Reviewed by Barbara Gillette Fact checked by Emily Estep Pampas grass is a large, ornamental grass with unmistakable feathery white plumes. Pampas grass grows best in hot and humid areas but can ...

'Pampas grass spreads rapidly so it is a good idea to split your established plants each spring to prevent them from completely taking over an entire area of your garden,' recommends Rachel.

You'll need a pair of sharp secateurs or shears to cut back pampas grass. Secateurs will offer a more precise cut, but shears might be the better option if you've got a plentiful supply of pampas ...

Pampas grass has a commanding presence in the landscape, effective both as an accent specimen and as an attractive living screen. At maturity a single planting can easily dominate a landscape with ...

Pampas grass Thinking about planting pampas grass? Be sure you have enough space. Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) grows to impressive size, as high as 10 feet and equally as wide. But what a ...

A: Pampas grass is one of many ornamental grasses that are wonderful in our Michigan landscapes. It can be cut down in the fall, much as you do other perennials - but I wouldn't do so.

Pampas grass is sold in some nurseries as an ornamental with its tall, fluffy plumes, but there is a growing awareness that it may be inappropriate for this drought-prone area of Southern California.

A: This is a common problem with pampas grass. It is almost unavoidable, but proper pruning can help you deter it. You should cut a clump of pampas grass back to 12 inches tall in January or February.

With plumes that bring to mind ostrich feathers, pampas grass first became popular in the Victorian era. Fluffy seed heads decorated the most fashionable hats, homes, even carriages. Interest ...

Dried reeds of pampas grass are a persistent decorating trend in design and clothing stores, so we talked to florists and designers about the appeal of them and how they are long-lasting.