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

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here. They can add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. Because of their ease of care and reliability, ...

Purple fountain grass is a congenial type, much like the gregarious friend who makes a party. Highly ornamental with its arching foliage topped with bobbing rose-purple plumes from late spring to ...

Few of us are thinking about our lawns this time of year, but that does not mean we can’t be thinking about grass. I don’t mean overseeding with rye grass for the winter or devising strategies for ...

For those of us laying our eyes on fountain grass for the first time, it may conjure up images of fairy-tale shires or ultra-chic landscapes. However, this perennial isn’t just for Hobbits or modern ...

They've started painting jail cells pink after studies showed this color calms aggression. As the elections approach, it seems like the perfect year to indulge in pink outdoors in a way that's totally ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Like most other ornamental grasses, Red Head fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’) shines from late summer to early ...

Q: Dig and store it or leave it in the garden, I can’t seem to keep purple fountain grass alive through the winter. What is the best way to overwinter this grass? A: With attractive purple leaves and ...