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Getting rid of Pampas grass

19 years ago

I want to get rid of a Pampas grass,I used Roundup on it and have it killed but the center is hard, I have arthritis and can't use a pick any other idea how to loosen up that center don't tell me to burn it because it is pretty close to propane tank.

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donn_
19 years ago
It will rot out over time. If you want to speed up the process, there are a variety of commercial products designed to accelerate rotting of tree stumps and such. Simply drilling holes in it, with your electric drill, will hasten rotting.
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