{"id":461,"date":"2021-04-07T12:08:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2021-04-07T12:08:55","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:08:55","slug":"what-happens-if-you-dont-cut-back-ornamental-grasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/what-happens-if-you-dont-cut-back-ornamental-grasses","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Don’t Cut Back Ornamental Grasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ornamental grasses add immense value to one\u2019s lawn and are considered the perfect addition in any landscaping venture. This is precisely why they are considered premium <\/em>additions to one\u2019s garden. Trimming ornamental grass is universally recommended as the spring season starts to roll in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, what if you are away on holiday with your sprinklers on auto? Or what if you are injured or for whatever reason unable to cut back the ornamental grasses? So, a question arises; what happens if you don\u2019t cut back ornamental grass? Can you get away with not cutting it at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t cut it, there are two things that will happen. First, the green will start growing through the brown while the old, dead leaves will start to rot away. However, this will also mean longer leaves that will be green from the top but brown at the bottom. Second, the grass will take the form of a poorly maintained shrub and therefore damage your home\u2019s aesthetic appeal \u2013 but that\u2019s not all. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Happens If You Don\u2019t Cut Back the Ornamental Grasses?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As mentioned above, you will find that the green is starting to grow through the brown. One problem that will create is that the brown will start creating seeds. Once grass has created seeds, there is a very good chance that the grass will die out. When that happens, the grass blades will also start to thin out, giving out a \u2018wild\u2019 outlook.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the seeds will start dispersing with the spring winds. This will, in essence, mean that you will have your ornamental grass growing all across the yard. Your ornamental grass will actually risk becoming nothing more than a weed for you and your neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You most certainly do not have to cut back the ornamental grass if you are looking to harvest seeds from the grass and get more plants. <\/strong>In fact, many commercial nurseries do just that! However, if you are simply looking to get more of the same plants in a controlled manner, you also have the option of dividing older plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Should You Cut Back?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An important consideration that you will need to make is what type of grass you have and how much you need to cut. There are some varieties that may actually end up dying if you prune them too harshly. At the same time, there are some varieties that want you to prune it harshly to maintain its aesthetic appeal. For example, evergreen grasses don\u2019t need to be pruned. Instead, you simply have to pull out the dead leaves as they occur \u2013 one by one. We recommend you wear rubber gloves to skip the slimy bit and ensure you get a good grip. Examples include, but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n