Drought resistant, low maintenance, colorful, and versatile are a few of the attributes of ornamental grasses. There are many kinds of ornamental grasses most of which are perennials although many are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Does purple fountain grass spread? If so, would planting it in the bed in a bottomless pot keep it from spreading? — P.S., Pearland A: Purple fountain grass makes a clump that gradually increases ...

Q: I like the look of fountain grass and want to plant some in our landscape. I’m wondering if it will drop seed and become a weed in our garden. I sure don’t need any more weeds. A: Fountain grass, ...