A great way to extend your garden into the fall and winter is by planting ornamental grasses.

These ornamental grasses can be used for borders and to break up your landscaping and add a more exotic look to your outdoor view.

Ornamental grasses can be grouped into two categories.  There are the warm season ornamental grasses that thrive in the hotter weather and the cool season ornamental grasses that thrive in cooler temperatures.

Keep in mind that some ornamental grasses can be invasive and become a pest.  Some examples of these are Gardener’s Garters and Miscanthus sinensis.

While it is possible to start some grasses by seeds, it is more common to divide ornamental grass for replanting.  When doing this, be sure to prepare the soil before replanting the grass.  This will help transition the plant and assure best results. However, remember that oramental grass will flop over if over-fed.  Other than the liquid compost, avoid feeding the ornamental grass.

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