Some ornamental grasses grow most actively in warm weather, while others shoot up during cooler weather. These have come to be known as warm season grasses and cool season grasses.

How to care for warm season grasses. Warm season grasses, like Deer Grass, prefer warmer temperatures and do not begin growing until mid- to late spring, or even early summer.

Grasses should be cut back when dormant—any time between late fall and early spring. While there is no exact timing, you’ll ...

Ornamental grass care is easy as pie: Cut back dry stems in the spring, water and control weeds and pests during summer, and let the plants be in fall and winter.

Miscanthus grasses have razor sharp leaves. Always wear long gloves when combing and pruning. (Photo by David Stang) If your grasses are small and go dormant in the fall, they are warm season and ...

Ornamental grasses are a great choice in the garden for adding movement, color and drama, ... Many warm season grasses do well in areas with higher temperatures, ...

Most ornamental grasses require little upkeep. Warm season grasses such as pennisetums and miscanthus are best cut completely back in the late winter, allowing them to flush out vigorous new ...

Warm season ornamental grasses. Warm-season grasses grow best at temperature between 80 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. They grow robustly during spring and summer, flower in fall, ...

Prune warm season grasses in late winter, cool season grasses in early fall to stimulate new growth. Some species need to be divided every 3 – 4 years to continue to thrive.

When choosing perennials for our gardens we set high standards. We search for plants with attractive foliage, delightful flowers, showy seed heads, impressive fall color and winter interest. We ...

“For cool-season grasses, cut about two-thirds of the way down—warm-season grasses should be cut to ground level,” says Zaber. “As you cut, hold the bundle steady with the tape, tilting it ...

Ornamental grasses are a low-maintenance, visually appealing, and welcome addition to home gardens. They can be attractive throughout the year, whether they are cool-season or warm-season grasses.