Designing with Grasses

The latest news from FineGardening.com - October 30, 2018 [View in Browser]( [Fine Gardening Logo]( [Subscribe]( [Fine Gardening Logo]( Hello, {EMAIL}! Finding the Best Grasses for Your Garden Designing With Grasses "A few years ago, I was designing a garden for clients who, like me, are big fans of ornamental grasses. We had planted grasses in abundance on their previous property. Now they were planning a garden composed of informal beds within a formal design. Stymied, I decided to visit the old garden. Like an old friend I hadn’t seen in a while, it looked different to me. I realized that I had used grasses as hedges, along pathways, and as focal points and edgings. Rather than being seduced only by grasses’ colors, textures, and plumes, I began to see their architectural forms. Grasses can act visually like shrubs. Some are arching, others stiff and formal. They have different weights as well. It dawned on me that grasses could be used to define space in a garden." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [9 New and Unusual Grasses]( "That you cannot open any architecture or gar­dening magazine without seeing ornamental or native grasses prominently featured is a testament to just how far these versatile plants have come. Just a handful of varieties were available when the perennial boom of the late 1980s and ’90s exploded onto the American gardening scene. Now a dizzying array of grasses is available to gardeners throughout the country." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Sneak Peek: Get to Know Molinia]( In the current issue: "Grasses are dynamic garden plants. Whether large or small, for structure, motion, sound, and even light, grasses are unparalleled in their effect, and their charm increases tenfold when massed. Molinia, also known as purple moor grass, is no exception; in fact, its fountainesque form and tall stature exemp­lify the best attributes of grasses." Subscribe to see the full article. [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Happy Gardens Decor]( [Is it Okay to Plant Miscanthus?]( "Despite being categorized as invasive in 25 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis and cvs., Zones 4–9) continues to be a popular nursery plant. Many still insist that some cultivars are sterile and do not set viable seed. To put that theory to the test, scientists at the Chicago Botanic Garden conducted an invasive-species trial. Here’s what they found." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Fine Gardening Podcast]( Tips for Grass Maintenance [Watch: Quickly Clean an Evergreen Grass]( "Planting an evergreen grass in your garden beds is a wonderful way to keep green out in the yard the whole year through. However, while they are evergreen, many grasses do get dead blades. Removing those dead pieces will make the plant look better and will keep it healthier longer. Unfortunately, this task can be laborious and time-consuming. Thankfully, there is a better way to remove the dead pieces from your plant. Follow along with Fine Gardening editor Steve Aitken as he shows you a tip to help you clean evergreen grasses more quickly." [Read More]( [facebook]( [pintrest]( [Container Garden Idea Book]( Containers are wonderful accents anywhere in the landscape. Every gardener will find unique inspiration in this book. [Shop]( [Front Yard Idea Book]( Curbside appeal goes a long way, and not just when homeowners are selling a house. Everyone wants to create a “wow” inspiring first impression. [Shop]( [Fine Gardening]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [fgtwitter]( [fgyoutube]( [THE TAUNTON PRESS]( | [CUSTOMER SERVICE]( | [PRIVACY POLICY]( | [SEND TO A FRIEND]( 63 South Main Street | Newtown, CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. [Click here]( to update your email preferences.