These photos are from a project where we focused entirely on grass gardens. What do you think of just planting grass without mixing in flowers or other plants? Is it peaceful, or does it feel incomplete?
I guess the grass really is greener on your side of the fence!
Remy said:
I guess the grass really is greener on your side of the fence!
These pictures were taken in winter, so the grass definitely looks greener here. During the summer, it dries out and turns more of a blonde color, but that’s kind of the plan. The meadow area will eventually be left to grow naturally.
Ornamental grasses are so underrated. They’re stunning when done right.
The second photo is amazing! It reminds me of the open spaces at my old university. The way the grass moves with the wind is mesmerizing.
Beck said:
The second photo is amazing! It reminds me of the open spaces at my old university. The way the grass moves with the wind is mesmerizing.
It does get very windy here, which makes the grasses look alive. Definitely a highlight of the project.
I tried growing a long grass garden years ago, but it turned into a tick infestation nightmare. Ticks were everywhere—on the dog, in the house—and I eventually had to cut it all down and bomb the house with insecticide. It was a beautiful idea, but never again.
@Max
Wow, that sounds horrible. I can’t imagine dealing with that.
Campbell said:
@Max
Wow, that sounds horrible. I can’t imagine dealing with that.
Yeah, thanks for the warning. I’m rethinking this idea now.
@Max
Yikes, that’s definitely something to keep in mind. We’re planning a meadow project in Texas soon, and we’ll need to be extra cautious about things like ticks.
@Max
One of the perks of not living in tick-heavy areas.
Shan said:
@Max
One of the perks of not living in tick-heavy areas.
Where is this magical tick-free place? Asking for relocation purposes.
@Max
This is why I’m hesitant about these types of landscapes. Between ticks and snakes, it’s just not worth the risk for me.
These grasses were part of a project we did in the Western Cape, South Africa. We used a mix of native species planted last year. It’s a more naturalistic style, meant to blend with the surrounding landscape.
@Bryn
This is stunning! Also, I still see the original post you referenced, so it looks like you might’ve been blocked. The original person was oddly defensive about their overseeded patch of grass.
Koa said:
@Bryn
This is stunning! Also, I still see the original post you referenced, so it looks like you might’ve been blocked. The original person was oddly defensive about their overseeded patch of grass.
Right? They were oddly protective about what looked like a basic overseeded ryegrass lawn.
@Bryn
And they posted the same thing to seven different subs. Why so defensive?
@Bryn
Using native grasses is such a smart approach. They’re beautiful and so much easier to maintain!
I have something similar. It’s called a pasture.
New England checking in… Lyme disease central here.