One of the benefits of perennial grasses is the vertical winter interest they provide. They are usually pruned back in late winter or early spring, before the new shoots emerge. Granted, the new growth on these grasses comes out very late (mid May) by our impatient gardener standards.

Here at the nursery we have the option of burning ornamental grasses to make ready for the 2012 growth. This is a preferred method for us, partly for the ease of disposal and partly for the excitement.

The grasses shown are Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’, a 6-7’ grass, which burns extremely quick and hot. Therefore, proximity to any other combustible matter renders this process dangerous and ill advised. Note that these grasses stand alone, well away from plants or structures.

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