| LSU AgCenter Communications produces a special service called “Get It Growing” aimed at people who want to improve their landscapes, grow flowers and ornamentals or grow vegetables and fruit. This service includes a weekly newspaper column written by horticulturist Dan Gill, a daily (Monday through Friday) 60-second radio spot voiced by Gill, and a weekly 90-second television spot featuring Gill. The newspaper columns are sent via e-mail once a month to a subscriber list.
Read More features the newspaper columns.
See More contains the 90-second TV spots.
Hear More includes the 60-second radio spots. |
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Soil additive can change hydrangea color
(Audio 02/06/12) The availability of aluminum ions in the soil dictates what color hydrangea flowers will be. You can change the flower color this month by either adding aluminum sulfate or lime. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Plant trees before summer starts
(Audio 02/06/12) Louisiana celebrated Arbor Day last month, but February is still a good time to plant trees. Planting now allows trees to settle in and send out roots before summer starts. Hear more to learn how to plant a tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Plant bare-root roses in February
(Audio 02/06/12) Not many plants are sold with bare roots, but you can still find roses sold this way. They are highly perisable. You must plant bare-root roses this month while they are still dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Properly prune fruit trees for best production
(Audio 02/06/12) February is a good month to prune a variety of hardy fruit trees. It's important to remember that different types of trees are pruned differently. So learn how to properly prune the trees you have. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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