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- Q.Pampas Grass - Will dog urine kill the plant
- Q.Cutting Pompas Grass - is it true I heard my pompas grass in the winter when I cut it back it should be cut ...
- Q.Pampas Grass Flowers - I have some pampas grass growing in the garden. The flowers were cut and brought indoors last year, and there ...
- Q.Pampas Grass - When planting Pampas grass (zone 7) what do you add to the dirt to make the plumes come out full? I ...
- Q.Pampas Grass - My pampas grass never turned brown. Do I still need to cut it back?
- Q.Pampas Grass - We transplanted two pampas grass plants from a neighbor last fall. We do not yet see any new growth. ...
- Q.Pampas Grass - Do I have to have a male and female plant for them to bloom?
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Anonymous on
February 6, 2018Q.Pampas grass
Will dog urine kill the plant
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Downtoearthdigs on
February 6, 2018A.If it's only happened the one time, then the plant should be fine. That said, if this seems to happen frequently, there's a possibility of it having an adverse affect at some point. If this is a concern, you can hose down the area around the pampas grass to help neutralize or dilute the dog urine.
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Anonymous on
February 20, 2018Q.cutting pompas grass
is it true I heard my pompas grass in the winter when I cut it back it should be cut like rounded.....humped up in the middle. I guess you'd say higher in the middle then the sides? so that way it doesn't die off in the middle? I should cut all the way down to 6 to 8 inches from the ground? thank you, Mary
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 21, 2018A.You can cut the whole clump of pampas grass evenly, 6-8 inches from the ground. Each individual grass plant will then have enough of its base remaining so that it won't die off. The only reason you'd need to cut it higher in the middle would be if it was planted that way (on a mound with the middle higher).
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cttalbot on
February 25, 2018Q.pampas grass flowers
I have some pampas grass growing in the garden. The flowers were cut and brought indoors last year, and there are no flowers growing again this year. Can I do anything to make flowers grow again in this plant?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 25, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It is very early in the year for these to be flowering. This will happen much later, usually. If you don't see anything by the start of summer, then you can add potassium and phosphorus to the soil. This will help initiate flowering. Only do this if it does not flower, as this can affect the pH of the soil.
Here is an article for more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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Glmason62 on
February 26, 2018
Otto,North Carolina 28763. Zone 7Q.Pampas grass
When planting Pampas grass (zone 7) what do you add to the dirt to make the plumes come out full? I use to live right outside Wilmington NC when I planted my pampas grass there the lady told me what to put in the dirt to makk them have a full plums. I now live in the Mountains of NC and just cant remember what she told me to put in with the dirt. Thank you in advance for your advice. Grace Mason Glmason62@yahoo.com
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BushDoctor on
February 27, 2018
Certified ExpertA.potassium and phosphorus will help with flowering. There are many sources for this. Here are some articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-potash-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
Or you could get some potassium phosphate. This will kill two birds with one stone. Follow all dilution instructions, and never pour directly on the plant.
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MichiganDot on
February 26, 2018A.Pampas grass requires well-draining soil. If you have heavy clay, you'll need to amend it with peat moss or even small pebbles. Don't add fine sand to clay as you might end up with cement. Get the largest granular sand you can find if you choose this route. For large plumes purchase a female plant. Male plants have less showy plumes. There is no secret ingredient. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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Luherbeck on
March 25, 2018
88012Q.Pampas grass
My pampas grass never turned brown. Do I still need to cut it back?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 25, 2018
Certified ExpertA.It wouldn't hurt. You can cut these back at, almost, any time. Cutting now would be appropriate, but cutting any later would hold off flowering for a year or two.
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cherie0560 on
April 7, 2018
Mooresville, NC 28117Q.Pampas grass
We transplanted two pampas grass plants from a neighbor last fall. We do not yet see any new growth. My specific question is could the plants start growing when the weather is warmer? We are in Mooresville Nc.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
April 7, 2018A.Pampas is a warm season grass and emerges later than lawn grasses. Zoysia is one lawn grass that is also late in emerging in spring, preferring warmer soil.
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Kathy Edwards on
May 4, 2018
30157 Dallas Ga.Q.Pampas grass
Do I have to have a male and female plant for them to bloom?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 5, 2018
Certified ExpertA.No, these will bear both sexes in the same flower. They can fail to flower for a few reasons though. Trimming them at the wrong time, not having enough nutrients in the soil, and excessively cold temperatures will delay, or even stop flowering.
This article will help with the care of this grass: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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