The massive multi-day task of grooming 550 grass species
At the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Grass Garden requires a periodic, intensive haircut. This video follows supervisor Joe Richomme as he demonstrates the horticultural techniques used to manage a collection of diverse grasses, from the tiny to the towering.
The Grass Garden at Kew houses approximately 55 and 550 different species of grass. Because these plants vary significantly in scale, maintaining the collection requires a multi-day effort by horticulturalists. Beyond simple aesthetics, the process involves managing the garden's boundaries, as certain species have a tendency to spread unexpectedly beyond their designated areas.
Source: Why are the Grass Gardens getting a haircut? | Kew
