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Should You Cut Back Ornamental Grasses Before Winter? When to Trim, and When to Skip It

Know your grass type before you cut. For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants. In contrast, warm-season grasses need to be cut back to the ...
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We Asked 3 Chefs How They Trim Their Asparagus — No One Had the Same Answer

There’s only one thing standing between asparagus lovers and fresh springtime dishes like Asparagus Involtini or Asparagus Caesar with Pecorino: the woody ends. As asparagus matures and loses moisture ...

How to trim asparagus and avoid the tough bottom ends

Trim asparagus by snapping off the tough end of one stalk. Use this as a guide to cut the other stalks' ends. Give them a quick wash, cut, then cook.
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We Asked 3 Chefs How They Trim Their Asparagus — No One Had the Same Answer

Is there a ‘right’ way to trim off the woody ends? There’s only one thing standing between asparagus lovers and fresh springtime dishes like Asparagus Involtini or Asparagus Caesar with Pecorino: the ...