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- Q.Pampas Grass - Pampas grass vs. septic tanks/leach lines. How far away should these plants be from leach lines?
- Q.Pampas Grass - We have planted a Cortaderia Rosa pampas grass in our garden. But it does not seem to be growing very ...
- Q.Cutting Back Pampas Grass - In zone 5B (Minden, N Nevada), when should pampas grass be trimmed back? I was planning on cutting back the ...
- Q.Is There Anything I Can Feed Pink Pampas Grass To Get More Reddish Plumes? - Eight plants are in a line spaced about 4' apart and the flowerbed is rich with chicken manure compost and ...
- Q.Can I Plant Pampas Grass In A Large Container On My Deck? - I have a lot of pampas grass in my gardens and just received a pink pampas grass and would like ...
- Q.What Happens To Pampas Grass If It’s Not Cut Back? - What happens to pampas grass if it's not cut back? Will the brown turn green and start growing, which means ...
- Q.What Is The Life Span Of Pampas Grass - I have 30 year old pampas grass plants that are in shade and are not performing well. Should these just ...
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Anonymous on
October 1, 2014Q.Pampas Grass
Pampas grass vs. septic tanks/leach lines. How far away should these plants be from leach lines?
Answered by
Heather on
October 2, 2014
Certified ExpertA.They really just need to be kept 10-20 feet away, and that is being on the safe side. A few feet, in theory would be enough, but better safe than sorry.
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Anonymous on
October 23, 2014Q.pampas grass
We have planted a Cortaderia Rosa pampas grass in our garden. But it does not seem to be growing very quickly. What could the possible reasons be for this? We have had the grass in our garden now for at least a year and it is only about 18-24 inches tall.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
October 26, 2014A.Check the culture - well drained soil, enough moisture, full sun, etc. - to make sure the plant has what it needs. Then consider the cultivar; 'rosa' is a dwarf variety, and may take several years to reach its full potential. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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January 30, 2015Q.cutting back pampas grass
In zone 5B (Minden, N Nevada), when should pampas grass be trimmed back? I was planning on cutting back the pampas grass at the beginning of February. The day temps are in the high 50's, lows 28F to 38F. Would that be correct?
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maryhdyer on
January 30, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Prune your pampas grass in late winter or early spring, preferably just before new growth appears.
This information will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ornamental-grass/no-plumes-on-ornamental-grass.htm
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DeSotoJim on
March 8, 2015Q.Is there anything I can feed Pink Pampas Grass to get more reddish plumes?
Eight plants are in a line spaced about 4' apart and the flowerbed is rich with chicken manure compost and sphagnum moss which normally grows ANYTHING.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 8, 2015A.You will not be able to change your pink pampas grass to a red color.
You may see different shades of the original pink plant color, depending on light and growing conditions.
Here is a link about Pampas grass.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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CharlotteHuff69 on
March 15, 2015
Norht CarolinaQ.Can I plant pampas grass in a large container on my deck?
I have a lot of pampas grass in my gardens and just received a pink pampas grass and would like to put it in a container. I have a greenhouse so I can winter it in there during the cold weather.
- Answered by
shelley on
March 15, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Yes! You certainly can grow pampas grass in a container.
For more information about growing potted grasses in containers, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ornamental-grass/ornamental-grass-in-pots.htm
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Dbieberly on
March 21, 2015
Kansas City MOQ.What happens to pampas grass if it’s not cut back?
What happens to pampas grass if it's not cut back? Will the brown turn green and start growing, which means it will grow taller?
- Answered by
shelley on
March 22, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is recommended to prune pampas grass each year to the ground in late winter or early spring. The brown stuff is dead material and will not turn green nor will it grow, which might give your grasses a more ratty appearance. I also think that if the grasses aren't cut back every year it will be that much more difficult to cut them back when and if you decide to do so.
For more information on the care of pampas grass, please visit the following article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
kmartin on
April 14, 2015
SCQ.What is the life span of pampas grass
I have 30 year old pampas grass plants that are in shade and are not performing well. Should these just come out?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2015A.Pampas grass prefers sun but will tolerate partial shade. I would move them to a new location if you would like to keep it growing.
Digging up Pampas grass is no easy task, but may be worth it to keep your showy plumes blooming.
I have listed a few links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/pampas-grass-removal.htm
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