Hi all, does anyone know of any way of controlling Pampas grass (apart from burning it back)?
My boss has asked me (yes, I'm an ass kisser :-* ) as she knows I'm into my gardening, but my knowledge doesn't go as far as ornamental grasses.
Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers,
James
Either a strimmer or a sickle is as good a way as any. If not then you are into secateurs and very thick gloves. Take care the leaves have inward pointing barbs, you can put your hand in , but rip it to shreds taking it out again. We cut ours back to the ground every third year and it regrows ok.
Thanks for the help!
I'm sure the brownie points will come in handy for me ;)
james
Have they Eric..I'm sure mine hasn't any barbs. I know the leaves are razor sharp hmm going to look later.
Try a hedgecutter or even a chainsaw and take down to about 6" off the ground. Failing that gelignite and plant something better. ;D