Last year I was driving around Cape Cod and passed by this house where their ornamental grasses had been decorated for the holidays. Of course I love the way dried grasses look when left natural in the fall, but the artist in me saw the potential in those Miscanthus with bows, and this fall I decided to have some similar fun in my own landscape.

This was the house that inspired me to play with my grasses.

This was the house that inspired me to play with my grasses.

I went into my gardens with bark-covered wire, twine, assorted ribbons and the idea that anything goes!

First I tied up a Miscanthus 'Morning Light' and added a sparkly bow.

First I tied up a Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’ and added a sparkly bow.

Next I braided a group of three Panicum virgatum. These looked whimsical enough that I decided that they didn't need colorful ribbons.

Next I braided a group of three Panicum virgatum. These looked whimsical enough that I decided that they didn’t need colorful ribbons. I can see that these could be made into fantasy animals or woody figures. Who needs a snowman when you can have a grassman? 

A twig bow was appropriate, however, and added to the whimsy.

A twig bow was appropriate, however, and added to the whimsy.

Finally, I took some net ribbon and wound up three Miscanthus. I can see other possibilities here...red "candy cane" type ribbons spiraling up, or trimmed, topairy tops.

Finally, I took some net ribbon and wound up three Miscanthus. I can see other possibilities here…red “candy cane” type ribbons spiraling up, or trimmed, topairy tops.

Next week I might do something with the Hakon grass in the perennial bed….

If you decide to play with your ornamental grasses this holiday season, send me a photo!

 

 

 

 

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