skip to main content
Software
Integrations
Mobile App
Expert Support
All-In-One Platform for Construction and Design
See Pricing
Schedule a Demo
Talk to Sales: (888) 316-4595
My builder uses Houzz Pro to plan the timeline and give detailed estimates and daily updates with photos of progress, and provide invoices at pre-agreed key points in the build. This made the whole experience much more efficient and stress-free.
Steve W.
Client of Cribbs Construction
Learn More
Ideas
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
Explore DiscussionsFeatured Home DiscussionsFeatured Garden Discussions
Ornamental Grass
ellusionz

Grass for back of house

14 years ago

I've fallen in love with the pink Muhly grass and want to use it as a easy to care for back of house border since I yanked up all those annoying thorny bushes. I've got dogs so can't plant anything that could injury or poison them.

Just to verify, is Muhly grass safe for them to run thru or possibly chew on if they get stupid?

I was also thinking that just putting a wall of muhly grass might look a lil silly and I saw this cute photo of grass that looked kind of wheatish to me as a backdrop? Could someone tell me what it is please from the pic? Or I also googled some and saw sugarcane had a similar grass effect?

Or any other recommendations as a nice backdrop for this beautiful grass would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Here is a link that might be useful: Reference where pic was found.

Comments (3)

Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Purple Needle Grass, California’s State Grass
By Debbie Ballentine
The long-lived, drought-tolerant Stipa pulchra is as admired for its benefits as for its good looks
Full Story
23
INSPIRING GARDENSInside Houzz: A Waterfront Property Ditches the Grass for a Garden
By Annie Thornton
New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water
Full Story
96
URBAN GARDENSIn London, a Crowded Patch of Grass Becomes a Patio for Entertaining
By Jo Simmons
A chic combo of wood siding, clever plantings and lots of elegant sandstone transforms a plain garden into a stylish space
Full Story
63
DECORATING GUIDESWalls Have a Field Day With Grass Cloth
By Lisa Frederick
Rustic or refined, richly textured grass cloth provides a burst of natural freshness to your interior decorating
Full Story
16
CENTRAL PLAINS NATIVE PLANTS10 Top Grasses for the Central Plains
By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens
Low-maintenance grasses provide seasonal interest and wildlife habitat, and aid good design
Full Story
22
GRASSES10 Ways to Use Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
By Laura Gaskill
These low-maintenance plants can add beauty, texture and privacy to any size garden
Full Story
89
GARDENING GUIDESSmall Gem Lawns: More Impact From Less Grass
By Carol Crotta
Instead of letting the lawn sprawl, make it a shapely design element in your yard. You’ll reap benefits both practical and aesthetic
Full Story
62
LANDSCAPE DESIGNIs It Time to Consider Fake Grass?
By J. Peterson Garden Design
With more realistic-looking options than ever, synthetic turf can be a boon. Find the benefits and an installation how-to here
Full Story
234
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING7 Ornamental Grasses for Coastal Gardens
By Genevieve Schmidt
These hardy seashore plants evoke the ocean, sway in the breeze and help prevent sand erosion in the landscape
Full Story
8
GARDENING GUIDES5 Great Grasses for a New Lawn
By J. Peterson Garden Design
Learn about maintenance, wear tolerance, ideal climate and more for these top turf choices to pick the right one for you
Full Story
26
Sponsored