(Video 02/18/08) Now is the time to get some of your flowering plants into their flower beds. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill gives you some good choices of hardy annuals for your cool-season garden. (Runtime 1 minute, 33 seconds)

(Video 02/26/07) It may seem odd to talk about palms in late winter or early spring, but windmill palms can teach a lesson about growing conditions. Palms planted at the same time in the same general area may grow differently depending on how well the soil drains. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds)

(Audio 02/26/07) Fertilizer does not go bad if stored properly. Most of the fertilizers we use will absorb moisture out of the air, which makes them difficult to use. For best results, store fertilizer in a sealed plastic bag or sealed plastic container.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/26/07) It's too late to plant spring-flowering bulbs, but you may have questions about what is happening to these plants this time of the year. One of those questions may be whether late freezes will damage these plants. Generally, the foliage of these plants is very hardy, so any freezes we may get will not damage it. But flower buds can be damaged by extreme cold. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/26/07) One of the critical parts to successfully growing plants is providing them with the light they need. There are a variety of terms used to describe the type of light a plant prefers. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains what "full sun" means. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/26/07) Organic matter is very valuable in the home garden. When it comes to gardening, organic matter means plant parts such as leaves, sawdust or wood chips and animal manures. This can be made into compost and incorporated into garden beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/26/07) Most of the hardy perennials growing in landscapes can be cut back and divided this time of the year. Cutting back perennials removes dead growth. But this needs to be done before they put on spring growth. This also is a good time to transplant perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 02/19/07) Sago palms are popular plants to use in landscapes around Louisiana. They are not true palms, but are cycads. They are closely related to pine trees and other conifers. One of the common problems with these sagos is a scale insect called the cycad scale. (Runtime: 1 minute, 26 seconds)

(Audio 02/19/07) Now is the time to clip back ground covers – before new growth appears. This helps remove old growth and rejuvenate the plants. It also controls their growth. Finish up this task by the end of February. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/19/07) Sometimes it may be necessary to relocate a shrub or a tree. This is a great time of the year to transplant trees or shurbs. Just be sure to prepare the hole in the new location before you dig up the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/19/07) Planting a tree is not a difficult task, but it should be done right to ensure a good start for the tree. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says to start by measuring the root ball of the tree. Then dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, but no deeper. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/19/07) Many landscapes include small decorative ponds or aquatic features. This is a great time to clean ponds, because the foliage and fish in them are not very active. Choose a mild day to get this done. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/12/07) The typical garden hydrangea has a very unique aspect – the color of the flowers is influenced by the pH of the soil. Depending on the soil type, gardeners can manipulate the colors of their hydrangeas by adding aluminum sulfate or lime to their soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/12/07) Not many plants are sold "bare root" any more, but roses still are commonly grown that way. It is critical to get bare-root roses planted early – by the end of February, at the latest. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/12/07) Hardy fruit trees should be fertilized during the month of February. This encourages good vigor and improves their production. If you are not sure how to fertilize your trees, you can get recommendations by having your soil tested through your LSU AgCenter extension office. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/12/07) There is a nice selection of warm-season colorful plants for shady areas, but when it comes to color during the cool season, most of the bedding plants prefer sunnier areas. There are a few plants that might work in shady spots, however. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 02/12/07) The weeping yaupon holly is a form of the native yaupon holly. It has cascading branches that gracefully grow downward. It also produces wonderful bright red translucent berries in the winter that serve as good bird food. (Runtime: 1 minute, 24 seconds)

(Audio 02/12/07) February is the month to fertilize trees in your landscape. Young trees benefit the most from fertilization. This encourages them to grow faster in those first few years. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains different ways to fertilize trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 02/05/07) Despite our chilly Louisiana winters and even the hard freezes we could have this time of year, cool-season weeds continue to grow in our lawns. There are a variety of weeds that you may find in your lawns this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds)

(Audio 02/05/07) Louisiana gardeners use a variety of tropical plants in their landscapes. During the winter, these tropical plants are damaged by cold weather. Whether you should prune these damaged plants now or later depends on what type of tropical plants they are. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/05/07) Rose bushes are popular in Louisiana landscapes, and now is the time to prune roses. This is particularly important for hybrid teas and grandiflora roses because of the way they grow. Other roses should be pruned to remove dead growth or to shape them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/05/07) Spider mites are tiny pests that can attack and damage plants. Infestations tend to be worse on houseplants, since there are no natural predators for the insects indoors. If you have a problem, you may notice pale foliage and tiny spider mites on the under side of the leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/05/07) Swiss chard is an outstanding leafy vegetable that is easy to grow. It tastes a little like spinach when it is cooked, but it is related to beets. You can direct-seed it into your garden right now. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/05/07) Louisiana gardeners can continue to plant vegetables in their vegetable gardens during February. You can direct-seed root crops in your garden this time of the year. Cole crops also can be planted now, as well as some leafy vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/29/07) Ground covers are wonderful low-growing, spreading plants. They work well in areas where grass won't grow, like under trees. These plants are hardy in the winter, and this is a good time to plant ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/29/07) Even though Louisiana gardeners can plant year-round, most gardeners get the gardening bug in the spring. Now is a great time to get beds prepared for spring planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/29/07) Plants utilize light to create the food they need to live and grow. When we grow plants indoors, light is very limited. But you can improve the light an indoor plant gets by making a few adjustments. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/29/07) Most roses need to be pruned every year. Pruning is important on roses such as hybrid teas and grandifloras, and late January is the best time to prune your roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/29/07) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill frequently talks about how to grow flowers, but this time he's talking about how to preserve some of those wonderful flowers you grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/29/07) Plants can add so much to our indoor environment. They create a wonderful atmosphere and even help freshen the air inside our homes. Since the weather is cold outside, you can get some gardening done by adding plants inside your house. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds)

(Audio 01/22/07) Most of the plants we use in our landscapes are hardy, but tropical plants are popular in Louisiana. Many tropicals will survive freezes, although they will have some damage. When to prune the damage depends on what type of tropical you have. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/22/07) Now is a great time to purchase and plant camellias. There are not many plants that are in full bloom during their proper planting time, but camellias are one of those plants. You can choose the camellia variety that has the shape and color flowers that you like. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/22/07) Winter vegetable gardens have far fewer insects and disease problems than summer vegetable gardens, but there are still some pests out there. Caterpillars, scale insects and slugs can be common this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/22/07) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says he often gets questions about watering indoor plants. Watering them too much or not enough both can be problematic for the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/22/07) Mealy bugs are small white insects that suck on the leaves of plants. If you notice small cottony spots on your indoor plants, you probably have an infestation of mealy bugs. A plant can tolerate a small population, but as the population grows, the plant will become sick and weakened. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/22/07) An attractive way to display plants is to grow them in hanging baskets. Hanging baskets are wonderful because they are positioned right at eye level where you really can appreciate the detail of the plant. (Runtime: 1 minute, 19 seconds)

(Audio 01/15/07) Winter is a great time to prune a variety of plants in our landscapes. Do not, however, prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs. But you can prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs. Remember, pruning is optional. Only prune if a plant needs it. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/15/07) This is a great time to plant Irish potatoes in our vegetable gardens. Buy whole potatoes from local nurseries to cut up and plant. If you plant them soon, they will be ready to harvest in late April or early May. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/15/07) There are a number of plants in our landscapes that we can propagate with hardwood cuttings. These cuttings are taken during mid-to-late winter. Some of the plants you can propagate using this technique are roses and figs.

(Audio 01/15/07) Beets are a wonderful root crop that grow well in our vegetable gardens. Beets are grown from seed, and this is the time to plant them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/15/07) Louisiana celebrates Arbor Day on the third Friday in January. This a great time to plant a tree in your landscape. Trees provide many benefits such as providing shade, serving as wildlife habitat and helping to clean the air. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/15/07) Acuba japonica is a tropical-looking plant that thrives in Louisiana’s climate and is not bothered by winter temperatures. It is commonly called acuba or gold dust plant because of the wonderful gold speckling on it. (Runtime: 1 minute, 25 seconds)

(Audio 01/08/07) In the North, plants such as foxgloves and holly hocks are perennials, but here in Louisiana, they are cool-season annuals. Find these plants at your local nursery as soon as you can, and buy them before they bloom. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/08/07) Houseplants add a lot to our indoor environment and decor, but the containers they are grown in can confine a plant's root system. As a plant grows larger, its root system will outgrow the container, and it will be time to repot the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/08/07) Many Louisiana gardeners overseed their permanent lawn grasses with ryegrass. You can enjoy a beautiful green lawn all winter, but one of the drawbacks is you still have to care for it. With lots of rain, it will be necessary to mow more often. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/08/07) One of the most reliable fall-blooming azaleas is the Fashion azalea. It produces wonderful coral-colored flowers. During the winter it stops blooming, but it blooms heavily again in the spring. A benefit of this plant is that its foliage changes dramatically once the cold weather moves in. (Runtime: 1minute, 22 seconds)

(Audio 01/08/07) Parsley is an easy herb to grow. We can grow two different types: flat-leaf and curly-leaf parsley. Flat-leaf is more flavorful, but curly-leaf is more attractive in the home garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/08/07) Three of the most popular plants we grow in our vegetable gardens are tomatoes, eggplants and peppers. Many gardeners buy transplants of these plants in late March or early April. But you can grow them from seeds now. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/01/07) If you’re looking for a native Louisiana shrub that’s great for privacy screening, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends the wax myrtle. It's a large shrub that is very tolerant of poorly drained areas. (Runtime: 1 minute, 22 seconds)

(Audio 01/01/07) The weather in Louisiana stays relatively mild during the winter. That means plants continue to grow here, and weeds are no exception. If you want, you can mow lawn weeds back occassionally, or you can use an appropriate herbicide on them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/01/07) Louisiana gardeners use a variety of cool-season bedding plants to keep their gardens colorful during the winter and spring. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill encourages gardeners to keep these plants healthy so they stay beautiful into spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/01/07) Hardy trees and shrubs can be planted during the winter, and that includes roses. Landscape roses are popular and provide plenty of flowers. This also is a good time to order roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/01/07) We use a variety of plants to embellish our homes during the holidays. Christmas trees, poinsettias and Christmas cactus keep our homes merry and bright. Poinsettias should be discarded after the holidays, but a Christmas cactus can bloom for you year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/01/07) January usually is the coldest month in Louisiana. Despite the cold, vegetable gardens remain productive during this month. Some root crops and leafy greens can be planted this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/25/06) After a hard freeze you can tell which plants in your landscape are hardy and which ones are tender tropicals. When cold damage occurs on herbaceous tropicals, it is obvious. You can prune that damage off shortly after the freeze. But wait until spring growth occurs to prune woody tropicals . (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/25/06) Late December through early January is the best time to plant hyacinth and tulip bulbs that have been chilling in refrigerators. Chilling them first helps them bloom properly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/25/06) The depths of winter is a good time to plant roses. Many nurseries have rose bushes available. If the weather stays mild, roses can continue to bloom into January. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/25/06) Deciduous trees have leaves that change colors and then fall, but this time of the year some evergreen plants also may go through a color change. Azaleas and junipers are two evergreen plants on which the foliage often changes colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/25/06) Perennial herbs can grow during the winter in Louisiana. Gardeners can harvest the herbs whenever there is enough growth on the plant. They may grow slowly during the winter, but they will start growing vigorously come spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/18/06) It is not uncommon for gardeners to save seeds. Seeds can be left over from a packet, or a gardener might harvest seeds from plants in the garden. Storing the seeds properly is important to keep the seeds viable. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 12/18/06) One of our most beautiful small native trees that shine in the winter time is our native yaupon holly. It produces bright red berries. An interesting aspect of these berries is that they are translucent. When you get the sun behind them, they are like stained glass. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 minutes)

(Audio 12/18/06) Many of the garden chemicals we use in our landscapes are water-based. If you store them in a shed or garage and the temperature drops below freezing, these products can freeze. During cold spells, store these products in a safe place. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/18/06) Camellias produce beautiful blooms during the winter. There are few things you can do to keep your camellias attractive. If the weather is dry, irrigate them. If a hard freeze is predicted, you can pick the open blossoms. Also, check the plants for tea-scale. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/18/06) Throughout the month of December, trees in our landscapes drop their leaves. If handled properly, these fallen leaves can be valuable in our landscapes. You can chop them with a lawnmower and use them as mulch or rake them and put them in a compost pile. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 12/18/06) Many gardeners overseed their lawns with ryegrass to keep them green during the winter. Ryegrass lawns should be growing nicely now, and proper care is important to keep them looking attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 2/13/06) Were you thinking of planting a tree? There is still time to get trees into your landscape this year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says you have until the end of February to plant, and he stresses to pick a tree with a straight trunk and no low forks. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 2/6/06) Cool-season bedding plants provide color to our gardens during winter and spring. Now is the time to plant cool-season bedding plants, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about a few that work well in shady areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 2/6/06) Most of the hardy fruit trees grown in the home garden should be pruned in February. Young trees should be pruned properly to help them grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 1/16/06) During the winter time we move tender tropicals indoors to protect them from the cold. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers some tips to properly water these plants and other houseplants. (Runtime: 1minute, 37seconds)

(Audio 1/9/06) This time of year gardeners are putting new beds into their landscapes. That often means bringing in soil mixes to create these beds. It is very important to know what kind of soil mix you are getting. (Runtime: 1min 30sec)

(Video 12/26/06) Wood ashes have a variety of nutrients in them and can be used in landscapes. They are very alkaline and should be used sparingly. (Runtime: 1min 17sec)

(Video 1/2/06) It's important for Louisiana gardeners to realize our winters are so mild that we can still grow a variety of things throughout the year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has hints for planting cool-season bedding plants. (Runtime: 1minute, 39 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 01/27/06) Cool days and chilly nights are just the kind of weather lettuce enjoys. Lettuce is a vegetable that is easy to grow, delicious and so attractive that any gardener – whether you have a vegetable garden, flower garden or even a garden in containers on a balcony – should include it in the garden.

(Audio 12/19/05) This is a great time to plant a pecan tree. Check with nurseries to see when pecan trees will come in. Be patient though; it takes about seven years for the tree to begin producing nuts.

(Audio 12/19/05) The mild weather in Louisiana allows weeds to grow in the winter time. Gardeners need to keep an eye out for these weeds and keep beds well mulched to suppress weed growth.

(Audio 12/19/05) Garden products need to be stored properly over the winter. Many of these products are water-based and could freeze in cold weather

(Video 12/12/05) When the mercury dips, growers can do a variety of things to protect tropicals. For valuable tropicals, digging them up and potting them may be the best protection.

(Audio 12/19/05) Don't throw leaves away. Gill says falling leaves are too valuable for the trash pile. Use them as mulch or put them in a compost bin.

(Audio 12/5/05) With our mild winters, there usually is something we can do in our gardens all year. When planting, pruning and routine chores slow down in the winter, there are other chores gardeners can do.

(Audio 12/5/05) If you haven't put in your cool-season bedding plants, now is the time. Just be sure not to put them out right before a hard freeze.

(Audio for 12/5/05) Poinsettias come in many different shapes and sizes. Proper care will assure a beautiful plant into the New Year.

(Audio for 12/5/05) Cutting down your own Christmas tree is a fun way to get a fresh, live tree. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about how to find tree farms around Louisiana.

(Audio for 12/5/05) Despite the cold, there are a number of vegetables you can plant this time of the year. Just be sure to protect them from potential hard freezes.

(Distributed 11/23/05) Cast iron plants make for great landscape plants. They love shady locations and stay green throughout the winter. Clip back the dead or brown foliage this time of the year to keep plants looking attractive.