3 Ways to Use Ornamental Grass in Your Yard
Ornamental grasses are often found in professionally landscaped spaces. But why not utilize this plant in your own yard? It takes your planters to a whole new level, and it’s an easy add. Sheridan Hansen shares three ways you can use this plant in your outdoor space, and lots of varieties to check out!
What are the 3 ways to use ornamental grasses?
- Use in Containers
- Use in Borders of Yard
- If you don't have a fence use grasses
Use in Containers
- Fountain Grasses
- Turf Grasses
- Kaleidoscope Grasses
- Cordyline
- Japanese Forest Grasses (for shaded containers)
Use in Borders of Yard
- Ornamental grasses work great in soil beds that surround your yard
Use as a border in place of a fence or as a living screen (visual barrier)
- Red Switch Grass (Panicum)
- Zebra Grass (Miscanthus)
- Big Bluestem
- Bamboo (if contained)
- Feather Reed Grass
- Pink Muhly Grass
- Fountain Grasses (Pennisetums)
MEDIA
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Don’t have a fence? Plant one! Here are 3 ways to use ornamental grass in your yard
CONTACT
Sheridan Hansen
Horticulturalist
USU Extension
(435) 919-1335
sheriden.hansen@usu.edu