This is the best way to proceed

Why should the pampas grass be removed?

There can be many reasons for this. Maybe the previous owner already has it planted and don't like it. Pampas grass also gets a lot high and spreads strongly. In an unfavorable location, the ornamental grass then gets in the way, so that sometimes doors can no longer be opened.

Pampas grass develops razor-sharp leaves. They're so hot you could cut a steak with them. The ornamental grass is therefore not entirely harmless, especially when children and pets use the garden. This can also be a reason for the removal of the perennial.

This is the best way to dig up pampas grass

• Root ball all around cut off
• Dig up roots
• Pierce the pampas grass roots
• remove piece by piece

Since the earth 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 several times. Then the soil is easier to work.

Remove the pampas grass by cutting

If you like that Dig out is too time-consuming and exhausting, you can try to make the ornamental grass rot with too much moisture.

Cut Always remove the newly growing leaves and fronds immediately to the ground. Moisture penetrates the roots through the stems, causing them to rot. A rotten root ball is much easier to remove.

It can take a long time, sometimes even more than a year, to remove the pampas grass by cutting it alone.

Use chemical agents

Chemicals are commercially available for removing ornamental grasses and other plants. However, if you use it, the environment is harmed. Such preparations should therefore only be used in an absolute emergency.