When I was a kid, grass meant a lawn, and grass-care meant dragging the lawn mower out every other week. In today’s gardens, ornamental grasses are becoming increasingly popular for their deer ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: We've got several plants of Karl Foerster ornamental grass in our landscape. Should they be cut back in the fall? - Bob Larson, Bismarck, N.D. A: Ornamental grasses winter best with their tops left ...

Q: Can you give some guidelines about pruning the beautiful sedge Carex buchananii? Should it be cut back like other grasses? Does it divide well and, if so, when is a good time to do so? A: ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a number of reasons why people add ornamental grasses to their yard. Some ornamental grasses can repel pests, while others are great ...

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 ...

Increasingly popular in contemporary garden design, mass-planted grasses offer contrasting textural qualities, seasonal interest, wonderful movement in the wind, seeds or berries for birds, and most ...

Join me as I upgrade from battling my old string trimmer to purchasing my first-ever Ferris Z2 stand-on mower! Explore a ...

Cutting back ornamental grasses helps make way for new growth in spring. Cut dormant grasses before winter if you live in a fire-prone area or to prevent self-seeding. Leave grasses standing for ...