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Swaying ornamental grasses beside purple lavender rows in a sunny border

Ornamental grasses and lavender: the perfect pairing

Learn how to combine ornamental grasses and lavender for a low-maintenance, atmospheric garden. Including species choices, spacing and seasonal tips.

4 min

Natural border with swaying ornamental grasses and flowering perennials

Plant Combinations

Ornamental grasses with perennials: movement and structure

Learn how to combine ornamental grasses with perennials for a border that captivates all year. Tips on varieties, ratios and maintenance.

5 min

Lush prairie border with tall ornamental grasses and purple coneflowers in evening light

Plant Combinations

Wild prairie border: ornamental grasses and perennials in perfect harmony

Learn how to create a lush prairie border with ornamental grasses, Echinacea, Rudbeckia and more. Low-maintenance and full of life all year round.

5 min

Expansive Midwest prairie landscape with rolling grasslands and a wide open sky

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in Continental America: prairies, extremes and resilient plants

Learn how to garden in the US Midwest and Canadian prairie climate. Hardiness zones, soil types, seasonal timing and the best plants for continental gardens.

6 min