'Pampas grass spreads rapidly so it is a good idea to split your established plants each spring to prevent them from completely taking over an entire area of your garden,' recommends Rachel.

The ideal time to cut back pampas grass is late winter to early spring. 'Cutting back in March or early April will mean that the new foliage on the plant has a chance to receive more light after ...

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Light: Plant in full-sun locations. Water needs: Drought tolerant; seasonal rains usually supply needed moisture. Feedings: Apply a 16-4-8 or similar lawn fertilizer once in March, May and September.

The pampas' popularity has even been embraced over the Christmas season, by the likes of Sahar Kasiri, who uses the plant in many of her designs. But it's not as highly regarded in other countries.

Pampas Grass This ornamental “grass” is actually invasive to the West Coast. Photo: Mikel Bilbao / VWPics (AP) This puffy plant is all over social media feeds.

But sometimes, to save local environments, you have to kill some plants. Specifically, invasive plants. Don’t get me wrong, plants are great. We need them for so many things, including carbon ...