Sway To Go
Australian House & Garden Magazine|October 2018

Garden designers love using ornamental grasses, and you will too when you see how easy it is to create a beautiful show.

Helen Young
Sway To Go

Ornamental grasses give so much and demand so little. They add unique character with their graceful, arching forms. Stirred by breezes, their movements make the whole garden come alive. They have low maintenance and water needs and are not prone to pest or disease problems. In addition, they soften hard surfaces and add a wealth of textural interest. Most change through the seasons, marking the passage of time, while their abundant seed heads are a magnet for small birds.

A sea of grasses is a fast and low-effort way to fill a large space, and they’re also ideal for gravel gardens and slopes.

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