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 you want your ornamental grass to grow back strong and healthy in spring, you're going to want to prune it during the fall ...

Whether your ornamental grasses are warm- or cool-season determines when to prune them. Avoid pruning in mid-summer or mid-winter—doing so can stunt growth. Cut no more than one-third of living growth ...

It is easy to grow and tolerant of many soil types but for the brightest winter stems position it in full sun, planted among ...

Here’s how to care for ornamental grasses after cutting them back: Water the soil if it is dry, but don’t waterlog it. For warm- and cool-season grasses, add some compost around the base. Feed ...

Gardens need not be bleak during winter; they can burst with colour, scent, and structure, according to Jonathan Webster, ...

Many gardeners opt to put their beds to rest for the winter, but the right evergreen and perennial plants can keep your ...

When winter's icy breeze sweeps across the countryside and garden birds ruffle their feathers on bare branches, most plants will have slipped into a deep slumber. Most – but not all. Evergreens such ...

Creating a safe haven for wildlife can be beneficial to your yard as well as the local ecosystem. Here are 15 ways to ensure ...

Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them ...