Ornamental grasses are a very popular addition to any front or back yard for added visual interest and beauty. There are many advantages to growing ornamental grasses in your yard and garden, ...

Tie tall grasses into bundles before trimming to reduce cleanup. Trim invasive or fire-prone varieties in fall to control spread and lower fire risk. As with lawn grasses, there are both warm-season ...

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 ...

Cutting back ornamental grasses helps make way for new growth in spring. Cut dormant grasses before winter if you live in a fire-prone area or to prevent self-seeding. Leave grasses standing for ...

If there's no freeze in sight, then it's out with the deadwood and in with the new in the March garden. Prune hibiscus, esperanza, duranta and other woody perennials. You may need to remove the entire ...