How to prune maire's fescue

Early spring, just before new growth pushes through. Rake through the clump with a gloved hand or wide-tooth comb to pull out dead blades, then trim ragged tips with shears to a uniform height. A harder cut to 4–5 inches is safe if the clump looks untidy after a harsh winter.

Annually. Maire's fescue is a robust, semi-evergreen clumping grass that stays relatively tidy. It benefits from an annual comb-out or light trim in early spring to remove winter-damaged tips and any dead inner blades. Because it is larger and tougher than most fescues, it tolerates a harder cut but rarely needs one.

Rake through the clump with a gloved hand or wide-tooth comb to pull out dead blades, then trim ragged tips with shears to a uniform height. A harder cut to 4–5 inches is safe if the clump looks untidy after a harsh winter.