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preparing for spring question?new user

18 years ago

hi everyone. i have a quick question.

i have some japanes bloodgrass plants as well as another

type of ornimental grass that i can't remember the name of,

my question is right now the grass is all blond and dead i assume so should i cut it down now that spring is starting or just leave it alone. and should i have cut it last year in the fall. thanks in advance for any help.

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Comments (3)

mgood4u
18 years ago
Hi! I just cut mine done today as a matter of fact. I always cut the grasses in spring, this is what I have heard is best. They always do very well.
blueheron
18 years ago
Yes, cutting them back in the spring is recommended.
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michael_p
Original Author
18 years ago
thanks for the help. i will cut them down this week since
it seems like the weather is finally going to warm up.

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