How do I prune Pampas Grass?

Question

I recently bought a house with overgrown Pampas Grass. It is so thick with previous years' growth that it is extremely difficult to cut. I have tried a machete and even a chainsaw with no luck. I would burn it, but it is right next to a electrical utility transformer. Anybody ever try anything else with success?

Answer 1

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Good luck with your search.

Answer 2

Pruning Pampas Grass

Answer 3

How To Trim Pampas Grass

Answer 4

Yes, Pampas grass is invasive, but easy to care for. I am from Florida, where it grows rampant.

In the fall, get a good pair of shears and cut it to within a foot from the ground (you might want to wear gloves, since it ain't called Sawgrass for no reason). To really get the root ball Iwhich is a rhizome) to retract, in the late fall or early spring, spread a cirlce (a thin circle) of salt around the base.

Answer 5

If it is really over grown the best tool would be hedge clippers. The old fashion ones that look like big scissors, and its probably going to take a while to do so pace yourself do a little bit every day.
If you get really frustrated then try a Dodge Ram, just wrap a chain around the bottom of the grass and gun it.

Answer 6

Pampas grass is one of the most invasive plants- It will even tolerate fire! I recommend a total vegetation killer and cut off the seed heads of all plants.

Answer 7

Weed killer will work. You might have to reply it a few times.