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JldDolphin
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Question about Fall Pruning of Plants
I have Zebra Ornamental Grass. Well it's starting to die off I think, but then yesterday I notice these other new stalks that popped up out of no where with this feathery thing coming out of it. It's pretty cool, but the grass just got so tall out of no where. When do you trim these plants down for the fall/winter? They are also starting to fall over and spread out, so they are in the way of the walk. Last question, when is the right time to move them? We need to move them back and away from the front stoop. TIA!
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JldDolphin
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Re: Question about Fall Pruning of Plants
no one? any ideas of where I could find this info out? 
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| Posted 9/17/07 5:07 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Question about Fall Pruning of Plants
Hey Jen,
I don't know anything about this kind of grass or how you should trim it, but someone told DH and I this weekend that SUNY has an agricultural school in Farmingdale, and they will often answer questions about plants and lawn care.
You've probably already tried this, but you could also google this, or look at some gardening websites. I'm sorry, but no good ones spring to mind at the moment.
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| Posted 9/17/07 6:06 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: Question about Fall Pruning of Plants
If you go to Hicks they are a wealth of knowledge. There is a little desk in the back of the lawn care section. They have helped me so much with my many questions.
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| Posted 9/17/07 6:08 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Question about Fall Pruning of Plants
Found this through a google search, hope this helps! 
Pruning Ornamental Grasses
Grasses which die back completely in the winter can be rejuvenated by cutting the entire plant back to within about 3-4 inches of the ground in early spring (and composting the waste material). Don't wait too long, or you risk cutting off the tips of the new seasons growth.
Evergreen varieties which survived the winter in reasonably good condition should not be cut back, but rather just cleaned up in early spring by removing any dead growth and trim off any foliage which shows signs of fungus or disease.
After a few years, the new growth may only appear at the sides of the clump, leaving a naked center. This condition indicates that too much woody, old growth has smothered the room for new growth. It's time to divide and replant your stock.
It is generally best to divide grasses in the spring just as they are beginning to break dormancy. Dig the plant up completely, then cut the clump into divisions with a sharp knife, spade, or if necessary, an axe.
Replant the new divisions in the same manner as a new, container grown plant. You will be surprised at how quickly the grasses root and rejuvenate themselves
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| Posted 9/17/07 8:02 PM |
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JldDolphin
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Re: Question about Fall Pruning of Plants
Thanks everyone!
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| Posted 9/18/07 5:12 PM |
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