A new study suggests that taking ibuprofen, the common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (or NSAID), increases your risk of heart attack or stroke by more than a third. But before you rush to the bathroom cabinet to throw out every painkiller you've ever owned, read on for the whole picture.
About Purple Fountain Grass. While purple fountain grass is known as a perennial, it is actually considered a tender perennial. This ornamental grass cannot survive cold winters and is hardy only in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 and warmer (though in Zones 7-8 it can sometimes reappear given adequate winter protection).ake Care of Purple Fountain Grass. Caring for purple fountain grass is also easy. The plant is drought tolerant so watering sufficiently every week or two should be adequate. Although nor required, you can give it an annual feeding with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring to help stimulate new growth.
Most lawn grasses grown in New York -- Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fescues -- are cool-season grasses. They grow best in spring and fall. The major exception is zoysia grass, a warm-season grass occasionally grown in warmer areas downstate.