Dwarf mondo grass is a lower-growing cultivar of mondo grass (Ophiopogon spp.) valued as a low-maintenance alternative to grass in spots with full shade or partial shade. This ground cover is not, ...

Mondo grass is a popular choice for creating borders, and why wouldn't it be? With its delicate blades and low-maintenance needs, it's a versatile plant that manages to thrive in a variety of ...

Q: We are installing a patio with flagstone spaced a couple of inches apart. We would like to plant a low- or no-maintenance grass or plant between the stone... one that will tolerate some foot ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana') is a low-growing evergreen perennial that adds a fine texture to the garden. Its ...

Do you have an area in your yard where you can't grow grass because it is too shady or too steep or it has too much competition from large trees? There is a good solution you might want to try. Plant ...

Mondo grass is a popular choice for creating borders, and why wouldn't it be? With its delicate blades and low-maintenance needs, it's a versatile plant that manages to thrive in a variety of ...

Mondo grass even comes in unusual colors, such as this one that is so dark green it appears to be black. Most are much greener. Proven Winners One of my readers tells me he is ready to give up trying ...

If you love a low-maintenance garden that always looks lush, using mondo grass as a ground cover is an excellent choice. Mondo grass has become a popular low-growing species for many gardeners. It's ...

In landscaping, ground covers are a wonderful tool that are often chosen for aesthetic reasons. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color to an area that needs a lift or to introduce a ...

Growth habit: An evergreen perennial in the lily family with 1/4-inch-wide, upright, straplike, dark green leaves originating from buds near ground level and growing to 12 inches tall. Light: Shady to ...

Helen Mann had a backyard problem: It was too shaded for St. Augustine grass. Mann's solution: She covered open areas with widely spaced flagstones and planted dwarf mondo grass in between. But the ...