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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

Spring has sprung. I can tell by the increased number of questions coming my way. Here are some of them: Q: How do I prune my ornamental grass? A: It's time to cut them back to clean out the dead ...

All ornamental grasses benefit from an annual pruning in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Why not in the fall? Ornamental grasses add so much winter interest to your landscape ...

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 ...

When I was a kid, grass meant a lawn, and grass-care meant dragging the lawn mower out every other week. In today’s gardens, ornamental grasses are becoming increasingly popular for their deer ...

Ornamental grasses can become unsightly during spring. The smaller-leafed varieties turn into floppy mounds lying on the ground and possibly hiding the flowering bulbs pushing up through the soil.

Perennial plants bring life to your yard year after year, but you'll need to protect them from the harsh winter weather if you want them to look their best come spring. Pruning—the practice of cutting ...

Fall is the time ornamental grasses shine in Treasure Coast landscapes. Ornamental grass is the term for a wide variety of grasses and grass-like plants. These plants are favorites among ...

There are many different types of ornamental grasses, with a selection for virtually any climate or condition. These plants are relatively resilient and require little maintenance. However, pruning ...