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, ...

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 ...

Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

The LSU AgCenter has announced another Louisiana Super Plant called Fireworks, a red-foliaged variety of purple fountain grass or pennisetum. For many years, gardeners in Louisiana grew purple ...

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 ...

When we hear a plant is a weed, we often envision something unpleasant to see or have nearby, like a nettle or some thistles. If that were true, weed control would be less challenging than it is — ...