How to Care Your Pampas Grass?

1.Water sparingly. Pampas grass can thrive in many conditions, and will adapt to its location. You need only water the ornamental grass once every couple of weeks for the first year of growth. Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought. No watering is needed after the plant is well established.

2.Fertilize the grass. During the first year, fertilize up to three times. After the first year, fertilize only once per year. Use a high-quality garden fertilizer to enhance the beauty of the flowers.It may take up to three years for your pampas grass to flower.

3.Prune established pampas grass. Use trimmers to prune your grass in the late winter or early spring months. You can also tie a piece of rope around the plant, about 4ft (1.2 m) from the ground and use a power weed trimmer to cut the grass. Remove all the foliage and flower stalks above 12 in (30 cm) in height.

• Be careful and wear long sleeves and gloves when pruning and handling your pampas grass plants as the edges are sharp.
• Cut through the clumps after pruning to divide them. The sliced clump can then be planted elsewhere.

4.Drain the leaves. Tie the leaves of the grass together with string in November to allow water to drain from the plant. This will prevent shock during the cold months.