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Mar 20, 2016 6:35 AM CST
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Can i use this saw on my zebra grass?
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Mar 20, 2016 7:21 AM CST
Name: Christine
NY zone 5a
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I think a pair of loppers would do a better job,other members will give you more advice
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Mar 20, 2016 7:23 AM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
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Welcome! @jackieleva. I use electric hedge trimmers on mine, but I have a variety of pampas grass and its tough to cut through.
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Mar 20, 2016 8:38 AM CST
Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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Sharp pruning shears work good. Electric or gas powered hedge trimmers work very good also.
If you would first take the time to tie the grass into a "pony tail" tied with twine then cut below the twine cleanup will be much easier.
Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"
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Mar 20, 2016 8:44 AM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
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I don't know about zebra grass, but if it is anything like pampas grass, wear gloves. That stuff eats my hands up. Sighing!
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The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.
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Mar 20, 2016 8:57 AM CST
Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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Miscanthus grasses can cause skin issues. I wear gloves and long sleeves plus long, heavy pants and solid shoes or boots when trimming them.
For a really big job I would tape my wrists to be sure my skin is well protected. The grass blades cause mechanical skin damage - they can slice the skin. Ouch. Sad

Edited to add:
I probably should have also said that you can use a reciprocating say ( I would recommend using a cordless type to avoid accidentally cutting the power cord). There are some landscape companies that use a chain saw. I guess each person will find the best tool for the job.
Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"
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Mar 20, 2016 9:12 AM CST
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Thank you all.
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Mar 20, 2016 7:45 PM CST
Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
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I use gas hedge trimmers on mine to about 6 - 8 inches tall and then in early Spring before new growth burn off the remainder. This allows the new growth to come through without getting that big dead spot in the middle of the grass. Be careful and have water at the ready.
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