Ornamental grasses are a popular choice for yards and gardens because they add texture, movement, and an architectural element to a landscape. To keep these perennial plants healthy, encourage fresh ...

Ornamental grasses are a wonderful way to spruce up your lawn or add some softness and movement to your garden. However, before you jump in, it's important to know how to maintain them. These ...

Shasta daisies ( Leucanthemum x superbum) are another perennial that benefits from an early spring cleanup. “ Shasta daisies benefit from being cut back in March before active spring growth begins,” ...

The best time to cut back ornamental grasses depends on the type. With a range of colors, heights, textures, and even the way they move in a Southern breeze, ornamental grasses add interest to the ...

A gardener's instinct is to tidy up the garden before winter hits, especially as part of your annual fall cleanup, but when it comes to ornamental grasses, it’s best to resist the urge to cut them ...

Along with all your other garden chores this autumn, such as raking leaves and planting spring bulbs, you may need to attend to your perennials. But before cutting anything back, wait for the first ...

A gardening expert has advised fellow gardeners that they might be pruning one type of plant in the wrong way that could set ...

Dividing perennials is a quiet kind of optimism: you take a plant that looks a little tired and, with a shovel and a bit of confidence, you turn it into several vigorous starts. By the time spring ...

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