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- Q.White Pampas Grass - Planted last year, grew nicely, cut it back this spring and it still has no green. Is this normal and ...
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barbvenn3 on
April 17, 2015
devonQ.pampas grass turning yellow
I cut dead bits off pampas grass and now they have turned yellow. Help, please. The leaves have turned yellow after trimming. Is this normal?
Answered by
shelley on
April 18, 2015
Certified ExpertA.My only thought on why the blades of pampas turned yellow after you trimmed the dead bits off of them was your shears. Were your shears sharp that your used to trim the grass? If the grass was shredded instead of cleanly cut, this might cause it to turn yellow.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 18, 2015A.Is this new plantings or well established Pampas Grass? I would go ahead and prune away any dead material. Pampas grass is quite indestructible and can even be given a good pruning early in spring. You could give a light fertilizer dosage after pruning to help your plant get growing, though it certainly will do just fine without it.
Pampas grass will grow quickly and be wary, it can become invasive.Here is a link about it's care and growing habits.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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- Asked by
alsman71 on
April 18, 2015
Bolivia NC 28422Q.pampas grass dying
The ends of the pampas grass is dying. What should I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 19, 2015A.Is this new plantings or well established Pampas?
You could use a fertilizer to get your plants growing this spring, though Pampas usually is a fast growing plant.
Have the plants received some rainfall or watering? After a long dry winter your plants may need a drink to start growing this spring.
If you have some well established plants, early spring can be a great time to give a good pruning. This can rejuvenate the plants.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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mark10 on
April 18, 2015
Pembroke ONQ.starting a garden
I would like to start a garden soon in my backyard, but before I do does the first layer of grass have to be removed before tilling? There is another place also that I want to plant alongside my fence. However, every year there is pampas grass that grows there. Will that have a negative affect on growing my tomato plant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 21, 2015A.Congratulations on starting a new garden! It's fun to have a blank slate to get started.
Yes, I would most certainly recommend removing the sod prior to tilling the soil.
Have you considered gardening with raised beds? This is a wonderful way to garden and you would not need to remove sod.
As far as planting anything near the Pampas Grass, remember Pampas will continue to spread and grow. You may want to situate your garden away from the Pampas grass, or remove it entirely from you yard.
I have listed a few links for you to get you started.
Gardening Know How is an excellent source for information about all aspects of gardening.
Good Luck.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/pampas-grass-removal.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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tassiemae on
May 1, 2015
Coastal Virginia, the Middle Pennisula, Mathews, VAQ.pampas grass brown in center
Why is the center of my pampas grass brown and has not growth? I have several large pampas grass plants. This is the 4th-5th year of planting. They were beautiful and huge. After trimming back, the bases are about 2 feet each or more. I have cut back to about 1 foot off ground. The center core is a brown mass. The plant is only sprouting green in outer edges. Looks like it will not grow up with full plant or plumes. Several of my plants are doing this. Do I need to divide it, cut it to the ground, or throw it away? Thanks for your help. I love the look of these plants.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 2, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Pampas grass should be divided every 3 to 4 years, otherwise, when the clumps get too large, it begins to die out in the center and will quickly perish. It's time to divide.
For more information on pampas grass, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
ladonna on
May 17, 2015
indianaQ.white pampas grass
Planted last year, grew nicely, cut it back this spring and it still has no green. Is this normal and when will it start growing and turn green?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 19, 2015A.Pampas grass is generally hardy in zones 7 thru 11 though it can grow in zone 6.
We did have a below normal winter across much of the United States. This could account for your plants to either be slow to grow or possibly die off.
Have you had adequate rainfall this spring?
Wait and see is the best approach right now.
Here is an article about growing pampas grass.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/indiana-planting-zones.htm
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LMClare on
May 18, 2015
Northern VirginiaQ.Pampas Grass
When does it typically start shooting up new foliage each year? Seems like every year I think ours is dead and then it comes back. Same with this year, it isn't spouting anything yet. Is that typical?
- Answered by
shelley on
May 19, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is pretty typical coming out of a harsh winter and cold spring. Warm season grasses begin to grow much later in the spring as air and soil temperatures increase.
For more information on pampas grass, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
cawayho on
May 31, 2015
Franklin NC 28734Q.pampas grass
We cut our pampas grass to the ground this early spring and nothing is growing or showing any green yet. It is June. Is it dead? We planted last year. The grass receives morning sun half the day then partial shade. The soil is NC clay but we put lots of Miracle Gro garden soil in when planted. We fertilized this spring. We water periodically.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 31, 2015
Certified ExpertA.This is pretty typical coming out of a harsh winter and cold spring. Warm season grasses begin to grow much later in the spring as air and soil temperatures increase. I would take a wait and see approach for now.
For more information on pampas grass, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00
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