How to Grow Ornamental Grasses
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How to Grow Ornamental Grasses
Introduction
Ornamental grasses have surged in popularity over the past decade. Purchasing them from a nursery can be costly, especially if you're planning a large display. Fortunately, growing your own ornamental grasses is straightforward and budget-friendly. This guide will walk you through the simple process of dividing and cultivating these beautiful plants to enhance your landscape.
Benefits of Growing Your Own
Buying ornamental grass from garden centers can add up quickly. By learning to grow them yourself, you'll save money and have the satisfaction of nurturing your garden. Although you can grow them from seed, dividing existing plants is a more practical and efficient method.
Step-by-Step Guide to Division
1. Acquire Parent Plants: Start with at least one parent plant of each variety you're interested in. Look for affordable 4-inch pots to begin your collection.
2. Optimal Timing: The best time to divide ornamental grasses is in early spring, just before new growth begins. If you purchase your plants in early spring, you can divide them immediately. Otherwise, plant them in your garden until they're ready to be divided.
3. Dividing the Plants: Once spring arrives, divide the plants as early as possible before they establish new growth.
- Use a spade to dig up the root mass.
- Separate the mass into smaller sections. Each division should have some roots to ensure successful growth.
- For small plants, you can often pull the roots apart by hand. Larger root masses might require tools like a digging spade or even a hammer and chisel.
4. Replanting: After dividing the roots, replant the sections in your garden or pot them in containers of around two quarts.
Tips for Successful Division
- Prevent Overgrowth: Avoid letting the root mass become too large before dividing. Overgrown plants can be challenging to separate.
- Annual Division: A friend who works for a large wholesale grower recommends planting small divisions in the spring, then digging and dividing them the next year. This makes the process easy and manageable.
Conclusion
By dividing your ornamental grasses annually, you'll maintain healthy plants and multiply your collection effortlessly. This method saves time, effort, and money while ensuring your landscape is lush and beautiful. Start your gardening journey today and enjoy the results for years to come!
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