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Q&A: Dividing Ornamental Grass
National Gardening Association
Question: We have blue fescue plants as a border around our flower
gardens. The plants have been in for three full summers. Can these
plants be divided? If so, how and when is the best time to do so?
Answer: Ornamental grasses should be divided every 3-4 years. You can divide them in the autumn or in the spring. Simply dig the clump and divide the plant, either by breaking it into smaller clumps, or by cutting it apart with a spade. Be sure to leave some foliage attached to each root mass. Then replant, water well, and wait for new spring growth.
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10-21-2008 07:34
Lynn wrote:
Dividing Ornamental Grass
My son-in-law divided my zebra grass last year. It was quite a chore as the roots were really tight. He had to literally chop into them. I was worried it would damage the newly divided grass and the old one. Fortunately they both came back strong.
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