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November 4, 2007 at 6:00 am · Filed under Green Thumb Sunday, My Plants

I’m not a big fan of Pampas Grass but I am now the owner of a rather sad looking one and I’m feeling a little sorry for it.

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  katesmudge wrote @ November 4, 2007 at 7:37 am

It looks as if it just wants to get tucked in and sleep for the winter. It is huge though … just a tad sorry looking these days. But hey, at least it’s warm there!!

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  Aiyana wrote @ November 4, 2007 at 10:03 am

Same with my purple fountain grass. Soon, I’ll cut it back to about 12 inces, and it will be beautful come spring. Happy GTS,
Aiyana

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  anne wrote @ November 4, 2007 at 11:33 am

When is the right time to cut them back?

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  GardenMomma (Chris) wrote @ November 4, 2007 at 4:29 pm

I’m not sure when the *right* time is to cut them back, but I cut all my grasses back about the end of January. My hubby ‘helped’ me out by doing it for me one year with the lawn mower. I was so mad at him I cried! When they came back more beautifully than ever, we’ve done it that way from then on. The mower might be a little severe for some, but a strong cutting back does the trick. Think of all that compost… Have a great week! Chris

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  anne wrote @ November 4, 2007 at 6:25 pm

Thanks Chris! My husband said that we could also burn it to the ground … I’ve heard that’s true but I think that he just wants to play with fire :)

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  Muum wrote @ November 4, 2007 at 6:44 pm

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I will have to look around at yours, lots of stuff to see. I have mixed feelings about our ornamental grasses, some days I love them, some days I am sure they are trying to take over the yard!

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  Chigiy wrote @ November 5, 2007 at 8:56 pm

It is a little sad looking.
Around here papmas grass is considered an invasive species.
Happy GTS

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  reddnas1 wrote @ November 19, 2007 at 3:25 pm

The only things blooming right now are a couple of roses and the zebra grass. This is my first visit to your blog. I really like the format. Happy GTS.

dee/reddirtramblings.com

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  genny wrote @ November 25, 2007 at 8:09 am

That looks nice tree….

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