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Should You Cut Back Ornamental Grasses Before Winter? When to Trim, and When to Skip It

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 ...
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When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses for a Thriving Landscape

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