I love the golden waterfall of Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) 'Aureola' in my garden. Maybe too much: If my count is correct, I've now got nine plants. So it won't surprise you that I ...

What: Hakonechloa macra, also known as Japanese forest grass, is an understated and underused aristocrat in the shade garden. This deciduous grass forms airy mounds of medium-green arching blades. It ...

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Q: I would love to know more about the grass Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola.’ Is it evergreen? Can it be purchased in the Seattle area? If so, where? A: Japanese forest grass is one of the loveliest of ...

What do sauerkraut, rap music, Tom Cruise, tattoos and ornamental grasses all have in common? The answer is that these are all items that people either have a passion for or they can't stand. There is ...

Hakonechloa macra, commonly called hakone grass or Japanese forest grass, is an underused perennial in shade gardens. This small, elegant ornamental grass shows off its cascading form while spreading ...

SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) - A 1.19-acre fire was quickly extinguished thanks to the actions of forest visitors who reported it and halted its spread, preventing further growth, according to an updated post ...

On the leeward slope of Haleakala above Kihei rises a red dirt cinder cone named Pu’uokali, which means “the hill of waiting.” It is said to be one of several mo’o (lizard deities) who were ...

These days there are zillions of great garden plants out there, all vying for the attention of increasingly overwhelmed gardeners. Seems like every new plant advertised out there will survive from ...

The state forest department in Tamil Nadu has initiated a plan to reduce conflicts between humans and animals by planting palatable grass in forest areas. The grass, preferred by wild animals, will be ...

Forest and grassland cover the once barren mountains in Youyu county, Shanxi province. [Photo provided to China Daily] China aims to boost the annual output of its forest and grass industry to 9 ...