Trim Dwarf Hairgrass Before Planting?

[DGalt]

I'm going to be planting some dwarf hairgrass in my 15 gallon, but a lot of the stuff that I got is rather tall. Can I just trim it down before planting it?

Also, any other suggestions about planting / maintaining this stuff? I had it once in the past but it got covered in diatoms (hoping my army of amanos will take care of it this time lol).

 

[spunjin]

One of the Mods posted a youtube video on planting HC and DHG. The video showed the individual clipping the DHG down so about 1 - 1.5" of grass was above the roots. The trimming was to facilitate new growth of the plant. Then the DHG was planted about 3" apart in a checkered pattern. Perhaps you can find the video on youtube. Search "caring for aquarium plants" or something of that sort.

 

[bitbot]

I've certainly trimmed it in the past with no ill effects. In my experience, it took a long time to get established and start to grow, although I probably didn't provide it with very good conditions.