Q: I've noticed a few local churches and commercial landscapes with very tall (7- to 10-foot at least) pampas-looking grass with very strong stems and large plumes in full sun. Can you tell me the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pampas grass has a fluffy, feathery appearance, and the stems might be bright white, sandy brown or even ...

If you live in the burbs, chances are that at one time or another, you've been tempted to plant pampas grass. Count yourself lucky if you refrained. Because almost every place you could have put it ...

“Is that pampas grass?” I’ve asked several salesgirls, at several stores, in the past few weeks. Yes, it always is, but no, it’s not for sale, because it’s decoration. So far I’ve seen reeds of the ...

Online: For more information about invasive plants, go to the California Invasive Plant Council Web site at cal-ipc.org Encinitas resident Kurt Schroeder knows it will take some work to get rid of the ...

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here. They can add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Because of their ease of care and reliability, ...

Q:What can you tell me about pampas grass? Should it be cut down in the fall or left standing? Richard Backer, Muskegon A: Pampas grass is one of many ornamental grasses that are wonderful in our ...

My client and I stood before a massive old pampas grass in her backyard. This giant grass from the Pampas, or South American lowlands, blooms with big, white feather dusters above the nearly ...

Homeowners often incorporate grasses into their lawns, yards, and gardens to add color, texture, and movement. However, with some varieties of grass, this aesthetic value comes with a pest tradeoff.