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How to Trim Tiger Grass
How to Trim Tiger Grass. Tiger grass is a tall ornamental grass that resembles bamboo. The most challenging part about trimming this tall plant is managing its size, which can exceed three meters. The leaves of the grass are used throughout Asia to wrap food for steaming and the purple flowers are used to make the ends of brooms. Because the plant...
Tiger grass is a tall ornamental grass that resembles bamboo. The most challenging part about trimming this tall plant is managing its size, which can exceed three meters. The leaves of the grass are used throughout Asia to wrap food for steaming and the purple flowers are used to make the ends of brooms. Because the plant grows so fast, it could require frequent trimming to keep it manageable.
Things You'll Need
Shears
Stepladder
Rake
Bag
Prune the edges of the plant's leaves as far down and up as you can. Angle the shears to produce the shape for the plant that you desire.
Target the cuts where the ends of the leaves are dead. If the plant is healthy to the ends, make your cuts about two to five feet from the plant's base.
Place a stepladder next to the plant if you can't reach the top by standing. Climb the stepladder and prune the top of the tiger grass.
Rake up the fallen grass, place it into a bag and dispose of it properly.
Tips & Warnings
Pruning ornamental grasses is most needed in late winter or early spring when the ends are dead.
