Citrus and deciduous fruit trees such as cherry, peach and plum are fire resistant ... eucalyptus, palms, feather and fountain grasses and dry annual grasses. These plants should be avoided when ...

Most ornamental grasses are great for filling empty spaces and providing a unique texture, but you may want to think twice before planting fountain grass in a small garden bed or yard. Some ornamental ...

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a knowledgeable gardening friend who has experience growing a wide variety of plants. You could get advice on which plants are the most likely to succeed in Louisiana ...

Dwarf Witch Hazel (Hamamelis spp. Dwarf Witch Hazel (Hamamelis spp.): Dwarf witch hazel varieties, such as 'Arnold Promise,' feature fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early ...

Warm-season grasses (like many of our natives) love it hot and tend to be more drought tolerant. All muhly, purple fountain grass, bluestems and the lawn grasses we grow here. Carex is not a true ...

They look stunning when paired with whimsical fountain grasses or pink-tinged squirrel grass. But a word of warning, they are deadly poisonous and toxic if eaten. Suitable for clay-heavy soil and ...

Ornamental grasses are a popular filler plant in many flower gardens, but there's one variety that stands out above the rest with its royal plumage: purple fountain grass. Purple fountain grass is ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley lists two weeds to watch in 2024. Knotroot foxtail, like yellow foxtail, has a short, hair-like ligule and a typical ...

Knotroot foxtail, like yellow foxtail, has a short, hair-like ligule and a typical foxtail-like seedhead. Unlike yellow foxtail, however, this species has short, knotty rhizomes. The invasive ...

This charming Chicago is waiting to impress its residents with two stories of smartly designed living spaces and a maintenance free lifestyle. The open layout of the main floor is perfect for ...

Another viable choice is adding fountain grasses to create a lively swaying effect,' says Chris. 'To add some variety consider doing one row of perennial plants and then another row of the ...