Bulrushes are very resilient plants that can usually tolerate pruning without any problems. Below you will find out when the best time is and how to cut rushes correctly. We also clarify whether cutting is absolutely necessary.
How do I cut rushes?
Simply cut rushes back to the ground in the springwith conventional secateurs if they have a lot of dead shoots after a cold winter. The robust plants then usually sprout again reliably.
Do I even have to cut rushes?
It is not absolutely necessary to cut back the evergreen rushes regularly. It is usually sufficient tocomb the plants with a rake in spring so that they look well-groomed again. It only makes sense to cut rushes if a very cold winter has caused some shoots to die or the clumps have become too large.
When is the best time to cut rushes?
The best time to cut rushes isSpring, in time before new growth. Since rush plants are fundamentally extremely resilient, you can also use scissors in summer, autumn or winter if necessary.
How can I stop rushes from growing excessively?
To prevent rushes from growing excessively, regular pruning naturally helps. It is also recommended to cut off theflowers before seeds formIn this way you prevent self-seeding and thus the uncontrolled spread of the rushes in the pond, watercourse and/or garden.
Note: The flowers are relatively inconspicuous, so removing them will not have a particularly negative impact on the decorative value of the rushes.
Tip
If the rushes have become a little too big
If your rush clumps have become too large, you can also cut them into pieces with a sharp spade and re-insert them in a distributed manner. Spring is also the ideal time for this measure.
