This article was co-authored by Jeanne Walker and by wikiHow staff writer, Dan Hickey. Jeanne Walker is a Florist and the Owner of Fringe Flower Company, a floral design shop that specializes in weddings, special events, and daily deliveries. Fringe Flower Company, based in Walnut Creek, California, provides customized hand-tied and vase bouquets along with potted plants, succulent gardens, tulip french buckets, and wreaths. Jeanne also conducts floral design workshops and parties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Dried pampas grass is a bold and stunning decoration for homes, weddings, and special events, but how do you get it perfectly dried and styled? Drying out pampas grass for home decor is a simple, enjoyable process that takes 2 or 3 weeks—all you need is garden shears, string, and hair spray. That’s why we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to cutting, drying, and styling pampas grass. If you’re ready to add a chic, rustic touch to your home, keep scrolling!
Things You Should Know
- Hang pampas stems upside down for 2 to 3 weeks in a dry, ventilated area to thoroughly dry them.
- Use hair spray or plant sealant to preserve the pampas and help it hold its shape and color.
- Style pampas in vases or wreaths anywhere in your home. Pair it with warm, neutral colors and simple decorations.
Steps
Warnings
- Always wear gloves and long sleeves when you’re cutting or handling fresh pampas grass. The stems are sharp and can cut you if you’re not careful.[14]⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://education.teamflower.org/learn/growing/how-to-grow-pampas-grass
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- ↑ https://education.teamflower.org/learn/2021/7/13/where-to-buy-pampas-grass-wholesale
- ↑ https://education.teamflower.org/learn/2021/7/13/where-to-buy-pampas-grass-wholesale
- ↑ https://www.today.com/home/pampas-grass-how-use-interior-design-trend-your-home-decor-t134646
- ↑ https://education.teamflower.org/learn/2021/7/13/where-to-buy-pampas-grass-wholesale
- ↑ https://decorgeek.com/how-long-does-pampas-grass-last/
- ↑ https://www.justinecelina.com/all-about-pampas-grass/
- ↑ https://decorgeek.com/how-long-does-pampas-grass-last/
- ↑ https://education.teamflower.org/learn/growing/how-to-grow-pampas-grass