- Pampas grass does not tolerate too much moisture
- Do not cut pampas grass in the fall
- Why you should tie up pampas grass in the fall
- Pampas grass tied together as a privacy screen
Pampas grass with its filigree fronds of flowers is not only a feast for the eyes in summer. Even in winter, the dried ornamental grass is a real eye-catcher. The fronds are not cut but tied together at the top. This not only looks decorative, but also has a very practical use.
To protect the pampas grass from getting wet, it is tied together at the top
Pampas grass does not tolerate too much moisture
Pampas grass is hardy and can cope well with sub-zero temperatures as long as the ornamental grass is in a place that is not too rough and windy.
What really bothers the pampas grass is the wetness that prevails in winter. It rains frequently without allowing the moisture to evaporate. When snow falls, the pampas grass is literally soaked. This is very damaging to the root ball, the clump, and it begins to rot.
Do not cut pampas grass in the fall
The fronds and leaves of most pampas grass varieties dry up in the fall. However, you should not use scissors, because the stalks of pampas grass are hollow on the inside. Rainwater or thawed snow penetrate the open stalks and build up at the roots.
In addition, the dried leaves and flower fronds make a good protection against too much moisture if you tie them together in the fall.
Why you should tie up pampas grass in the fall
By tying the pampas grass together, the inside of the plant is protected from moisture. Snow cannot settle on it and rain is also prevented.
Tie the pampas grass loosely together with string, raffia or coconut threads. Don't pull the string too tight or the stalks will break.
The plant remains tied together until spring. Only when the days are getting brighter and warmer again do you loosen the strap. If new shoots are visible inside, you can cut off the old fronds and dried leaves.
Pampas grass tied together as a privacy screen
Pampas grass is very often planted as a privacy screen in the garden. In winter, however, the hedge is no longer opaque. The sight protection is at least partially retained by the straws tied together.
tips
Pampas grass likes it rather dry, but the soil must not dry out completely. If the winter is very dry, you should water the ornamental grass once on frost-free days.