your hands in the soil. But vegetables aren’t the only option for home gardeners. In ...

There are so many types of ornamental grass to choose from that you'll be spoiled for choice if you're looking for ways to keep borders looking good throughout the year. Once perennials finish ...