If you're planning to transform your north-facing garden into a prairie paradise or coastal-inspired oasis we've rounded up ...

Ornamental grasses well suited for wet sites, shade Sam Marshall StarNews Correspondent Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun.

Q. Can you suggest any ornamental grasses that are less than 3 feet tall and will grow in a semishaded location?— Rich Schultz, Carol StreamA. A few grasses that can take a little shade and are ...

This rainbow of shades complements your pickier plants—without extending your to-do list. Jennifer Causey Fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial grasses, many of which change color in the fall ...

Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while ...

Q: Is there an ornamental grass that grows in shade? — Tom Schuster, Wheeling A: A good ornamental grass for partial shade is northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). Hardy to Zone 3, plants ...

Now is the time when ornamental grasses stand out in the garden. Their graceful foliage... Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo. Skip to main content. Newsletters. About Us.

Fertilizer won't help grass grow in the shade. Tilling and adding soil amendments won't help grass grow in the shade. Watering more or less won't help grass grow in the shade. Thinning out or ...

Ornamental grasses provide a variety of seasonal exhibitions throughout the year. ... The value of this grass is its beautiful fall color, shade tolerance, and wildlife goodness.

Question: Dear Sir, We have lived in the same house for 25 years and when we originally moved in we had St. Augustine sod installed and for several years it did very well until my trees started ...

Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...