26 Middle South
October 22, 2009
By Marian St.Clair, Greenville, South Carolina

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In My Garden

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Backlit by an October sun, a sweep of muhly grass is as breathtaking as any border of summer flowers.

Add Pizzazz with Grasses

Ornamental grasses are beautiful throughout the year. Fall, however, is when they really catch the eye. On a recent drive, I braked at the sight of knee-high muhly grass ( Muhlenbergia capillaris ) in a mixed bed at the edge of a suburban yard. With...
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Resources

Books

Grasses To learn more about grasses, consult The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes , by...

Tool or Gardening Product

FreezePruf You can now extend the life of frost-sensitive plants with FreezePruf, a foliar/floral spray that...

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Regional Reminders

  • Know Your pH
  • Plant Evergreens
  • Divide Chives
  • Add Species Tulips
  • Overwinter Ornamental Sweet Potatoes
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