Zoysia tenuifolia, 'No Mow Grass' More

Japanese Sweet Flag Grass, Acorus gramineus: "Water's Sedge" Japanese sweet flag grass is one of those plants with a proclivity for water which also happen

Family Food Garden has compiled the complete hakonechloa macra aka Japanese forest grass growing guide to give you all the details on this ornamental grass choice. A slow growing grass option that thrives in the shade the hakonechloa macra aka Japanese forest grass could be a great garden inclusion. See the appearance and characteristics of this grass including advantages, a full growing guide complete with potential challenges and where to get high quality Japanese forest grass seeds here.

When we think of ornamental grasses, visions of sun-kissed meadows come to mind. But some grasses hail from shadier parts. Here are five to try.

This little gem serves as a great foil for the numerous hostas around it.

Very often, Japanese gardens will have a tropical theme or look to them. This is because southern regions of Japan are sub-tropical. In this article I will identify 6 palms or ‘palm like’ plants for a temperate climate Japanese garden.