Grasses

… Carex buchananii … Acorus gramineus Ogon … Cortaderia selloana … Holcus mollis albovariegatus … Luzula sylvatica marginata … Miscanthus japonica … Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal … Uncinia rubra …

Grasses are hugely popular and can be integrated into a garden project to create a natural look, emphasizing the harmony between man and nature.

They are often used in ‘fountain’ planting, to establish boundaries and to create transitional points. They are especially attractive in the full sun or in windy spots where they waving fronds create attractive texture in the garden.

Flanked by wide strips of herbaceous plants they can create year-round interest because they too change their appearance throughout the year.

Grasses have flowers just like any other plant then fade to browns and maintain a skeletal crispness through the winter. The trick with grasses is getting the right groups together in your garden. If you get it right, you could end up with all sorts of greens, whites and golds, particularly at autumn time.

They are also ideal for filling that gap in the season between spring flowers and emerging perennials. TENDERCARE has experts who will be able to identify the different types of grasses and show you the best ones to create interest in your garden.