Ornamental Grass Planting

What This Service Involves

Ornamental grasses bring motion, height, and four-season interest to a garden, catching low Northwest light and swaying with the coastal breeze. We choose varieties such as feather reed grass, blue oat grass, and hardy pennisetum that tolerate our wet winters and shrug off summer drought once rooted. Grasses pair beautifully with native perennials and require little more than an annual cutback, making them a favorite for low-maintenance modern gardens. We plant in well-drained, sun-friendly spots and space them so each clump can reach its full, feathery form.

Benefits

Striking texture and movement through every season; Excellent drought tolerance once established; Minimal upkeep beyond a yearly trim; Beautiful winter structure and seed-head interest; Easy pairing with natives and perennials

Our Process

1) Choose grass varieties suited to your sun and soil; 2) Improve drainage in the planting area; 3) Space and plant each clump for mature spread; 4) Mulch lightly and water in to establish roots

What Affects the Cost

Number and size of grass clumps; Variety selection and availability; Soil drainage improvements; Bed preparation and mulching; Design integration with existing plantings

Best Time of Year

Spring planting gives ornamental grasses a full Northwest growing season to establish before their first winter dormancy.