Research progress and application of ornamental grasses in golf course

Ornamental grasses are new superior landscape material with high ornamental value, ecological effects, low cost of management and protection, strong resistance and widely used in China nowadays. In the present paper, the application of ornamental grasses in the golf course was reviewed and some common species in Gramineae and their characteristics were summarized. The existing problems for the application of ornamental grass in golf course were analyzed to provide theoretical reference for researches about ornamental grasses applications. Ornamental grass can be widely used in sub rough area, the cart path side, lakeside and other landscaping areas. However, the biological invasion, ecological balance and other issues should be paid more attentions.