Endless flat lawns or cut back gardens can make for boring winter views. Adding ornamental grass is one surefire way to bring beauty to the bleakness! Many grasses bring height, color, movement, or structure to the landscape. Each variety has a unique pop to add to that garden you're gazing out at during those especially chilly, ho-hum days.
Beyond the beauty, there are other benefits to planting ornamental grasses or sedges! It will warm your heart to know that you are helping wildlife, as many animals use tall grass for habitat and their seed heads for food. If you observe closely you'll see creatures scurrying about, carrying on with life in the safety of the cover you provided. You might then notice the sound of grass gently shifting in the wind - one of the most calming noises nature makes. Finally, your winter landscape will be more interesting.
Once you've gotten really cozy enjoying the sights and sounds in your garden, it’ll be time to get active! Many of us enjoy getting into the garden as early as possible. You'll get an excuse to get busy from grasses that need to be chopped in early spring, to make way for new growth. But until then, you can do a little planning!