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Ornamental Grasses:
Laid Back Landscaping
Of course, smart landscape designers have long been privy to the benefits of incorporating grasses into their designs – but not just for their good looks. On a continent that once contained the largest grassland prairie on earth, these plants readily thrive in our landscapes.
In addition to being virtually pest and disease free, they require little fertilizing, maintenance or water. (Compare that to ever-thirsty turf lawns that cost Americans an estimated 30 billion dollars a year to plant, maintain and promote.)
Our growing ecological awareness and recognition of these resilient, low maintenance qualities are the primary forces driving the renewed popularity of ornamental grasses in America. Their versatility and aesthetic benefits (more)
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