Today my neighbor
came to see me, he had his lawn trimmer in his hand, and he asked me how
far back he should cut his perennial grass garden. I replied that
spring is the best time to cut the grass back and that I recommend
that the grasses be left alone in the fall and winter because the dry grass will add interest to his yard and garden.
Here are photos of my grass garden in the spring, summer, and winter.
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| Spring when grasses are starting to grow |
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| My grass garden early summer |
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| Grass garden in winter |
The winters are
long and cold and I think the dried grasses look nice. The grass
plumes are eye-appealing plus they add movement and provide wildlife
with shelter, and windbreak for birds, rabbits, and cats.
In the autumn season
after I remove the leaves I trim the grasses so they are more
manicured and off the garden path.
Then I will mulch around the garden fountain and perennial grasses. This
mulch will add a more manicured look to the garden.
You can also
highlight the grass garden with solar lights then when you look out at your yard at night during the winter months, you will view a grass garden that is eye appealing. This is why I recommend leaving
your ornamental grasses alone throughout the autumn and winter
months.
Here is a photograph of my grass garden next to my garden path. The November photo was taken after I trimmed the grass as it had grown over the stepping stones.
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| Grass garden in autumn, dried plumes look lovely |
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