Landscaping grasses

How to really set off the ornamental grasses in your landscape

Find the prettiest ornamental grasses for shade and sun with HGTV.com.

Looking for the best tall ornamental grass for privacy? Check out this guide to learn about the top options for creating a natural screen in your yard or garden. Find the right variety that suits your needs and preferences.

Discover the best ornamental grasses that thrive in shaded areas of your yard. Enhance your landscaping with these beautiful and adaptable plants that add texture and interest to any shady space.

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There is always room for smaller, low-growing ornamental grasses in a garden. Here are five to consider. From the elegance of Dwarf Fountain Grass with its late summer inflouresences or flowers, to the bold colour statement of Japanese Blood Grass and Black Mondo Grass, these grasses can add colour and movement to the garden. Sedges, too, can be perfect addition to wet areas of the garden.

I'll admit, when I first started gardening the idea of growing ornamental grasses made no sense to me. "If you can't eat it, who cares?" I thought. Well,

I’ve been designing with ornamental grasses for decades and consider them an indispensable staple not only in my own garden but in those I design. In this post, I’ll share with you my favorite grasses that have done really well for me over the years and how to use them in the garden.

Ornamental grasses supply elegant form, delightful textures, and outstanding diversity in shape, size, and color. Get all our best growing tips right here.