Dividing Karl Foerster Grass

[@donhaslob8664]

Thanks. I lost several Karl Foerster Grass because I let them go without splitting them. They actually need to be split or they will eventually get overcrowded and die. So every three years I make it a point to propagate new areas dividing plants. My shovel act used to be a lot better too but as the years pass I find the grass gets tougher. Thanks again. I love free plants.

[@GetGardening]

I agree with you !! Thanks for the comment!

[@janetleeharrison]

That's going to look great on both sides of the walk! Thanks for reminding me that grasses can be divided up. Have 2 grasses on both sides of my entry walkway & was thinking that by the end of fall I'll probably have to remove them, but this is what I'll do instead. I don't have space for the divisions, so I'll give them to my neighbors. Can't wait to see more videos of you working on the new Tropical garden! Love the pups!!!

[@GetGardening]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I love how you will reinvigorate your garden and help your neighbors at the same time! I'm excited to finally have a tropical garden again !

[@kswtrmn]

That's a good idea. I think I will do that with my canna and lemon grass when they get bigger. Lovely dog btw. Always enjoy your videos.

[@GetGardening]

Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes!

[@lovepeace4635]

Your doggys are so cute, love dogs , I have one and is my baby , Everytime in planting in the backyard , Sparky is always next to me .

[@GetGardening]

Aw, thanks for the comment! They are the best helpers!

[@زهرة_الأوركيد]

Hey Casey. Keep on. Your garden is amazing!

[@GetGardening]

Thank you Jamal!

[@زهرة_الأوركيد]

You are welcome. Now, it is spring I would like to see a new tour in your garden 😎

[@SmartHouseAndGarden]

Great idea diving plants save so much money

[@GetGardening]

I completely agree with you! It also adds more to the garden!

[@SuffolkSusie]

A great reminder! Ty

[@GetGardening]

Thank you Susie!

[@zoofallon]

Hi, I bought 3 Karl Foerster grass plants over the weekend. They are fairly large size. I didn’t know much about them so I started researching a little. 2 of the plants have most of the grass bent over. On One the grass is mostly straight up. Should I return the ones with the bent grass or will it recover? They were on a rack at the store and didn’t have enough headroom to grow straight up.

[@GetGardening]

I would think they’d be okay, just my opinion

[@NanaPelletier]

A recent storm took out some branches from above my flower garden. Hubs took the rest down. I was sad at 1st. But, now all I think about is how much sun I will get. I have no "grasses" yet. Maybe now is the time.

[@GetGardening]

Yes Nana! Think of the possibilities! Karl Foerster is certainly a common grass but rightfully so, it's dead easy and certainly worth it!

[@gracegeng2256]

I bought one in a 1.7gal container last fall and did not have time to plant it in ground. Will it be safe to divide it when I plant it in the ground this Spring? Also, I just discovered your KZbin channel but cannot find where you are gardening and what's your hardiness zone ( I'm in Bloomington, IN, zone 6a).

[@GetGardening]

So glad you found it, welcome Grace! I’m Chicago zone 6a or more likely 5. I typically wait a year or so before dividing but I’m a firm believer in experimenting, you won’t know unless you try. I don’t see why it shouldn’t work

[@ElizabethM824]

I bought 3 Karl Foerster grasses last fall at my grocery store of all places. Super cheap too. I planted them in the fall and they are coming up now. How often do you think they will need dividing? Could they grow for 3 years or so before you need to divide them? Thanks.

[@GetGardening]

Thanks so much for your comment Elizabeth! I would say you could get away with 4-5 years before they really need it, but usually you can tell as they become less dense especially in the middle! A common plant but truly a great one!

[@geoseward]

I live in the Dallas area and have found that I have a rust fungus that has developed on the Karl Foerster Grass probably due to watering in the evening. My question is this should I wait until next year after I have cut it back to see if it comes back healthy or can I replace with new grass this year. I have been told that this rust fungus can get into the soil and simply replacing the current grass might not be wise. Your thoughts are invited..

[@GetGardening]

To be honest, I know nothing about rust fungus! I am sorry to be of no help!

[@bicandura9703]

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[@GetGardening]

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[@bicandura9703]

How many plants you have?

[@lustrae]

Your voice reminds me of Winnie the Poo. 😊

[@americanpatriot4080]

They are wonderful grasses. But it's not. Karl Foster, it's karl Forester grass. 😊

[@chhoc]

could have been 30 seconds

[@GetGardening]

probably

[@nemroud]

The worst division iv never seen