Do you have an empty spot in the garden that you want to replant? We give you 17 effective ideas for design with pampas grass. Decorative grasses are often underestimated by gardeners. With a little imagination and experience, however, they can change the entire look of the garden.
Design ideas with pampas grass: the benefits of Cortaderia selloana
Pampas grass, known as Cortaderia selloana, is native to South America. It grows very quickly, making it suitable for large gardens or balconies. It can provide privacy on a roof terrace or balcony. Its airy white flowers look especially exotic in summer. Pampas grass is hardy, requires little care and needs little water. Birds, insects and small animals are attracted to it, and children often love to play around it. Pampas grass is also quite affordable. All these advantages allow a wide range of applications, so many different design ideas with pampas grass are possible, depending on the available space and the specifics of your garden.
Disadvantages of pampas grass: pampas grass also has some drawbacks that should not be underestimated. It is highly flammable, so it should not be planted immediately next to the house or other buildings. It can also be invasive, so it is a good idea to plant it near the lawn, where mowing can help destroy unwanted seedlings. The tips of pampas grass are very sharp, so it should not be planted close to walls or exterior surfaces, where the leaves may scratch nearby materials.
Design ideas with pampas grass for your own garden
Anyone considering design ideas with pampas grass should first think about the right position for the plant. Pampas grass needs dry soil and plenty of free space; it requires an area of at least 3 x 3 meters. The grass grows very tall and wide, so the end of a driveway is not a suitable location. Planting is simple enough: dig a hole three times larger than the root ball, make sure the plant stands upright, water the roots and cover them with soil.
Privacy for the garden
Landscaping with decorative grass
Landscaping with ornamental grass
Entrance to the house: a good design idea
Creating a small garden with evergreen plants
Tall grass and stones in the garden
Entrance to the house with bamboo and evergreen plants
Pampas grass as an accent
Modern garden design
Exotic courtyard
House with a Mediterranean-style garden
Pampas grass in winter
Pampas grass with lighting
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Anna Lohan
