Why does my pennisetum rubrum have dry leaves at the bottom of it. The first year that I’ve done this I thought that my container was too small. This year I’ve put it in a bigger container but the leaves becomes dry at the bottom again. What do I do wrong??? I’ve put water in it every day??? Thanks and have a nice day.
It will naturally brown at the end of the season, and you can just trim those leaves off for a tidier appearance. If they are browning during the summer growth period, you may be overwatering. Purple fountain grass is drought tolerant and shouldn't need daily watering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/brown-tips-on-fountain-grass.htm
when and what plot prep should be done before planting an ornamental grass
Planting time will depend on the type of grass that you choose, usually.
Generally, planting after the last frost in Spring is ideal for most.
Preparation will be similar to preparing a vegetable garden. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/veggie-garden-winter-prep.htm
This article will help you to plant ornamental grasses:
So, I'd really like to have a low maintenance, potted garden and have seen some lovely images of colourful wild grass which I'd like to recreate. Just wondering if there are any tips on types of grass that are hardy, don't mind the shade, cold or rain..generally an inhospitable environment! Alternative low maintenance plant advice/suggestions very welcome. Thanks in advance :-)
Generally, grasses for shade can be difficult to come cross.
There are a few things that you can try, but you may have better luck with a different plant. These articles will offer some suggesions:
conditions good for planting conditions good for planting
You can keep them in an unheated garage or basement or anywhere that will stay above freezing for the rest of the winter. You can remove the casing. Water them just enough to keep them going, about once a month.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-overwintering.htm
What's on the other side is the business end of a commercial urban garden including a driveway and refuse pile.
You can't go wrong with Miscanthus grass (maiden grass) and there are many varieties. They are a nice height for a privacy border. Zebra grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus') is attractive and tall. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ is another good one.
Here are some more suggestions:
I would like to plant several Miscanthus and several junipers interchanged. Do you think that will look pretty? I have 13 junipers and 25 Miscanthus. What do you suggest? Thanks
If you search the internet for "living fences" you will see many examples and get some more ideas. Then make several sketches of possible layouts. For example, I saw some that were staggered, instead of a straight line.
You can also group them such as three junipers, then five grasses, etc. Or since the junipers will eventually be taller than the grasses, you could put all the junipers together starting in the middle, then stagger grasses in front of them. Whatever is left of the grasses could go on each end of the junipers. Lots of possibilities. Or starting in the center, line up junipers with a grass in between and whatever grasses are left could go on the sides or the front, depending on how long the property line is.
Trying to find Ornamental grasses to go along shoreline rocks in Lake Erie area and it looks like that zone six. Need suggestions.
Here are some options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-ornamental-grass.htm