If growing these types of plants in your yard has sparked your interest, you might like to investigate some other colorful ornamental grasses to add to your landscape. Read the original article on ...

Ornamental grasses are used extensively in modern landscape design for a good reason. The effect created as tall grasses sway gracefully in a light breeze can never be reproduced any other way.

Many suppliers have a large range including blends for drought, shade or for a fine ornamental lawn. In most gardens, a hard-wearing family lawn mixture, containing rye grass, would be suitable.

There are many different types of ornamental grasses, with a selection for virtually any climate or condition. These plants are relatively resilient and require little maintenance. However ...

Papyrus, purple fountain grass and miscanthus are among the ornamental grasses in the Townsleys’ yard in east Wichita. Courtesy photo We were rewarded for planting several grass species around ...