Ornamental grasses are some of the most reliable plants you can add to a West Texas garden. They thrive in our hot, dry ...

Ornamental grasses add beautiful texture, movement, and a naturalistic feel to any garden. With their airy plumes and ...

It was back around 1980. I, the Native Texan, found myself in the Chadwick Arboretum at my old school, Ohio State. One ...

When to cut: The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is in spring when plants prepare to green up, but warm-season grasses can also be pruned during their fall and winter dormancy. Remove ...

Ornamental grasses are fast becoming a welcomed addition to our landscapes. Because of their graceful, arching foliage, colorful plumes and many varieties that provide seasonal year-round interest, ...

Removing tree of heaven helps protect native plants, stops spotted lanternflies, and prevents damage to ecosystems and property. Experts say the best way to kill it is to cut the tree low and apply ...

When your lawn is overrun with weeds, spot-spraying or pulling them by hand might seem like a good idea. But at a certain point, it may be better to cut your losses and simply start over. The rule of ...

There’s lots to do in the garden, but you can take one thing off your list. Although it won’t necessarily be neat and tidy, ...

Ekholm suggests not cutting back cardinal flowers. “Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is also an excellent choice to leave ...

*The shorter day lengths will also slow down the growth of the lawn to the point where you may not need to mow more than ...

This summer, it seems there has been more crabgrass than usual in lawns, even in more established areas of lawns. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall and colonizes bare areas in the ...