The Mountain Gardener | Why to Plant Ornamental Grasses - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

The Mountain Gardener | Why to Plant Ornamental Grasses - Press Banner | Scotts Valley, CA

I’ve yet to come across a client who doesn’t want ornamental grasses in their garden. Well, everybody except my friend, Sue, who is allergic and was not a happy camper earlier in the summer. It’s hard to top the dramatic sight of an ornamental grass backlit by late afternoon sun. They seem to come alive as their tawny flower spikes glow and sway in the breeze. Their gentle movement and soft whispering sounds can bring your garden to life as few …