pampas grass

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  1. gippeswyk

    gippeswyk Apprentice Gardener

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    I have aquired a rather large pampas grass (left by previous owners) I have been told to burn it, cut it right back, or just leave it. I would really love to know what to do as I quite like it and dont want to lose it :confused: am very new to gardening after moving from London to Gods [​IMG] county any help would be very welcom.

    regards Vee
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Cut it down to as low as you can. The old method was to burn it off, to clear out all the old strawy material, but I dont think many people do that now. Where it comes from in S America (The Pampas) it gets burnt off by bush fires, so it can cope with fire.
    Believe me, whatever you do you will not LOSE IT.
     
  3. skrumpy

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    I used to burn mine back every few years and it would come back stronger each time. I suppose now though with the new rules and regulations you can only burn "smokeless" pampas in urban areas! ;)
     
  4. gippeswyk

    gippeswyk Apprentice Gardener

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    Thank you Basse and Pete for your prompt response to my question, Will be out there tomorrow weather permitting with heavt duty gloves and cutting inpliments. I take it this is the right time to cut it back.
    Many thanks Vee
     
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