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19. Pampas Grass Works Great in Landscapes
from:Pampas grass can grow leaves up to six feet long and they can add that extra special touch to your landscape. The grass leaves will spread upward and outward from the ground and they are very beautiful, especially when they produce their tall, feathery stalks of pink to purple to white flowers. The seeds are also a pleasure to view. They are very fluffy and the wind will disperse them around your property. Pampas grass is a must for landscapes.
When you go to purchase pampas grass you can save money by purchasing very young grass. Many times if you purchase pampas grass that is over a year old, you are really just paying for a clump of dirt. Purchase containers of pampas grass that are small and less expensive and do not have any fear that it will years and years before the grass is full. Even pampas grass that is purchased in very, very small containers will reach full size within two to three years.
When you first star to think about adding pampas grass to your landscape, you should carefully think about spacing. If you plant your pampas grass too close together, you will have a wall. That is fine if you want a wall or mock fence, but if you do not want a wall, pampas grass can be hard to relocate later. Be sure to space your pampas grass according to its mature size. This will allow them enough room to grow. Many people encourage homeowners to space their pampas grass as far apart as the plant will be tall when it is fully mature. Pampas grass matures approximately in three years. However, if you are using your pampas grass to create a privacy fence or shade producer, you should plant your pampas grass close together.
Pampas grass is a deep rooting plant. When you are preparing the soil, you should cultivate the soil dig it to a depth that is twice the size of the pampas grass root ball. When planting, place the pampas grass in a hole that is slightly deeper than the container your grass was in when you purchased it. Once you have your pampas grass in its hole, check to see how it looks from every angle. You may want to rotate it to so it faces the direction you want it to. Next, fill in the hole with water, then soil. After you have added the soil, water the pampas grass again. You should continue to add about an inch of water weekly to your newly planted pampas grass until it becomes firmly established in its new home.
Pampas grass is very hard to kill. You should also know that it will grow robustly in your landscape. You may want to go easy on the fertilizer—or avoid it all together. The great thing about pampas grass is it works well in clumps, or alone. This grass works well with other ornamental grasses, too. With a little research you can have year round grasses growing in your yard. By planting a combination of warm and cool season grasses in your yard, you can have year round color in your landscape.
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