Creating Architectural Foliage with Ornamental Grass
- By Clean Cut Fence
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- 14 Jun, 2013
How does your lawn look? Is it neatly mowed and surrounded by a privacy or picket fence? There’s another way to use grass to make your yard look more interesting, especially in a corner bed with the fence as a backdrop.
Ornamental grasses come in different sizes, textures, and colors, and by layering them, you can create natural architecture that looks impressive in place of flowers in a flower bed.
Tips for Using Ornamental Grass
If you’re going to try this out, there are a few things that will help you create the best look you can. Keep these tips in mind as you plan:
- Look at a variety of different grasses. There are many more types of grass than the normal green kind that grows in your backyard! Look for variety in color, height, and texture to keep the space from looking boring.
- Plan for visual effect. Think about how the finished product will look. Some tips to keep in mind for this:
- Put tall, sturdier grasses in the back.
- Pay attention to color and detail. One great idea is to put grasses with colored heads in the center.
- Use texture. There are many grasses with fluff or that look spiked. Use these to accent the colors and frame the space.
- Sketch it out. The best thing to do is to sketch out what you want it to look like before you begin, so that as you work, you know you’re working in the right direction.
It’s an interesting approach to plants in your yard—how would you use ornamental grass in your yard?
If you are looking for a more decorative style instead of the standard privacy fence you may be interested in a French Gothic Picket Fence. The stylish pickets will set your fence apart from your neighbors. The standard 2 ½” spacing between the pickets can be customized to your preference. A picket fence will set a boundary for children and fur babies while maintaining an open feel for your property.
