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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A recent headline in health news linked cowlick-patterned hair with improved health, which is good news for my landscape. I have ornamental grass and at this time of year, the swirled stalks and open ...

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, ...

Q: When is the best time to cut back my ornamental grasses? I have several different types in my yard and I'm concerned about killing them if I cut them back too soon. A: Ornamental grasses are one of ...

Ornamental grasses have long been a staple in the Kansas City landscape. They are prized for their tolerance to our local conditions and provide interest in the landscape. And although they are ...

Ornamental grasses are fast becoming one of the most popular additions for landscape beds. Their graceful, arching foliage and colorful plumes provide seasonal interest year-round. In the landscape ...

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 ...