Key Points 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 ...
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When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses

Learn when ornamental grasses need to be cut back and how to divide them, along with growing tips to keep grasses gorgeous all year-round.
The growth of lawn grasses slow in the fall before they enter winter dormancy. Learn when and how to cut different types of lawn grasses before the first frost to keep them healthy during the winter.