Pampas grass is a wonderful ornamental grass whose lush panicles offer a restful break from the green of a typical yard. Knowing when to plant pampas grass can make all the difference between a ...

I like plants that do a good job. They grow with little effort, save me money and look nice even in the depths of winter. So far, I’ve found only one that does all that. It’s pampas grass, and I ...

With plumes that bring to mind ostrich feathers, pampas grass first became popular in the Victorian era. Fluffy seed heads decorated the most fashionable hats, homes, even carriages. Interest surged ...

“Is that pampas grass?” I’ve asked several salesgirls, at several stores, in the past few weeks. Yes, it always is, but no, it’s not for sale, because it’s decoration. So far I’ve seen reeds of the ...

Q: I have some pampas grass which is dead in the center. Does cleaning it out promote additional growth there? Steve Stern, email A: This is a common problem with pampas grass. It is almost ...