pruning pampas grass

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  1. sweetbabyrain

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    I have read that you can burn pampas grass in order to get rid of the dead foliage.Will this kill the plant?
     
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  2. Liz

    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    No it won't I can bet a bottom dollar on that. The flames are very quick and firey so be very careful if you do it. Nowhere near the house etc. Otherwise just get a saw or pruners and hack at it and tug the old stuff out. It will look awful for a little while but it soon comes back.

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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