Best grasses to use for hedges or privacy calamagrostis karl foerster feather reed grass zone 5 8 4 5 x 2 feather reed grass is widely adaptable to a range of soils including clay and is both drought deer proof.
Ornamental grass hedge. Use in container plantings. Older gardens concentrated on flowering plants and grass was just something to make a lawn with as gardeners looked for innovative ideas to make interesting gardens they discovered the world of grasses and they have never looked back since. Apr 30 2020 explore tnugent2101 s board ornamental grass hedging on pinterest. Ornamental grasses are one of the most versatile types of plant.
We are using large ornamental grass to create an informal hedge in front of the new fence which i can t wait to share with you on thursday. Grass plants are ideal for creating calming and relaxing spaces. Ornamental grasses come in a wide variety of sizes varieties and colours. Zebra grass is known as miscanthus sinensis zebrinus botanically it is also sometimes called porcupine grass miscanthis sinensis strictus.
Use as a low growing hedge for privacy or as a foundation planting. Grasses for informal garden hedges the value of ornamental grasses in our gardens is becoming well known but their use as simple highly effective and rather beautiful informal hedges or space dividers might not be so obvious. You can use them as specimen plants plant them in containers arrange them in foundation plantings use. 29 99 our ornamental grass collection features sedge feather fescues and wind grasses to provide a variety of form height texture colour and movement.
Versatile ornamental grasses are easy to grow providing year round appeal. See more ideas about ornamental grasses grasses garden grass. Their fast growth rate makes ornamental grasses ideal for privacy hedges because new plants can rapidly fill in any gaps. The ornamental grass collection 2l pot x 6 price.
As stunning architectural statements grasses are a great fit for a hedge often withstanding heat and humidity and performing admirably in southern climates. Probably the biggest change in garden over the last few years has been the growth of interest in ornamental grasses. Plant along paths borders rockeries or water features or use to offset other garden plants showcasing their attributes. And before i went out shopping for the right grasses to create an informal hedge.
A 2 quart pot of a common ornamental grass variety typically costs less than 10.