A species native to the central and eastern part of the U.S., as well as Guatemala and the Caribbean, muhly grass is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. Its upright growth of dark green leaves above ...

The original native lawn planting at Cornell, in 2009, included more than 20 species of plants, with 11 grasses and sedges among them — a designed plant community modeled after natural grass ...

Native types of grass typically need less water than non-native grasses. Plus, they can make your lawn more fun. Here are nine options.