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Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Grasses for Dry Sunny Gardens
Choose ornamental grasses that thrive in dry, sunny gardens: reliable picks, how to establish them, when to cut back and divide, and which to avoid.
Choosing Grasses
Dry Sun Grasses
Tough grasses for hot, dry, sunny beds.
Australian and New Zealand Grasses for Mild-Climate Landscapes
Australian and New Zealand grasses and grass-like plants for mild-climate gardens, with small NZ options, San Diego picks, planting tips and invasive cautions.
Grasses to Grow in a Gravel Garden
Which ornamental grasses suit a gravel garden, how to plant them through a gravel mulch, and whether you can grow lawn grass on top of gravel.
How to lay pebbles in a garden?
How to lay pebbles in a garden: mark and edge the area, clear and level the ground, add membrane if wanted, plant, then spread a layer of about 2 inches.
Little Bluestem Varieties: Best Cultivars for Garden Color
Compare little bluestem varieties such as The Blues, Blaze, Standing Ovation and Jazz for foliage color, height and upright habit, plus simple growing tips.
Ornamental Beach Grasses for Coastal Gardens
Which ornamental and beach grasses cope with salt, wind and sandy soil, from dune grasses to garden-friendly clumps, plus where to buy American beachgrass.
Pink Muhly Grass: How to Grow It and Get the Best Fall Bloom
Grow pink muhly grass for a fall cloud of pink flowers: sun, soil, planting, watering, cutting back and what to do if it will not bloom.
What are some good ornamental grasses for the front of my house?
Good ornamental grasses for the front of a house: compact edgers, mid-height mounds and tall accents, plus spacing, design and maintenance tips.
What are the best outdoor plants for San Diego?
The best outdoor plants for San Diego gardens: California natives, drought-tolerant perennials, ornamental grasses and succulents, with tips on drainage and siting.
Why Blue Fescue Dies in the Center and How to Fix It
Blue fescue dying in the center is usually age, poor drainage or buried crowns. Learn the causes, how to divide and replant, and how to prevent a repeat.
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