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How-ToHow to Selectively Prune Muhly Grasses in the Southern Plains
I’m a big fan of using muhly grasses (Muhlenbergia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11) in Southern Plains gardens. They are native to our region, and their size and salient features…
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DesignGrasses for Winter Structure in the Midwest
There is a wide variety of beautiful perennial grasses that are great for the Midwest landscape. They provide color, form, texture, and movement through their foliage and flowers. They can…
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DesignGo for Grasses to Soften Late-Season Containers—Planting Plans
Autumn is the time when grasses finally get their moment, so no fall container collection would truly be complete without giving them their due. With feather-like seed heads that catch…
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DesignOrnamental Grasses That Shine in the South
Late summer in the South is when people really start to take notice of ornamental grasses in the garden. There is good reason for this, as the heat of summer…
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How-ToThe Right Way to Cut Back Grasses
Wispy, billowy, airy, feathery, wavy—these are just some of the words we use to describe ornamental grasses. So often, though, grasses are stripped of all these adjectives by incorrect trimming.…
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DesignEpisode 51: Great Grasses
As gardeners, we love ornamental grasses for a plethora of reasons: They have great texture, they attract wildlife, many are native to North America. But, there are several options out…
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DesignNative Ornamental Grasses for the Northern Plains
Native ornamental grasses have an important place in the prairie landscape of the Northern Plains, where at one time they formed the foundation of the North American Prairie. Capable of…
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DesignCaring for Ornamental Grasses in the Fall
Taking center stage in many Southern gardens in fall are the artful plumes of ornamental grasses. The graceful seed heads of a variety of species should be in full glory…
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DesignA Rosy Garden in Argentina, Part 2
Welcome back to Martha Veronesi’s incredible garden in the city of Pilar, Argentina. My largest garden bed is the one that we can see directly from the gallery of the…
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DesignFlowering Grasses: Uncommon Varieties
When it comes to ornamental grasses and their flowers, also known as inflorescences, it’s the subtle things that add up. Sure, they don’t have the in-your-face flower power of a…
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