Ornamental grasses have been a part of landscape design for decades, mostly in commercial landscape settings. Now, with Ornamental Grasses of the Southeast, you will discover how to use these strikingly beautiful, virtually carefree plants to complement your own home's landscape. One of the fastest-growing trends in home gardening, ornamental grasses: are an excellent value year-round with their unique, four-season display offer an alternative to the traditional lawn reduce the need for watering provide a striking addition to your home landscape design with very little gardening care required Ornamental Grasses of the Southeast features traditional and exotic grasses with detailed instructions on plant care, landscape use, and the distinctive qualities of each variety of grass. In addition, you'll discover the plant's history and enjoy full-color photographs of each, along with selected botanical illustrations. This is a book all Southern gardeners should have in their gardening library