What: Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is an understated and underused aristocrat in the shade garden. This deciduous grass forms airy mounds of medium-green arching blades. It ...

Ornamental grasses are a necessity in any sunny mixed border, where they add texture, form, color, sound and movement. It’s more difficult to integrate grasses into the shade garden, however, because ...

After the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, Europeans brought back many types of plants that gardeners take for granted today, including potatoes, sunflowers, and tomatoes. Pampas grass ...

What do sauerkraut, rap music, Tom Cruise, tattoos and ornamental grasses all have in common? The answer is that these are all items that people either have a passion for or they can't stand. There is ...