20 Landscaping Ideas Using Grass Plants
Since we haven’t created a list about landscaping for some time, I have decided to give you a roundup of some homes that used grass for their landscaping.
What I found were stunning! I actually didn’t expect it. I thought that my search will end up boring and dull. But I was wrong.
Landscaping with grass is totally gorgeous when done right! And you have to have knowledge about what particular grass would suit your area.
Come take a look at them yourself and find some ideas on how you may update your landscape project.
1. Coan Waterfront Landscape
A garden that has become a neighborhood landmark with its grass landscaping and lovely purple and white flowers.
2. Mid-century Modern Now
Several grasses are used in this landscape mostly Big Muhly and Mexican feather grass.
3. Japanese Cottage
Poured concrete stones and grass look nice together especially with the small fire feature.
4. Portfolio
Isn’t this lovely? Concrete planters combined with grass look really gorgeous!
5. Gravel Courtyard
Aside from the lovely design of the fence, the landscaping added more beauty in it with a mix of different plants and grasses.
6. Sunol Landscape
A modern home has a modern landscape with various grasses including Calamagrostis, Festuca maireii, and Mexican Feather Grass.
7. Casa Esan
Vega Vega Arquitectos
Beautiful Galarza stone walls in the exterior of the house but I am sure you can notice how the grass added more drama to it.
8. House 6 – Menlo Park
This unique contemporary house is also gifted with a beautiful landscaping with grass, stone walkway and more.
9. Austin Landscape
Anyone would like the puffs of airy grass plant that softens the landscape.
10. Saratoga Creek House
These grasses are pretty but they wouldn’t be a nice choice as a privacy screen because they are cut all the way during fall.
11. M-Central
Dale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd Architecture
Wow. Just wow. Isn’t this a stunning path to walk on? The grass plus the wooden walkway plus that curvy fence and all the dramatic lighting!
12. Fenske Pool
Feather reed grass is used for this pool area which is an effective choice for the pathways.
13. Sunset Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
Grass steps are the central element in this layered hillside landscape.
14. Debora Carl Landscape Design
The small grasses called Festuca glauca give more highlight to the plants which it surrounds.
15. Danville
A terraced garden with different themes per level gives it a more interesting design.
16. Pool & Pool House
Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of this outdoor space.
17. Portfolio Austin
D-crain Design and Construction
That grass with a feathery, deep pink hue is a ‘Muhlenbergia capillaris’ which is commonly known as Gulf Muhly.
18. San Diego
The taller grasses in the background is called Miscanthus while in the foreground is the Mexican Feather Grasses. Isn’t it a nice combination?
19. Contemporary Landscape San Francisco
Isn’t this stunning? Concrete stepping pads, Ipe’ deck, water feature, and grasses put together creates a breathtaking landscape.
20. Saratoga Estate
Look! A giant urn lies on long lush grasses that looks like long shaggy carpet! This is such a stunning landscape!
I believe you have changed your mind about grasses after seeing this list we have created for you. I actually feel the same way too. I used to think that grasses are mere distractions to the garden. But after I saw this list, I realized that grasses can be stunning additions to the landscape. I especially love the last one with a giant urn! How about you, what is your favorite in this list?
