When to cut ornamental grasses?

[Anonymous]

We planted a few different kinds of ornamental grasses this spring. I know I should cut them before they start growing again next spring but should I cut them now or wait until after winter?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I read in one of the home and garden magazines to do it in December. Having said that, I usually do mine in early March, because that's when I remember and have motivation.

[Anonymous]

I like the way they look in winter and that they are useful t wildlife. So I cut ours in March.

[Anonymous]

Just be sure they are cut before April, when they begin to grow. I leave mine through the winter for the birds and because they look nice.

[Anonymous]

We cut ours after winter but before the fresh growth starts. So like March.

[Anonymous]

Our neighbors have beautiful stands of grasses. They always cut them down in March.

[Anonymous]

Rule of thumb is to cut after St Patrick's Day.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks all! My instinct was to wait and given this advice that is what we'll do!

[Anonymous]

I cut mine in late summer after they bloom. By then, the ends are browning.
I may cut them again for the last mow of the season.
I have liriope.