Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Pampas grass has made its way onto the invasive weed list in California and has been completely banned in New Zealand and Hawaii due to its ability to grow well and occupy areas. However, many people elsewhere use this large-feather ornamental grass as flowers to decorate their yards, gardens and swimming pools. Learning how to grow pampas grass is the key to controlling it.

Steps

1. 1 Choose a place with bright sunshine. Locations that receive at least 6 hours of sunshine per day are best for maximum growth.
   • Keep in mind that the grass can grow over 3 meters. Choose a location with plenty of room for growth.
   • Avoid places where children play due to the sharp edges of the pampas grass leaves.
2. 2 Prepare the soil where you are going to plant the grass.
   • Pampas grass loves well-drained fertile soils.
   • Add organic compost, peat, or manure to the soil.
3. 3 Dig a hole with a shovel to plant pampas grass in late spring.
   • The pit should be about 38 cm deep and about 43 cm wide for planting a 4 liter container of pampas grass.
   • Space the holes at least 1.8 m apart if planting multiple bundles of pampas grass.
4. 4 Spread the roots out to the sides by hand before placing the plant in the hole.
5. 5 Cover the plant with soil. You can add sand to the soil if the area you choose is poorly drained.
6. 6 Water ornamental grass only once every two weeks during the first year of growth. Water more frequently during periods of severe drought. Watering is not required after the plant is well established.
7. 7 Fertilize your herb with a high quality garden fertilizer once a year to enhance the beauty of the flowers.
8. 8 Trim rooted pampas grass with a trimmer in late winter or early spring.
   • Cut the bundles after pruning to separate them. The cut sheaves can be planted elsewhere.
9. 9 Tie the leaves of the grass together with a string in November to allow the water to drain off the plant. This will prevent shock during the colder months.
   • The plant can also be covered with a fleece backing.
10. 10 Cover the roots of the pampas grass with straw or mulch until the frost season.

Tips

• Be careful to wear long sleeves and gloves when trimming and handling pampas grass.

Warnings

• Do not plant pampas grass near roads or driveways. Tall and fluffy grass can limit visibility. The plant should also not be placed too close to the AHUs, where long leaves can get caught in the propeller blades.

What do you need

• Organic compost, peat or manure
• Shovel
• 4 liters of pampas grass
• Sand
• Water
• Fertilizers
• Trimmers
• Rope
• Fleece base
• Mulch or straw

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