Aside from rocks and boulders, grass is also a ubiquitous element in landscaping. Grasses are meant to make each garden green as ever, and come in different types depending on the season. Ornamental grasses that flourish during warm season include fountain grass, switch grass, and flame grass. Ornamental grasses that flourish during cold season include june grass, blue oat grass, and fescue.

Fountain Grass. Fountain grasses (Pennisetum alopecuroides) are warm season ornamental grass with two varieties, namely: fox trot and red head. Fox trot usually grows in late summer, while red head grows during midsummer. Its leaves that look like the tail of a fox can grow up to 4 feet high and turn yellow in fall.

Switch grass. Just like fountain grass, switch grass or Panicum virgatum has a clumping growth habit during spring. Its blue green foliage grows up to 6 feet and turns red in early summer. Although drought-tolerant, switch grass is one of the ornamental grasses that require regular watering when planted in dry areas.

Flame grass. Also known as Miscanthus Purpurascens, flame grasses grow in a variety of heights and produce attractive flowers especially in warm areas. Flame grass is also a clump forming type of grass and generally considered perennial, meaning it can live for more than two years. Such type of grass can be easily identified with its red foliage that turns red orange during the fall.

June grass. Such type of grass used in landscaping Austin TX contractors can offer thrive well in cool, dry places. It is relatively easy to grow as it tolerates shades better than the other grasses and can be planted on almost any soil type. June grass or Koeleria macrantha is also a perennial grass abundant in the Eastern coast of the United States.

Blue oat grass. This type of grass used in landscaping in Austin is also a clump forming grass originating from Central Europe. Its blue green foliage grows well in light-shaded areas when provided with a good drainage system. Blue oat grass normally grows up to 4 feet high and produces blue green flowers between May and August.

Fescue. Another cool season grass, fescue is native to Europe. Such type of clump forming grass has been cultivated in other parts of the world mainly for pastures and ornamental landscaping.  It has special varieties such as creeping fescue, blue fescue, red fescue, and hard fescue, all of which can be used in landscaping in Austin.