Ornamental grasses add gentle muted colors, vertical accents, and graceful movement to a landscape. And though they're generally low-maintenance, it's important to know how and when to cut back ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don't skip this important step. Whether your ornamental grasses are warm- or cool-season determines when to prune them. Avoid pruning in mid-summer or mid-winter—doing so can stunt growth. Cut no more ...