Ornamental grasses are popular mainly because they fit into almost any type of garden theme. You can find them in a lot of different varieties, sizes, and colors. There are a variety of reasons that ornamental grasses would be a great addition to your Visalia garden. We would like to share just a few.
Add character to your landscape without inviting characters to your landscape
Ornamental grasses tend to be deer resistant which is great if you have some wildlife that frequent your landscape. These grasses provide movement, height, depth, and long-season color to your landscape and will be a nice addition to your plant beds or as a backdrop for your smaller plants. They even provide a great border between plant beds or other landscape spaces.
Add some low maintenance privacy
Are you looking to add privacy to your landscape? Ornamental grasses will work well around a patio or pool area and even can provide some privacy screening. You will find that they are low-maintenance and easy to care for.
Create a neat and tidy landscape
Warm-season ornamental grasses should be cut back in fall or late spring. They aren’t a fan of the cold and will start to turn brown. If you trim it in the spring, it’s best to cut it back to the ground by late spring before the new growth. When living in a fire-prone area like we do here in the San Joaquin and Central Valley it’s important to cut them down to just a few inches to prevent potential fire fodder. This has the bonus of being clean and tidy.
Drought-tolerant and environmentally friendly
Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance and if you choose a native variety, they are drought-tolerant and require little to no fertilization. Fertilizing an ornamental grass can cause it to grow too large and need to be cut. One option is that you can divide them up and grow them in other areas easily. Another reason to avoid fertilizing is that when ornamental grass takes over a space and then must be cut, it can cause unattractive dieback.
Ornamental grasses are a great addition to any landscape when properly maintained. Choosing the right grass for your landscape is easy. Select a variety that has the color, size and style that you prefer. A native ornamental grass is always the best choice. Stop on by the nursery and we can help you choose the ornamental grass that is right for your landscaping needs.
