How to prune great pond sedge

Late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. Use secateurs or loppers to cut all stems back to just above water level or to 5–10 cm above soil. Remove the cut material promptly to avoid it decomposing in the water.

Annually in late winter. Great Pond Sedge is a vigorous marginal that needs cutting back once a year to prevent it from becoming unkempt. Cut all stems to a few centimetres above the water line or ground level in late winter before new growth emerges. This removes dead foliage and encourages a fresh, tidy flush of growth each spring.

Use secateurs or loppers to cut all stems back to just above water level or to 5–10 cm above soil. Remove the cut material promptly to avoid it decomposing in the water.