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 ...
Most folks know what pampas grass looks like. It volunteers all around Goleta. It pops up in empty fields, at the beach, alongside the freeway, and even ...
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 ...
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 ...
Growth habit: An upright perennial grass with long, narrow leaves with saw-toothed edges. Leaves are more than 1 inch wide and form plants growing to 8 feet tall and wide. Plantings produce tall ...
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 ...
Maiden grass spreads prolifically through wind-dispersed seeds and vigorous underground rhizomes, making it hard to remove ...
A local council in England has had to ask visitors not to steal Instagram-friendly plant pampas grass from the seafront. Earlier this month, South Tyneside Council asked visitors not to take the plant ...