If the pampas grass is in the wrong location, if it has rotted due to moisture in the winter or if the ornamental grass is generally not supposed to grow in the garden, the only thing left to do is dig it up. However, it is not easy to remove a mature pampas grass.
How can I remove pampas grass effectively?
To remove pampas grass, dig up the root ball by cutting all around, digging out and piercing the roots. Alternatively, you can cause the grass to rot by constantly cutting off new shoots, making the root ball easier to remove.
Why should the pampas grass be removed?
There can be many reasons for this. Maybe the previous owner already planted it and doesn't like it. Pampas grass also grows very tall and spreads widely. In an unfavorable location, the ornamental grass gets in the way, so that sometimes doors can no longer be opened.
Pampas grass develops razor-sharp leaves. They're so sharp you could cut a steak with them. The ornamental grass is not entirely harmless, especially if children and pets use the garden. This can also be a reason for removing the perennial.
The best way to dig up pampas grass
- Pick off the root ball all around
- Dig up roots
- Piercing pampas grass roots
- take out piece by piece
Since the soil around the pampas grass is very firm, wait a day after it has rained for a long time. Alternatively, you can water the area around the plant heavily several times. Then the soil is easier to work.
Removing pampas grass by cutting it
If digging is too time-consuming and strenuous for you, you can try to make the ornamental grass rot by letting it get too wet.
Always cut off the newly growing leaves and fronds right down to the ground. Moisture penetrates the stems into the roots and causes them to rot. A rotten root ball is much easier to remove.
It can take a long time, sometimes even more than a year, for the pampas grass to be eliminated by cutting alone. You can also dry your pampas grass.
Use chemical agents
There are commercially available chemical products for eliminating ornamental grasses and other plants. However, the environment is damaged when used. Such preparations should therefore only be used in absolute emergencies.
Tip
The pampas grass in the garden bothers you or you don't like it anymore? Just ask other garden owners or in internet forums. Many gardeners would love to maintain a beautiful pampas grass in the garden and even help you dig it up.
