The IFFA is dedicated to the future of Australian flora and fauna, whether in habitats of world heritage quality or in the urban back yard. Read More
What are you doing in your indigenous garden right now?
Sat, 06/01/2007 - 17:38
I'm trimming my Poas early this year because they seeded very early. I'm using an old curved pruning knife which is the best thing I've used yet. Does everyone else use a whipper-snipper? What else gets through a mature tussock?
Sat, 12/04/2008 - 19:05
#2
Cutting back Poa
Hi Ann,
It seems a bit lonely around here so I thought I would join in.
I have cut Poa with brushcutters and sharp secateurs, and I have found the best time is in late Autumn/early Winter when there is enough moisture in the soil to sustain some good growth. The past few years have been very dry so I tend to cut them back later, but it depends a lot on the condition of the plants and their access to water.
I like to cut Themeda and other C4 grasses back a bit earlier so they get a chance to put on some growth before going dormant over Winter.
The Poas weren't too happy about the early trimming. They haven't grown back nearly as well as when I did it in March.
Ann