This dramatic, ruby-tinged grass bridges the gap between red and green, short and tall plants

With more realistic-looking options than ever, synthetic turf can be a boon. Find the benefits and an installation how-to here

Dancing in the autumn wind or flowing along a flower bed, these ornamental grasses bring wonderful movement and color to the landscape

When it comes to adding drama, texture and panache to a pot, these strappy species are hard to beat

With such a wide range to choose from, there’s a beautiful Japanese maple to suit almost any setting

Research shows that just looking at nature has powerful mental benefits. Here's how to get a boost — with or without a million-dollar view

Instead of letting the lawn sprawl, make it a shapely design element in your yard. You’ll reap benefits both practical and aesthetic

Create year-round interest with waves of attention-getting grasses for all kinds of yards

Ornamental grasses capture the breeze and ripple like water in the landscape

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