Ornamental grasses are a popular choice for yards and gardens because they add texture, movement, and an architectural element to a landscape. To keep these perennial plants healthy, encourage fresh ...

As with lawn grasses, there are both warm-season and cool-season ornamental grasses. The warm-season types turn brown in the cold weather and are often cut back in fall, but in many cases, you don't ...

Early spring pruning can help some perennials thrive, but others need more time.

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about cutting back ornamental grasses and if it's too early to rake lawns.

This time of year, I have a daily ritual on my walk from the car to my office. As I head up the curving entry path at New England Botanic Garden, I run my hand along the ornamental grasses that line ...

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 ...