🌱 Splendor in the Grasses 🌱

Why struggle to keep your lawn neat and tidy when you can just plant some gorgeous grass? Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web.]( [OFA Banner]( [Who Needs a Lawn When You Can Have Grass?]( [Hero]( Dear Reader, For homeowners and groundskeepers everywhere, there are two words that darken any day: “watering ban.” Brilliant green yards with perfect blades of grass, mowed to just the right height, need regular care, including watering. And yet, every summer more and more communities issue restrictions on watering lawns. Some yards, however, are thriving. They’re full of color, texture, and life. Blue fescue, giant silver grass, ‘Purple Majesty’ ornamental millet, and switchgrass wave in the breeze and shape the landscape. They support the perennials and shrubs planted nearby. Songbirds duck in and out of the flora while bees drink the nectar of catmint and chive flowers. What’s the difference between these two scenes? Ornamental grasses. [Image - 16x9]( Ornamental grasses are easy to grow and thrive across the U.S. and Canada. They are relatively pest-free and tolerant of heat, cold, excess rain, and drought. Some grasses are ideal for shady areas, while others will soak up as much direct sunlight as they can get. Some flourish in containers, while others make ideal screens for privacy. From a landscaping perspective, ornamental grasses bring movement and subtly shifting arrangements to a space. These grasses can also help to prevent erosion, nourish the soil, and retain moisture. [Image -]( Which grasses are ideal for your hardiness zone and landscape? What are your options for color and height? Take a look at the beautiful article “Splendor in the Grasses” in the 2023 Garden Guide, which comes with your membership in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club. Shipping Now! Celebrate your Love of Gardening with The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club! [OFIE Image]( Save 31% with your Gardening Club Charter Membership! 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