May 1, 2019

Ornamental Grasses

There are many ornamental grasses available in the market place, but I would recommend only a handful of the perennial species. Why -- (1) some are invasive and/or spread (by rhizome or seed) and (2) the maintenance is high for many, with owners often not up to the task. A single clump of the ubiquitous Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese Silver Grass) can produce over 500,000 seeds! The grass in the above photo is a prime example of the problems associated with most ornamental g

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find, rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

I schedule the new rant to post at one minute after midnight on the first day of each month.

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