Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

An electrical box in a front yard with New Zealand flax growing behind it. - Hecos255/Getty Images Electrical boxes can turn a beautiful garden into an industrial area. They're eyesores that distract ...

Perennial ornamental grasses offer lasting beauty in your yard, returning year after year—they provide many colors and ...

After the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, Europeans brought back many types of plants that gardeners take for granted today, including potatoes, sunflowers, and tomatoes. Pampas grass ...

This time of year, I have a daily ritual on my walk from the car to my office. As I head up the curving entry path at New England Botanic Garden, I run my hand along the ornamental grasses that line ...

Often chosen for the texture and autumn interest they add to the garden, ornamental grasses have many virtues. Some are tall, towering over most other garden plants, and serve as a visual anchor or a ...

Turf grasses are useful for lawns because they are the type of grass that makes a dense, flat carpet-like covering. There are many other types of grasses that grow in various forms and habits, and ...

Clunky electrical boxes can ruin the look of an otherwise beautifully designed front yard. Grasses provide a soft, natural, and affordable way to disguise them.