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Re: to trim or not ???

In general, fall burning and not burning will favor forbs. Trimming the 
dead grass will not have a lot of effect on this year's vegetation, but 
you might prefer it aesthetically. Note that some flowers, such as 
black-eyed Susan and most Coreopsis species (but not C. 
palmata), will naturally decline as the planting matures.

James c. Trager
Shaw Nature Reserve

On 30 Apr 01, at 22:47, Dan Dietz wrote:

> I am fairly new to prairie plantings, but seem to be having good luck
> so far. I have a fourth year planting in a residential lot ( 2 acres)
> that I am managing primarily for flowers (about 25 various species).
> It is about 1/4 acre with little blue, side oats grama, indian grass,
> and prairie drop seed for grasses.
> 
> I burned last spring (2000) for the first time, and the grasses
> EXPLODED, where in previous years the flowers were much more dominate.
> Being in a yard, I would like to emphasize the flowers more.
> 
> The question is this; how should I manage stronger for flowers? Maybe
> trim instead of burn ? If so, should I trim the dead grass this spring
> yet (its still 2'-5'tall).
> 
> Any advice is welcome
> 
> Dan Dietz
> Reedsburg WI
> 
> 
> 

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