This is one dramatic grass, grown for its tall, stately flower plumes that can reach up to 12 feet. If you're looking for an easy, low-maintenance plant to serve as a focal point or a specimen plant, ...

After the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, Europeans brought back many types of plants that gardeners take for granted today, including potatoes, sunflowers, and tomatoes. Pampas grass ...

Ostrich feathers and pampas grass plumes were in vogue more than a century ago when pampas grass was the quintessential ornamental grass of the Victorian era. And even today, pampas grass continues to ...

I would like to know how to care for my hardy pampas and dwarf pampas grass for the winter. Also, can the “feathers” be used for decoration in the home? Taking care of any ornamental grass is pretty ...

Ornamental grasses are one hot garden plant right now, and when you look around Spokane, more and more plantings of grasses are appearing every year. For members of the Spokane-based Independent ...

I would like to know how to care for my hardy pampas and dwarf pampas grass for the winter. Also, can the "feathers" be used for decoration in the home? Taking care of any ornamental grass is pretty ...

Question: I have seen pampas grass at some local garden centers. How well does it grow locally, and what care is needed? Answer: It’s a survivor in much of Florida, tolerating dry, sandy soils with ...