Know your grass type before you cut. For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants. In contrast, warm-season grasses need to be cut back to the ...

Winter is also a good time to plant bare-root trees and hardy shrubs in temperate climates. Beyond this, the cold season also demands extra precautions in order to protect your garden. Utilizing mulch ...

“Warm-season grasses should be cut back in fall, while cool-season grasses are best trimmed in early spring,” says Niemann.

Diseased or pest-contaminated plant material is an exception; it should be cut back in the fall and properly disposed of (not ...

The city’s rooftops, courtyards, and backyards are transforming into living ecosystems that reflect a more mindful, ...

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.

The district says it has spent about $195 million so far on the project and has budgeted another $64 million to complete the ...

After warm-season ornamental grasses brown up, there are 3 reasons to cut them back in fall and 1 reason not to. Learn about ...

Hardy fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) is another popular ornamental grass with an arching shape that grows feathery seed heads resembling bottle brushes. It’s another grass that is easy to ...

Ornamental grasses are some of the most reliable plants you can add to a West Texas garden. They thrive in our hot, dry climate, require little maintenance and provided year-round beauty with their ...

Among the many joys of feeling connected to seasonal rhythms is the way the quality of light changes over the arc of the year. Whether it is the fresh pea-green shoots of new foliage in the spring, ...

This article discusses ornamental grasses. It does not cover lawn or turf grasses except to say downsize your lawn and turf as much as possible. Lawn and turf grasses are a mono-crop providing zero ...