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About Decorative Grasses

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From: lei shanbhag
City:
champaign, IL
I have a few species of prairie tall grasses, some are over 8 foot and with thinks stems. I wonder if it is important to cut them down so they could grow stronger. And from esthetic view, is it look better by cutting them down in the spring? I basically want to save the trouble of not trimming them down? May I know your opinion.

 
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From: Sandra Mason
State Master Gardener Coordinator
Champaign/Ford/Iroquois/Vermilion Unit
slmason@illinois.edu
HI Lei, yes they should be cut down within 8 inches or so of the ground now. you can use electric hedge trimmers if you like. it makes it a little easier. Sandy

 
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