Ornamental grasses provide an easy-to-care-for, beautiful ground cover. Do they need to be pruned, though? The answer might surprise you.

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 ...

The best time to prune will depend on the type. There are many different types of ornamental grasses, with a selection for virtually any climate or condition. These plants are relatively resilient and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pruning is often used to solve a variety of design problems. Basically, pruning controls a plant’s size in the landscape. But, if you find that pruning is needed every season to keep a plant within ...

Winter is usually a dormant season for plants. Though tropical plants may continue to flower or fruit in early winter, most will produce fewer flowers and less new growth during January and February ...

Q: When can I prune my ornamental grasses? I have some large clumps of assorted grasses that now look dead. I have no idea what kind they are but they have been growing larger every year. -- P., ...

Q. I have a couple of blue spruce trees. Someone told me to trim the bottom two layers of branches that are touching the ground. Is this a common practice/procedure and/or is there any benefit to the ...

Gardeners who have ornamental trees and shrubs know that sooner or later they will have to prune. However, many are still reluctant to tackle this task. They have the awareness to prune but many times ...