Janet Baraclough wrote:

First cut out all the thin short dry faded old stems , and any
others that have snapped or kinked.
Then selectively thin the strong green healthy stems, so that you
leave the finest evenly spaced throughout the clump. (save the cut ones
to dry for plant supports)
Trim all stumps as close to ground level as possible. At this time of
year you'll see new culms emerging from the soil like dark spear
points, leave those alone.

Thanks for that. I have now got the clump much tidier for this
year.

Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


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