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- Q.Ornamental Grasses - I planted new Little Kitten ornamental grasses last Sept with mulch base. They did well and went brown in the ...
- Q.After Cutting Our Ornamental Grass This Spring, It Will Not Grow. I Just Have What Looks Like Clumps Of Dry Straw. - This grass did well the first two years we had it. Also, there is some(very little) green grass growing around ...
- Q.My Cotton Candy Grass Has Been Planted 3 Months Ago… It Isn’t Pink And Isn’t Blooming…why? - Why is my Muhly Grass not turning pink or blooming? It is exactly the same as it was when ...
- Q.Are There Any Ornamental Grasses That Will Grow On The North Side Of My House Here In Southern Michigan? - If I can't have Grass, would you include anything that would live in no direct sunshine. I don't want anything ...
- Q.Blackhawks Grass Andropogon - I am interested in this grass I saw at a greenhouse-- still in pots -- was floppy, and just wondering ...
- Q.How Can I Prevent Ornamental Grasses From Self-sowing, And Best Way To Kill Seedlings? - My landscape customer has about 75 ornamental grasses, and lives surrounded by woods. The grasses have been self-sowing (especially the ...
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sgroning on
June 7, 2019
46112Q.Ornamental Grasses
I planted new Little Kitten ornamental grasses last Sept with mulch base. They did well and went brown in the winter. I left them untouched through the winter as the blades were ornamental. I cut them down to about 3 in height in the spring. They are not showing any signs of sprouting yet this summer. Are they late bloomers or have they died?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2019A.You are in zone 5b and the growing zone for this grass is zones 5-8.
If you had any temperature below normal for your region; the grass may not have survived the winter.Though ornamental grasses can be the last to make their appearances in the spring, with no new growth by now, I think you can say it is a loss for this year.
It may be worth checking if the greenhouse will warranty the plant; many reputable growers have a 1 year warranty on new perennials and shrubs.
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Anonymous on
June 25, 2019Q.After cutting our ornamental grass this Spring, it will not grow. I just have what looks like clumps of dry straw.
This grass did well the first two years we had it. Also, there is some(very little) green grass growing around the outside edges of the clumps of straw like plant.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 25, 2019A.Ornamental grasses that die out in the center can indicate that they need to be divided.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ornamental-grass/dividing-ornamental-grass.htm
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August 11, 2019Q.My cotton candy grass has been planted 3 months ago… it isn’t pink and isn’t blooming…why?
Why is my Muhly Grass not turning pink or blooming? It is exactly the same as it was when I planted it.
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GKH_Susan on
August 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It is a lot of shock for a plant to be transplanted. I would not be surprised if you do not have any blooms until next year. This will be completely normal and should be expected when you plant a new plant. This article will help with the care of this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm
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September 27, 2019Q.Are there any ornamental Grasses that will grow on the North side of my house here in Southern Michigan?
If I can't have Grass, would you include anything that would live in no direct sunshine. I don't want anything that spreads out, or that grows over 2'-4', There has been some kind of Ivy there for past 27years.. it's getting old .
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GKH_Susan on
September 28, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Your hardiness zone is 5, which means you need an ornamental grass that can tolerate extreme cold as well as shade. The article below gives you some options, including native plants that are naturally acclimated to the climate. Be aware that most grasses will increase in girth over time.
A row of Hydrangea arborescens, a variety that blooms on new wood and is cold tolerant to zone 3, would look fabulous.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-native-grasses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-hydrangeas.htm
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October 15, 2019Q.Blackhawks grass andropogon
I am interested in this grass I saw at a greenhouse-- still in pots -- was floppy, and just wondering when in the ground, is it a floppy grass? As I mean, it fell apart in the middle. I can't find much on internet to read on this variety. Thank u. I have the hot rod stands up, also the purple fountain grass. They don't fall in the middle - big blue stem black grass - love the color.
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GKH_Susan on
October 15, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You are right. It does have issues with falling over. Here is more information on its uses:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-ornamental-grass.htm
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January 25, 2020Q.How can I prevent ornamental grasses from self-sowing, and best way to kill seedlings?
My landscape customer has about 75 ornamental grasses, and lives surrounded by woods. The grasses have been self-sowing (especially the Miscanthus) prolifically the past few years. Seedlings are popping up in the woods, in the neighbor's yard, and particularly around the base of each grass, where babies are coming up in the hundreds! We have been cutting the grasses down in late November. What is the best way to kill the seedlings and mature plants that have come up in the woods? Is there a way to prevent this from happening? Chemical sterilization?
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GKH_Susan on
January 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.To prevent future self-sowing of established plants, clip and discard seed heads as soon as they appear so that they don't mature, blow away and re-seed themselves. Targeted spraying with the proper herbicide should kill the unwanted seedlings.
Here are a couple of articles about ornamental grasses in your region:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/invasive-zone-5-plants.htm
http://npic.orst.edu/pest/weeds.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-ornamental-grass.htm
Our best advice for eliminating the unwanted seedlings in the woods is to check with your local extension service to find out what methods are acceptable.
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February 24, 2020Q.Flower bed next to house
I live in zone 8 and wanted to use perennial flowers for the bed. My bed is about 30 feet wide and 4 to 6 feet deep due to irregular borders. My yard is very small. What should be the height of the tallest plant in back? Also, would ornamental grass be good to use in this bed? if so, which one is not invasive?
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GKH_Susan on
February 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I think the height of the back border is up to you. You have a good sized plot for the garden. Usually gardeners graduate rows from tall to medium to low. Ornamental grass would be a standout. Just be warned they are hard to dig and divide when that becomes necessary. Here are some grass options:
Of those mentioned, northern sea oats and purple millet can be invasive.
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