There’s a good chance you’ve looked out at your garden in late fall and thought, “Should I cut those grasses down before the snow hits?” It’s a tempting thought—after all, the tidy gardener in all of us loves a clean slate before winter.
But hold that thought and put the shears down! Ornamental grasses aren’t just beautiful through the warm months; they’re winter’s unsung heroes. Leaving them standing until spring isn’t laziness—it’s smart, stylish, and surprisingly beneficial for your garden’s ecosystem.
