Whole areas are overgrown
If the zebra grass is in a sunny location in a well-drained, moderately nutrient-rich and evenly moist soil, it feels extremely good. If it is not cared for, it is willing to spread.
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Then it shoots runners and its rhizomes grow. Over the years, it can take up entire areas. A single plant becomes an entire sea that can tower up to 250 cm. Ideal as a privacy screen but not every gardener is happy about it ...
Use the root barrier when planting
In order to curb the strong urge to spread, the plants one Root lock be set:
- 1 plant per square meter
- 1 m distance between several copies
- before planting and after Excavation: Set root block
- Insert about 50 - 70 cm deep into the ground
- well suited as a root barrier: large bucket without a bottom, large stones, fleece, foils
What happens if you forget the root lock?
Have you already planted the zebra grass but without a root barrier? Then don't be surprised if it gets unrestrained over time. It can even displace or displace other, surrounding and weaker plants. overgrow. Its newly formed roots are difficult to remove after they have grown on. They are stuck underground.
What emergency solutions are there?
The alternative to a root barrier is that you dig up your zebra grass every 2 to 3 years and share. You also have the option of using the root lock later. This should best be done in the spring. Alternatively, the zebra grass can also be kept in the bucket.
Tips
Not all varieties of zebra grass spread strongly through runners. If you do not want to set up a root barrier, opt for such a low-runners variety.