How to prune bamboo muhly

Late winter to early spring (February–March). Remove dead stems at the base with loppers or shears. Trim lightly to tidy the outer edges if needed. Avoid cutting the entire plant to the ground — it is not a deciduous grass and regrows slowly from hard cuts.

As needed (light tidy annually). Bamboo Muhly is a large, airy, semi-evergreen grass. Remove dead or damaged stems and leaves in late winter. If the clump becomes congested, a moderate trim refreshes it. This grass generally looks best with a light touch — aggressive shearing is unnecessary and can spoil its graceful, fountain-like habit.

Remove dead stems at the base with loppers or shears. Trim lightly to tidy the outer edges if needed. Avoid cutting the entire plant to the ground — it is not a deciduous grass and regrows slowly from hard cuts.