Ornamental Grasses

For homeowners who are tired of spending entire Saturday mornings mowing and trimming, ornamental grasses may offer the perfect solution. Walt Disney World horticulturist Grace Skidmore explains that these low-maintenance beauties are available in numerous sizes and species that are suited to almost any type of climate. Grace reviews a few of the more popular varieties, then demonstrates how to cut the grasses back for the winter. She also offers suggestions on effectively utilizing the various types as design elements in landscape application.

Basic Advantages of Ornamental Grasses:

• Available in many varieties
• Easy to maintain
• Suited to every landscape, from hot and dry to cool and moist.

Also in this Episode

Way to Grow : Episode WTG-126
•	Heavenly Herbal Projects
•	Ornamental Grasses
•	Childproofing Your Garden