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 ...

We usually equate the word “grass” with “lawn,” but did you know there are many durable and decorative grasses that can be combined with other flowering perennial plants to create a lovely water-wise ...

Ornamental grasses get no respect, according to some garden experts. "People are captivated by plants with big, showy, colorful flowers like peonies and iris," said Mary Hockenberry Meyer, professor ...

Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun. But what about those of us who deal with poorly drained soils and/or shady areas? Options for ...

For much of the year, ornamental grasses may be perhaps the most underappreciated plant choices for the landscape. You likely pass them unnoticed during spring and summer, when they quietly provide ...

Mention ornamental grasses, and most folks think of the towering fountains of foliage used for privacy screens, or bold, upright focal points nestled among more traditional perennials and shrubs. Over ...

What should I do with my ornamental grasses over the winter? I haven't cut back the old growth, not sure when I should do this. Ornamental grasses do not need to be cut back before winter. There are ...

Several patches of Japanese silver grass, considered an invasive ornamental grass. - Warunporn Thangthongtip/Getty & undefined While there are a variety of perfect ornamental grasses for your yard ...

I was recently asked by my friend Mike Herr, aka “Mike the Mailman,” about dividing his ornamental grasses. And because I recently received a letter from my old friend and former colleague Dr. Gus van ...

When people think of grasses for the yard, typically they’re thinking of the turfgrass species used to create lawns. However, there are many ornamental grass species and cultivars, including many ...