Lawn species belong to two main groups based on their active growth phases: cool-season grasses and warm-season grasses. In Southern landscapes, warm-season grasses dominate. These include ...

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Cut back warm-season ornamental grasses in fall for a cleaner winter look. Tie tall grasses into bundles before trimming to reduce cleanup. Trim invasive or fire-prone varieties in fall to control ...

When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

Ornamental grasses are a very popular addition to any front or back yard for added visual interest and beauty. There are many advantages to growing ornamental grasses in your yard and garden, ...

Do you know why flowers make great racecar drivers? They put the petals to the metal. Flowers aren’t the only plants that make our perennial plantings and landscapes attractive. Ornamental grasses are ...

What should I do with my ornamental grasses over the winter? I haven't cut back the old growth, not sure when I should do this. Ornamental grasses do not need to be cut back before winter. There are ...

As with lawn grasses, there are both warm-season and cool-season ornamental grasses. The warm-season types turn brown in the cold weather and are often cut back in fall, but in many cases, you don't ...