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Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.
The new online ‘report pests’ form is a quick way to alert our biosecurity team to priority pests or any potential biosecurity threats in the Otago region. “This form has been designed to capture ...
Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...
Wall art, decorative tiles and colourful patio rugs can all provide a wow factor. A self-contained water feature also adds a ...
If an established bed is in an area known to hold water, choose water-loving plants such as elephant ears, buttonbush, dapple willow, cardinal flower, sedges, rushes and Feather Reed grass, among ...
These 10 low-maintenance perennial grasses make the perfect addition to any landscape, whether you're looking for lawn grass or ornamental texture.
Feather Reed Grass is a tall, upright grass that creates a dramatic vertical accent in any garden. Its feathery, plume-like seed heads offer movement and texture, even when it's not in bloom.
If you haven’t experimented with ornamental grasses, leaving these grasses through the winter can add an interesting “texture” to your winter landscape. Look into northern sea oats, switchgrass, ...