There is no doubt that ornamental grasses are frequently planted because of their shimmering beauty, but there's also no doubt that their low maintenance endears them as well.

There is no doubt that ornamental grasses are frequently planted because of their shimmering beauty, but there's also no doubt that their low maintenance endears them as well.

Ornamental grasses and other plants with a similar appearance have characteristically long, narrow, straplike leaves, and they’re frequently used as focal points in a landscape.

Our guide on everything to do in the garden this September, from what to plant to essential gardening jobs for the month.

(Photo by James Campbell) Cool-season grasses will keep their color year-round, but will benefit from combing out the brown foliage and pruning every two or three years. Pruning ornamental grasses ...

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 ...

Pruning your ornamental grass is important from an aesthetic perspective, too. Cutting back will improve a plant's overall appearance, adding to an attractive landscape and ensuring beautiful ...

In February, it is very easy to cut back ornamental grasses, requiring clean and sharp pruning shears and sturdy gardening gloves to prevent injury from the sharp grass blades.

Now is the right time to divide perennials like hostas and hardy geraniums while the soil is still warm. Here's how to divide ...

Several weeks ago, I wrote about how to prune ornamental grasses. This article covers a similar topic: how to care for two widely used and loved perennial plants that resemble oversized grasses ...

Q: We've got several plants of Karl Foerster ornamental grass in our landscape. Should they be cut back in the fall? - Bob Larson, Bismarck, N.D.A: Ornamental grasses winter best with their tops ...

Ornamental grasses have long been a staple in the Kansas City landscape. They are prized for their tolerance to our local conditions and provide interest in the landscape. And although they are ...