Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look quite
right.


Thanks

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"John" expounded:

Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look quite
right.

How old is that clump? It looks as though the center has died off -
if it's an old planting, it probably needs to be divided. If it's
rooted anything like the one I had, good luck - the roots are
incredibly tough to get out of the ground!
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Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
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On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:32:19 -0400, Ann wrote:

"John" expounded:

Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look quite
right.

How old is that clump? It looks as though the center has died off -
if it's an old planting, it probably needs to be divided. If it's
rooted anything like the one I had, good luck - the roots are
incredibly tough to get out of the ground!
I seem to remember a backhoe doing well with such.

joevan expounded:

On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:32:19 -0400, Ann wrote:

"John" expounded:

Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look quite
right.

How old is that clump? It looks as though the center has died off -
if it's an old planting, it probably needs to be divided. If it's
rooted anything like the one I had, good luck - the roots are
incredibly tough to get out of the ground!
I seem to remember a backhoe doing well with such.

That's about what you need. Fortunately the plant died during a bad
winter, only a few stragglers survived, so I finally was able to get
rid of it - it was too close to the end of the driveway and blocked
the line of sight. I've got a gorgeous yellow baptisia there now G
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Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
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Ann wrote:
joevan expounded:


On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:32:19 -0400, Ann wrote:


"John" expounded:


Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look quite
right.

How old is that clump? It looks as though the center has died off -
if it's an old planting, it probably needs to be divided. If it's
rooted anything like the one I had, good luck - the roots are
incredibly tough to get out of the ground!

I seem to remember a backhoe doing well with such.


That's about what you need. Fortunately the plant died during a bad
winter, only a few stragglers survived, so I finally was able to get
rid of it - it was too close to the end of the driveway and blocked
the line of sight. I've got a gorgeous yellow baptisia there now G

Is it just me or do I detect a pattern to the responses?

They are about three or four years old. The center us alive but just hanging
over as it grew. Someone suggested dividing the plant. That may be the best
idea, perhaps. Any other suggestions?

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"Ann" wrote in message
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"John" expounded:

Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look
quite
right.

How old is that clump? It looks as though the center has died off -
if it's an old planting, it probably needs to be divided. If it's
rooted anything like the one I had, good luck - the roots are
incredibly tough to get out of the ground!
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

Metal ring supports, commonly reffered to as tomato rings, are great for
this purpose. Most of these grasses will grow large enough to hang over the
top ring and cover the unslightly metal support while holding the grass in a
more controlled area. These supports come in several heights giving you a
choice of the look you want.
Gary

"John" wrote in message
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Does anyone know the correct way to control decorative grass (Dwarf
Variegated Miscanthus). As you can see in the picture, it doesn't look
quite
right.


Thanks

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