Groundcovers and ornamental grasses have earned their place in the garden by endearing gardeners with their easy maintenance, interesting foliage and flexible use.
Groundcovers are great for:
- Difficult to grow areas like rock gardens and terraced beds.
- As a “carpet” under and around shrubbery to eliminate mulched or grassy areas.
- In shady areas that won’t support traditional lawns.
Grasses are great for:
- Instant impact. Some varieties grow to 6’ in the first season!
- Adding a foliage element to landscaping beds that differs from flowers and traditional shrubs.
- Diminishing the need to mow, fertilize or irrigate.
- Softening hard edges around walkways and along foundations and walls.
Our Featured Grass/Groundcover this month is Gold Bar miscanthus
With its dense and dramatic gold striping from the base of the grass to its top, this grass is a definite eyecatcher! It is exceptionally upright and compact in habit. At the end of October, burgundy inflorescences appear just above the blades. Gold Bar can be used in the mixed border or in a container. After 8 years, this showstopper can grow to 5 feet in height. Great for use in pots and in small urban gardens
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