Don't Cut Those Grasses! The Winter Beauty Mistake Even Pros Make

Ornamental grasses add texture, height, contemporary style, drought resistance, and evergreen options. But their three-season interest is where gardeners err tragically.

DON'T CUT GRASSES IN FALL!

Many cut back during fall cleanup. Pros are big offenders. Cutting early sacrifices winter beauty—frost on bronzed Maidengrass or Red Fountain Grass plumes is magical. Small clumping grasses stay evergreen, offering structure when others sleep. Others turn golden, carrying plumes through winter.

Cut back eventually (late winter/early spring) for health and fresh spring growth. Exception: heavy snow areas may need early cutting to prevent toppling. Tell maintenance crews: no fall grass cutting!

Which winter garden do you prefer?

Point made!