Pruning guide
How to prune large blue fescue
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Pruning large blue fescue — FAQ
When should I prune large blue fescue?
Early spring, before new growth begins. Cut the entire clump down to 2–3 inches above ground using shears or a battery hedge trimmer. Remove dead brown material from the center. Divide congested clumps by lifting and splitting with two back-to-back forks, replanting vigorous outer sections.
How often does large blue fescue need pruning?
Annually (cut-back); divide every 3–4 years. Large blue fescue benefits from an annual cut-back to refresh its tidy mound and remove dead central growth, which is common in older clumps. Without it, the center dies out and the grass looks tatty. Cut the whole clump back hard in early spring before new growth emerges, and divide every 3–4 years when centers hollow.
How do you prune large blue fescue?
Cut the entire clump down to 2–3 inches above ground using shears or a battery hedge trimmer. Remove dead brown material from the center. Divide congested clumps by lifting and splitting with two back-to-back forks, replanting vigorous outer sections.