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Plant Pictures: Ornamental Grass

Low-Maintenance Alternative

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Ornamental grass is one of the best examples of a low-maintenance plant....
Ornamental grass picture.

Ornamental grass picture.

David Beaulieu

If there's a small nuisance area on your property that you'd rather not have to mow anymore, consider replacing the lawn grass there with a combination of ornamental grass and mulch. The following resource discusses some of your options:

Ornamental Grass

One popular ornamental grass is Liriope spicata. Liriope, also called "lilyturf" or "border grass," is a deer-resistant ornamental grass. To learn more, consult the following resource:

Liriope Spicata

Bamboo is not usually thought of as an "ornamental grass," but bamboo plants are, in fact, in the grass family. This resource on bamboo plants provides an introduction and will be especially useful to those interested in hardy bamboos:

Bamboo Plants

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