Q: I got my husband to trim our pampas grass back to about eight inches above the ground four weeks ago to get rid of the dry dead part. My husband says that we should not have done that because the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cut back ornamental grasses at the best time with these expert tips. Cutting back ornamental grasses helps make way for new growth in spring. Cut dormant grasses before winter if you live in a ...

Q. Many plant guides suggest to prune or cut back during late winter. What do we define as "late winter" in the Houston area? I need to cut back my pampas grass and prune my crape myrtles. J.Y., The ...

There is no doubt that ornamental grasses are frequently planted because of their shimmering beauty, but there's also no doubt that their low maintenance endears them as well. For those gardeners ...

Tie tall grasses into bundles before trimming to reduce cleanup. Trim invasive or fire-prone varieties in fall to control spread and lower fire risk. As with lawn grasses, there are both warm-season ...

When it's time to trim your colorful ornamental grasses in the fall or early spring, getting a straight and even cut can be a challenge. If you just eyeball the line, you risk a choppy, uneven top.

Q: I live in New Mexico (Central); I want to cut back Pampas Grass now. Is it too late to do so? Also, can I cut the flower stalks? A: I don’t have any knowledge about your climate there in central ...