One of the most impressive displays of ornamental grasses I have ever seen was in an estate garden where massive stands rose majestically as background plants and smaller tufts intermingled with ...

It's the perfect time in Western Washington to prune some hydrangeas, roses, ornamental grasses and some perennials such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning your ornamental grass is important from an aesthetic perspective, too. Cutting back will improve a plant's overall ...

Wondering when is the best time to cut back ornamental grasses? Actually, right now is a great time. A late winter cut helps ...

With spring just around the corner, it is an excellent time to look around your garden and start a list of easy-to-tackle jobs that will have your garden ready to grow. (Photo by James Campbell) ...

I have to admit, this article is about one of my pet peeves, plant butchering. I hope to educate homeowners and commercial landscapers about how the specific growth habits of different plants should ...

February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Q: I haven't pruned my ornamental grass for five years. Now the clump is dead in the middle. If I prune the grass low and flat, as you recommend, will grass grow back in the center? Susan Smith, email ...

Answer: From the plant health perspective, the biggest reason not to prune grasses and small shrubs too early is that the extra material provides a layer of protection from cold damage. If you cut ...

The best time to prune ornamental grasses depends on their type. Most benefit from pruning in either the fall or spring. Pruning too heavily or using dull tools can damage the grass and reduce its ...