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 ...

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

The graceful, arching foliage of ornamental grasses is showing up in landscapes around the country. With colorful plumes they offer year-round beauty while encouraging the presence of wildlife, ...

Ornamental grasses are redefining the scope of modern design by adding graceful texture and sweeping movement that no other perennial can offer. Ornamental grasses also have the longest season of ...

The colors, lusters, and forms of ornamental grasses are an interesting addition to any garden. In an area where the more subtle nature of our background colors is an important consideration in garden ...

They catch the sunlight, sway and rustle in the breeze. In fall, ornamental grasses are in their glory as they turn shades of gold, bronze and ruby. You may pass the same way every day, suddenly ...

Looking for a decorative grass for your small-sized garden or yard that won't overpower your outdoor space? With myriad textures, shapes and forms, there are masses of grasses and grass-like sedges ...

Why: To ensure proper growth of ornamental grasses, you will need to cut them back each year before new growth emerges. If you wait too long, the grasses likely will delay new growth by up to three ...

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 ...

Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance and can add height, color and texture to your garden. They can be used as groundcover, for erosion control, or as design elements. You can find hundreds of types ...

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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 ...