Evasive Dominating Pampas Grass

Hi Fellow Gardeners,

I have a dilemma that I was hoping you could give me some direction to, to satisfy my frustration. About two years ago I decided to create a wild garden in front of my neighbors Pines that separate our lawns. Reason being, underneath the pines was very unsightly on our side. In doing so, I didn't put a lot of research/thought into my project but became fascinated with ornamental grasses and a wild spot in my yard, where otherwise I am very articulate about everything having to be perfect. Here's the issue. I planted Pampas grass which can be pretty, but is not what I envisioned for a uniform look. Its evasive and very dominating. After the fact, I wish I would have planted Carl Forrester in the back drop where the Pampas grass is, them the wild flowers, then the English Primrose I have in front of the wild taller flowers. Is there a way to eliminate the Pampas grass with out harming and disturbing the rest of what I have done, to then plant some more controllable ornamental grass like the Forrester family?

I live in Wisconsin, on the WI./IL. border.

I would look forward to your reply and advice!


Jim