In this modern landscaping design, he opted for Korean grass (zoysia tenuifolia), which creates a wavy ground cover that ...

mix of perennials, ornamental grasses and shrubs in a sunny garden - Photos By R A Kearton/Getty Images ...

Ornamental grasses are used extensively in modern landscape design for a good reason. The effect created as tall grasses sway gracefully in a light breeze can never be reproduced any other way.

There are many benefits from leaving the grasses standing over winter, such as providing structure, texture, and color for your winter landscape. The standing grasses also provide food and ...