Ornamental grasses are a gardener’s dream. They add movement, texture and year-round interest to any garden, but when it comes to cutting them back, timing is everything. If you’ve been staring at ...

Before you reach for the pruners, know which plants welcome a fall trim – and which cuts could do more harm than good.

It's August. You may be feeling the heat, and your garden definitely is. But, never fear — cooler weather is on its way, giving your plants a chance to put on a second show before the cold of winter ...

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 ...

Rising soil and air temperatures in late spring and early summer make this the ideal time to seed warm-season grass. Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars root quickly in warm conditions. Once ...

Fall is an ideal time to plant many types of ornamental grasses in your garden. Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance, thrive in full sun and are resistant to most pests and wildlife. Grasses are ...

For all of these plants, pruning can begin if needed after we have assessed how much, if any, winter damage has occurred. That will not be until late April when plants should be growing. If you have ...