Big bluestem grass (Andropogon gerardii), also known as Broomsedge or turkeyfoot, is one of the best ornamental grasses to grow if you live in a warm, dry, and sunny area. This “King of the Prairie” naturally grows in fields, prairies, and savannas and it is often used in ornamental gardens to create a sense of […]
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Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea), reed canary grass or gardener’s-garters is a very beautiful evergreen ornamental grass species that gardeners love to use in landscaping projects. This grass variety can add lots of charm to your garden with its tall leaf blades and it is very easy to grow since it will quickly spread all over
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Fountain grass (Pennisetum) is a perfect ornamental grass variety to select if you want to add lots of vertical interest to your garden or create a sense of movement in your landscapes. This group of plants has many garden applications since they can be used as garden fillers, thrillers in containers, mixed borders or to
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Snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata), Sansevieria trifasciata or mother-in-law’s tongue are some of the hardiest houseplants you can possibly own. It is also one of the best species to place inside your home because it can remove up to 87% of harmful toxins from your interior spaces. These indoor air purifier plants will brighten up your
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Feather reed grass is one of the best ornamental grasses to include in your garden if you are looking for something that is going to add year-round interest to your outdoor spaces. This clump-forming grass species is popular because it stays upright throughout the year, it is easy to grow and it can be used
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Ornamental grasses can look charming in garden spaces because these plants will add lots of texture to your yard with their tall leaf blades and delicate foliage. The wavy leaves will also add lots of vertical interest to your spaces and can create the illusion of wavy movement all over your spaces. There are many
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Sedum ‘Autumn joy’ (Hylotelephium spectabile), also known as sedum plants, or Autumn joy, are members of the stonecrop family and are often seen in ornamental gardens. This plant is mostly grown because it produces masses of tiny but interesting star-shaped flowers when it blooms from late summer to fall. During this time, your garden or
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Dahlias (Dahlia pinnata) are some of the most interesting flowering plants that you can include in your garden. These charming plants produce vivid flowers with a very unique leaf pattern and the large flower heads are light and airy. There are many different varieties and the colorful flowers come in many different hues. These cheerful
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Lantanas (Lantana Camara), also known as red sage, shrub verbena, or yellow sage, can be very useful in gardens because they produce attractive blooms that can lure plenty of beneficial insects to your garden. These evergreens are also quite functional as border plants and they are often used as ground covers to keep weeds from
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Loropetalum (Loropetalum Chinense), also known as the Chinese fringe flower, is a member of the witch hazel family and a terrific shrub to include if you want to add contrast and color to your garden bed. There are several varieties of this perennial shrub such as the blush, burgundy, Carolina midnight, dark fire, ever red,
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