How to Relocate Pampas Grass
Pampas grass is native to the South American Pampas and is used successfully as an ornamental in many landscapes throughout the United States. Capable of growing to over 10 feet in height, Pampas grass features long shoots with feathery plumes at the top. Pampas grows well in a variety of climates and soil conditions from the Gulf Coast to northern regions. Transplanting or relocating Pampas grass is a process that requires some special attention. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Put on a pair of leather work gloves to protect your hands while working with the Pampas grass.
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Cut the shoots extending up from the base of the Pampas grass with a pair of bypass pruners. Cut the shoots so that they extend no higher than 12 inches or so. Pull all of the cut shoots away from the plant and dispose of them properly.
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Hold a shovel with both hands so that you have good support and leverage for digging. Loosen the soil around the plant with the shovel, working completely around the Pampas grass.
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Work the shovel blade under the Pampas grass to loosen the roots from the soil and create a dirt ball around the roots. Hold the stems of the grass and pull up to remove the plant from the ground.
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Move the Pampas grass to the transplant location. Dig a hole that is twice as large as the root ball of the Pampas grass.
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Add potting soil or topsoil to the hole until it is about as deep as the root ball. Arrange the grass so it is upright and the root ball is centered in the hole. Backfill around the sides of the grass with topsoil or potting soil and tamp it down with your foot to remove any air pockets. Water the Pampas grass thoroughly.
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Tips & Warnings
A single pampas grass plant produces more than one million seeds during its lifetime.
Pampas grass is classified as an invasive weed in California, and is banned in both Hawaii and New Zealand.
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