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Watch for fire blight on plants
(Audio 02/13/12) Fire blight is a rare bacterial disease that can affect plants in our landscapes. Pears and apples have problems with the disease. Some ornamentals such as Indian hawthorn also are susceptible. Control is difficult, so prune off any signs of this disease. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Prepare caladium tubers for spring planting
(Audio 02/13/12/) Caladiums are great plants for shady areas. April is a good time to plant caladium tubers into your landscape. You can get a head start with your tubers by planting them in flats. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Trim ground covers in late winter
(Audio 02/13/12) Ground covers are low-growing plants, such as monkey grass, used to cover large areas of a landscape. They are evergreen, but should be cut back from time to time. February and March are good times to do this task. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Transplant trees during winter dormancy
(Audio 02/13/12) While we try to plant the right tree or shrub in the right location, sometimes they don't work in that area. The solution is transplanting. This is best done for hardy trees and shrubs during the winter when they are dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Take care of spring-flowering bulbs
(Audio 02/13/12) Some of our spring-flowering bulbs actually bloom during the winter, but many wait until March and April. If a late freeze threatens, don't worry about their foliage, but you should cut any flowers that are blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
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)
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)
Some plants will provide color in shady spots
(Audio 02/06/12) Louisiana gardeners looking to plant cool-season bedding plants in shady areas have a few options. Among plants that will take colder temperatures and less sunshine are cyclamen and primroses. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Pruning freeze damage on tropical plants
(Audio 1/30/12) Tropical plants are popular across Louisiana, but cold weather can damage these plants. We grow both herbaceous and woody tropicals, and when you prune off any winter damage depends on what type of tropical plant you're dealing with. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Keep watch for indoor plant pests
(Audio 01/30/12) Many people have plants indoors during winter. The lack of wind, rain and predatory insects can allow indoor pest problems to thrive. Spider mites often are found on indoor plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Plant hardy vegetables in February
(Audio 01/30/12) February can be a cold month, but there are hardy vegetables that can be planted into the vegetable garden. Some things to consider planting include beets, cabbage, cauliflower and kale. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Try Swiss chard in your vegetable garden
(Audio 01/30/12) Swiss chard is a great leafy vegetable. It is closely related to the beet but actually is grown for its foliage. Swiss chard is easy to grow and can be planted from seeds or transplants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Hardiness zones affect what you plant
(Audio 01/30/12) The United States is divided into hardiness zones. Louisiana falls into zones 8 and 9. You can figure out what zone you garden in by how low your winter temperatures get. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Gardeners can plant blooming camellia in winter
(Audio 01/23/12) Camellias are beautiful shrubs that bloom in the winter. You can plant camellias now and see plants in bloom at nurseries or garden centers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Prune everblooming roses in late winter
(Audio 01/23/12) Everblooming roses need to be pruned back in late January or early February. Roses can still be blooming this time of the year, but you can cut those flowers and bring them indoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Pests can show up in winter gardens
(Audio 01/23/12) Winter vegetables gardens have fewer problems with pests. You may still see caterpillars, aphids, slugs and snails in your gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Proper watering keeps indoor plants healthy
(Audio 01/23/12) During the winter, we probably have more container plants inside our homes. These plants need proper watering to keep them healthy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Scales can thrive on indoor plants
(Audio 01/23/12) Insect problems on indoor plants can become worse than problems outdoors. These indoor plant pest generally have no predatory pests or weather conditions to keep them under control. Scales can be particularly bad on indoor plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
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