If you want to add a little beauty and elegance to your yard, you can plant ornamental grasses. They can make your yard look attractive, even in the fall and winter, when other plants lose their leaves and look barren. The elegance of the ornamental grass dancing in the breeze is unparalleled.The following content also has some reference value for raised garden beds.
Why plant ornamental grass?
In addition to their beautiful colors and delicate shapes, there are some major benefits of growing ornamental grasses. They can help attract birds to your garden. These grasses are generally free of disease. In addition, they are easy to grow. Ornamental grasses require little maintenance and attention.
Growing suggestions
To help you grow ornamental grasses and plant them properly, you can make use of a few tips.
Planting time
You should plant ornamental grasses in the spring or fall. Spring is the ideal season for planting because they have enough time to grow. If you can make sure the plants have enough time to grow before winter sets in, early fall is also an option.
Site preparation
Plant spacing is crucial for ornamental grasses, otherwise the space will become too crowded once they reach their maximum. Give plants enough room to grow. As perennials, ornamental grasses take several years to grow to their full height. In addition, these grasses tend to have a deep root system. Therefore, the planting bed must have deep enough roots. Add lots of organic matter.
Separate the plants
When the grass starts to look bare in their centers, you should separate them. The ideal time to divide ornamental grasses is in the spring when they begin to sprout. Early fall is another suitable time to plant, as long as there is enough time for the roots to establish themselves.
Mulch
Mulch helps protect the roots of plants. However, you should wait for frost after planting new ornamental grasses. After a few frosts, winter mulch can be added.
Trimming ornamental grass
Ornamental grasses are perennials, but some of them turn brown in the winter while others remain green all the time. Regardless of their tendencies, you should avoid pruning their leaves. In early spring, you can trim the brown leaves so that it is only a few inches high. Of course, if necessary, you can also thin and remove the dead leaves of evergreen ornamental grass.
Dormancy of ornamental grass
Ornamental grasslands occur in desert climates or in drought-prone areas and may become dormant during the dry season. No matter how much water they get, they remain dormant. So let them go and reduce the amount of water you provide them. Watering should also be reduced during the dry season.
Ornamental grass can be an excellent addition to any yard or lawn. While they require little maintenance, it doesn't hurt to take care of them from time to time. It can help them grow up better.
