Thinning Ornamental Grasses - Any Hints?

Discussion in 'Poaceae' started by snowy, May 10, 2006.

  1. snowy

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    I will be doing this on the weekend, thinning etc.. In the past, I've just basically cut them in 1/2 or 1/4 with the spade and relocated them with varied success. Any comments on how to improve this? Thanks
     
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    I usually dig out the entire plant. Chop it in several 2 gallon size plants and replant whats left of the original in the center of the hole. Using a hatchet is a lot easier than trying to get through it with a spade and this also allows you to center the plant.
     
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    thanks jobu, I can do that! Anything special to do before/when I transport and place them in their new location?
     
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    Not really they are not very tempermental. The sooner the better. It is more stressfull on the plant to do it during the growing cycle. However, I seperated mine last year in the summer and didn't lose any transplants. Make sure you plant them a little high because they will settle in an inch or two.

    You may want gloves and long sleeves they can cut you pretty good.
     

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