Newsletter: Masses of Grasses Make a Dramatic Display

August 9, 2010 Hello, Tim! Are you bored with your garden? Maybe it's time to start planning something different for next year. What about designing with ornamental grasses? Think of them as shrubs, and they will become major players in your garden display. Or consider building a rock garden (even if you don't have a hill, you can create one). For a less daunting project, multiply your existing plants by rooting tip cuttings. How to Create a Rock Garden Start with a slope, fine tune your soil, and add plants that merit a closer look. Read more... Video: Rooting Tip Cuttings Now is a great time to make more plants from the ones you already have, and this method is a lot easier than digging and dividing. Watch the video... More propagation techniques... Designing with Grasses Grasses can replace shrubs in the landscape. Let their forms dictate the design. Read more... Subscribe to Fine Gardening today Renew your subscription Give a gift subscription More grasses... Pennisetum orientale Carex elata 'Aurea'   Innovative gardening products from Gardener's Supply Company... River Stone Edging $29.95 more info... Recycled Glass Rooting Vase $11.95 more info... Herb Drying Rack $19.95 more info... See all products 63 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. Click here to update your email preferences. *44% savings based on newsstand cover price. The Taunton Press | Customer Service | Privacy Policy