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Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by Doghouse Riley, Feb 6, 2018.

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    "M" Total Gardener

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      Well, that first pic in my post was taken in early Spring so as that was last year's growth it wasn't looking as good as it does......

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      I have my doubts as to whether or not you can train or "prunce" a large variety Pampas Grass!!:dunno::snorky: They're a tough, strong plant and kind of do their own thing!!:heehee:
       
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        martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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        Thanks A like i said in my first post, (it might be stupid):loll:
        Well ive got it to over six foot it was just over a foot last spring when i got it, ive been tying it up :biggrin: time will tell :)
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          No, if you don't try, you'll never know, Martin:dunno::snorky:


          I think you'll find that when you release the ties the leaves will just spread out due to gravity and it's growth nature.:dunno: The leaves on my Pampas get up to 8' or more in length which is why I cut them back on the path side, not because they're liable to cut or scratch me but because they get in the way!!:heehee: Let me know how it all turns out!!:coffee:
           
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            martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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            Im training it and not going to cut the ties :blue thumb: i will continue to tie it like this until its around 10ft then let it flop over so it looks like a fountain this kind of shape,
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            its not going to happen over night it will take a few years i will certainly let you know how it turns out :),

            Ive been doing a similar thing with a few shrubs for the last three years instead of them laid on the floor looking a mes ive been tieing and shaping them into balls, i will post some pictures up,

            My main question was how many years can the take to flower ?.
             
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              martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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              I don't know the name of these shrubs but they don't grow naturally like this they was flopping on the flooor, ive been training them by tying it up and pruning.
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