The best time to prune ornamental grasses depends on their type. Most benefit from pruning in either the fall or spring. Pruning too heavily or using dull tools can damage the grass and reduce its ...

If you want your ornamental grass to grow back strong and healthy in spring, you're going to want to prune it during the fall ...

I have to admit, this article is about one of my pet peeves, plant butchering. I hope to educate homeowners and commercial landscapers about how the specific growth habits of different plants should ...

One of the most impressive displays of ornamental grasses I have ever seen was in an estate garden where massive stands rose majestically as background plants and smaller tufts intermingled with ...

With spring just around the corner, it is an excellent time to look around your garden and start a list of easy-to-tackle jobs that will have your garden ready to grow. (Photo by James Campbell) ...

Spring has sprung. I can tell by the increased number of questions coming my way. Here are some of them: Q: How do I prune my ornamental grass? A: It's time to cut them back to clean out the dead ...

Ornamental grasses are a very popular addition to any front or back yard for added visual interest and beauty. There are many advantages to growing ornamental grasses in your yard and garden, ...

All ornamental grasses benefit from an annual pruning in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Why not in the fall? Ornamental grasses add so much winter interest to your landscape ...

Answer: From the plant health perspective, the biggest reason not to prune grasses and small shrubs too early is that the extra material provides a layer of protection from cold damage. If you cut ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. When most people think of architecture, they ...

Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type. Cut back new wood hydrangeas in fall, but wait until after blooming to prune old wood ones. Remove dead ...

There are many different types of ornamental grasses, with a selection for virtually any climate or condition. These plants are relatively resilient and require little maintenance. However, pruning ...