October 8, 2010
Plant Your Ornamental Grasses Now
Did you know that ornamental grasses are growing in popularity? As they say in the Sheridan Gardeners Guide, “Ornamental grasses add texture, movement, sound and grace to any (sunny) garden.” People choose grasses to create a dramatic focal point or to define borders and boundaries. Most varieties will stand during the winter months, looking quite beautiful with a light dusting of snow. They are mainly resistant to pests and drought, and tend to get better with time. According to Mark Cullen, this is the perfect time of year to plant ornamental grasses.
