Don Kinzler helps a reader identify a plant that recently showed up in her garden and answers questions about browning evergreen foliage and whether to cut back ornamental grasses in the fall or ...

Jana W. asks, one of my favorite ornamental grasses is the pheasant’s-tail grass, but after being in the ground for several years, one of my gorgeous plants has started to appear dried out in areas ...

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 ...

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 ...

“July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden.” — Jean Hersey. “Tears of joy are ...

A lovely low-maintenance garden, with a mix of grasses and perennials - Photos By R A Kearton/Getty Images If you want to add a little whimsy to your yard, but also need something that's easy to grow, ...

Ornamental grasses refer to both true grasses and plants that have a grass-like appearance, such as sedges, that are used for similar purposes in gardens. The foliage of ornamental grasses provides ...

Q: When is the best time to cut back my ornamental grasses? I have several different types in my yard and I'm concerned about killing them if I cut them back too soon. A: Ornamental grasses are one of ...

When people think of grasses for the yard, typically they’re thinking of the turfgrass species used to create lawns. However, there are many ornamental grass species and cultivars, including many ...

Given the right conditions, grasses for garden planting will reward you with their ethereal beauty Ornamental grasses can fulfil many functions in a garden. Tall specimens add blocks of natural colour ...

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 ...