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The 15 Best Trees for Privacy to Plant in Your Yard
They’re lovely people, really, but your neighbors don’t need to know everything that takes place on your side of the […]
How to Landscape for Privacy: 15 Ideas
What you do in your yard is none of the neighbors’ business, and it’s none of our business either. We’re […]
How to Landscape Your Virginia Beach Yard for Privacy
Many of us live closer to our neighbors than we’d like — and sometimes the view leaves a bit to […]
Landscaping for Privacy in San Antonio
You’ve created your dream yard with an outdoor kitchen, beautiful flowerbeds, and hot tub you can enjoy after a hard […]
11 Best Privacy Hedges
Commonly called privacy hedges, living fences can do more than provide a barrier to neighbors’ prying eyes. These are the […]
What Would It Cost to Build a Privacy Hedge — Instead of a Wall — Along the U.S.-Mexico Border?
By now, you’ve repeatedly heard Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump touting his plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico […]
13 Types of Ornamental Grass for Your Landscape
Choose the best types of ornamental grasses for your landscape based on your yard’s conditions:
• Northern seas oats and Japanese forest grass for shade
• Blue oat grass and Mexican feather grass for sunny, dry spots
• Switchgrass for privacy screens
Cool-season varieties emerge early in the spring, warm-season grasses have dramatic colors, while evergreen types like black mondo grass provide year-round structure.
How to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
To cut back ornamental grasses, tie the bundle of grass with twine or rope; then use a hedge trimmer to cut the stems. Trim leftover jagged stalks with pruning shears to give the clump a neat shape. Dispose of the debris in the waste bin or add to your compost.
When to Cut Back Ornamental Grasses
The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is typically in the spring, when new shoots grow, but are not yet so tall that you’d clip their tips when cutting. Late fall and winter are also good options for some grass types and local climates.