Category: Basic Grass Care

Ornamental Grass 101

Posted Sep 28, 2022 Basic Grass Care

BY DEFINITION An herbaceous or evergreen perennial or annual plant.  Ornamental grasses are plants that are grown for their ornamental qualities.  Unlike lawn and turf grass varieties, ornamental grass is meant to grow and not be cut down or mown. Ornamental grasses are a group of plants with graceful habits, textures, heights, and colours that [...]

Tips for Success

Posted Sep 28, 2022 Basic Grass Care

Growth patterns Clump forming – are grasses that grow in tidy mounds and clumps, they are not invasive but the clumps will spread slowly in diameter over time. Spreading (running) – are grasses that spread by underground stems or creeping roots.  They can become invasive and are aggressive. Exposure – sun / shade Most ornamental [...]