CATALINA FOOTHILLS, Ariz. (KGUN) — It's Wildfire Awareness Week. Fountain grass is an invasive plant that is commonly seen on roadsides and in neighborhoods in Tucson. Fountain grass poses a very big ...

Several years ago, on a hike in mid-November, I came across an unfamiliar grass. It was still green, with an intact seed head. The alarm bells started ringing in my head, like they do whenever I see ...

Ornamental grasses are tough, drought-tolerant plants that can add structure, texture and color to any garden. They come straight and tall, wide and wispy, even short and spiky. Some also add two ...

On the leeward slope of Haleakala above Kihei rises a red dirt cinder cone named Pu’uokali, which means “the hill of waiting.” It is said to be one of several mo’o (lizard deities) who were ...

Fountain grass, an invasive plant that originates from northeast Africa, is taking over the Region of Murcia in Spain, and it's become so prolific that officials have deemed it an "environmental ...

I have written many times about the attributes of ornamental grasses in our landscapes. Their unique texture contrasts nicely against the coarser foliage of both broadleaf evergreen and deciduous ...

Fireworks fountain grass explodes with color and interest with its flaming variegated foliage and arching foxtail like plumes. The fact that it is happening now in tired summer gardens is even better.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Grasses are among California’s most prolific weeds. Exotic bromes and ...

This article is Part 2 of ornamental grasses. I tried to squeeze it into one article but there was just too much great information I wanted to share with you. Hardy Fountain Grass (Pennisetum ...