(Video 2/6/12) If you search your local nurseries, you can find lesser known plants that add nice variety to your landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why the beautiful, but not well known, Nemesia can work well as a cool-season bedding plant or as a potted plant. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 1/30/12) Plants can be grown for different reasons -- for instance, simply beautifying your landscape. Occasionally, though, we find plants that have dual uses. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to one of these multipurpose plants. (Runtime: 1:41)

(Video 1/23/12) Many native Louisiana plants need special care to help them thrive. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why it’s a good idea to plant yaupon holly – a tough native plant that doesn’t need pampering. (Runtime: 1:37)

(Video 01/16/12) Winter creates visions of dead or dying plants. But that’s not the whole picture. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how you can grow plenty of colorful plants – even with colder weather. (Runtime: 1:32)

(Video 01/09/12) Certainly, not as many plants bloom during the winter as at other times. But the cyclamen is a popular winter-blooming plant that will keep its flowers through most of the spring as well. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to take care of this spectacular winter bloomer. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Video 01/02/12) Indoor plants can be very temperamental. That’s why some people choose fake plants that look real. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a real plant that, believe it or not, is almost as indestructible as a silk or plastic one. (Runtime: 1:36)

(Video 12/26/11) Potted plants need the right kind of soil to help them grow to their full potential. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to choose the right potting soil for your needs. (Runtime: 1:52)

(Video 12/19/11) What do you need to be doing for roses during the winter? On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains what to do and what not to do when caring for your roses. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Video 12/12/11) With colors ranging from dazzling red to creamy white, the poinsettia is maybe the most popular of all Christmas plants. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to best care for your poinsettias throughout the holiday season. (Runtime: 1:33)

(Video 12/5/11) Just because a Christmas tree looks good, doesn’t mean it’s the best choice. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to find a fresh tree and how to properly maintain it so it lasts longer. (Runtime: 1:50)

(Video 11/28/11) Want interesting indoor greenery that’s not difficult to care for? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why a tough tropical plant called pothos is the perfect choice. (Runtime: 1:37)

(Video 11/21/11) The saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind.” That slogan could apply to the obscure columbine. Not many Louisiana gardeners have ever heard of it. Until now. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why the Swan columbine is a great Louisiana Super Plant worthy of the spotlight. (Runtime: 1:30)

(Video 11/7/11) If you’re craving hardy, home-grown vegetables like lettuce, you might consider planting a fall vegetable garden. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores the vegetable section at a local nursery and explains how to select lettuce plants and how to properly pick them when you’re ready for your salad. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Video 11/1/11) Now is a great time to plant cool-season flowers. But as you pick your plants at the nursery, don’t be confused by all the vibrant colors. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shares some important tips to help you choose the right colors for your cool-season flower beds. (Runtime: 1:41)

(Video 10/31/11) The relatively unknown bush clover is a drought-tolerant bush that blooms vibrant purple flowers throughout the fall. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains that these low-maintenance plants are a great addition to any landscape. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 10/24/11) The plant nandina is also called heavenly bamboo. It’s a tough, versatile shrub that can provide nice fall color. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains important differences among a number of nandina varieties. (Runtime: 1:41)

(Video 10/17/11) If you’re looking for a plant that blooms during the fall every year, then sedums would be a dependable choice. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how these tough plants come in different sizes and shapes. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Video 10/10/11) Louisiana Super Plants are outstanding plants for landscapes throughout the state. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the Super Plant Redbor kale is an ornamental plant as well as an edible vegetable. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Video 10/3/11) There are many different types of crape myrtles scattered across Louisiana lawns and landscapes. But as LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains on this edition of Get It Growing, the new Delta Jazz has a notable feature not found on other crape myrtles. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 9/26/11) Are you afraid to grow roses because you heard it was difficult? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains there’s no need to have any fear about growing Belinda’s Dream roses. They’re the latest Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Video 9/19/11) Some herbs are hardy, and you can plant them during cold months with no problem. Others are less tolerant of the cold and should be planted now. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill helps you choose the best garden herbs for your particular needs. (Runtime: 1:37)

(Video 9/12/11) Bugs have been multiplying during the summer. In most cases, you’ll have to use some type of insecticides to protect your vegetable and fruit plants. But as LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains, it’s important to use the safest, most appropriate insecticides for your particular needs. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 09/05/11) The desert rose – as the name suggests – is a tough, hardy plant. It doesn’t need much water in the summer, produces beautiful flowers and has an interesting sculpture-looking trunk. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to this unique container plant that looks like a miniature tree. (Runtime: 1:41)

(Video 8/29/11) On this edition of Get It Growing, we look at a climbing vine that displays a wonderful profusion of large, colorful flowers. It’s the Alice Dupont mandevilla, and it blooms abundantly during the summer. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers some tips on growing this graceful, colorful, trellis vine. (Runtime: 1:33)

(Video 08/22/11) Many plants don’t perform well in poorly drained areas. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to one that will not only thrive in soggy areas, but will also grow to towering heights while showing off giant, beautiful blooms. (Runtime: 1:31)

(Video 8/15/11) It seems there’s no escape outside from the hot temperatures – except for the shade. So, on this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests doing some work in your shade garden. He offers some tips for properly selecting and growing shade plants. (Runtime: 1:26)

(Video 08/08/11) Flowers are not the only way to achieve beautiful color in your landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a dependable, tall-growing plant with beautifully colored foliage. (Runtime: 1:28)

(Video 08/1/11) If you haven’t already planted your caladiums a few months ago, you can still find a great variety of them in your local nurseries at this time. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the proper way to care for this highly reliable summer plant. (Runtime: 1:23)

(Video 07/25/11) Some once-popular plants have faded from common use today. But occasionally one of those plants will make its way back into marketplaces and landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to one of these comeback kids. Some people call them “pepperoni plants.” (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 7/18/11) Plants in containers or pots help liven up patio areas. Rather than just putting one type of plant in the container, you can use plant combinations. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides ideas for combining container plants for very nice effects. (Runtime: 1:37)

(Video 7/11/11) Compact flowering bedding plants are typical in summer flower gardens. But taller, wilder looking flowering plants are coming back to the garden landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a new plant that fills spaces with color, while exerting its freedom to grow up and out. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Video 07/04/11) You can find all types of daisies at your local nurseries now. They’re known for their colorful and distinctive flowers. But don't think that just because you’ve seen one daisy, yo've seen them all. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to these diverse and prolific summer flowers. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Video 6/27/11) Because of excessively hot, sticky Louisiana temperatures, we tend to feel sorry for plants because they’re constantly being sizzled. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some plants that actually love the brutal heat and humidity and thrive in it. (Runtime- 1:39)

(Video 6/20/11) After drought-like conditions for much of the year some areas of the state finally have been receiving rainfall. But are these thunderstorms providing enough moisture for our plants and landscapes? Maybe not. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to take the guesswork out of that part of lawn and plant care. (Runtime 1:39)

(Video 6/13/11) Some plants work well at accentuating other plants in flower gardens or flower pots. Euphorbia is one of those plants. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how this beautiful, drought-tolerant plant enhances flowers in the landscape, much like a spray completes a floral arrangement. (Runtime: 1:47)

(Video 6/6/11) Record drought conditions are having an adverse effect on Louisiana yards and gardens. Not many plants are designed to withstand such harsh moisture deprivation. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why Color Guard yucca is a good, drought-tolerant plant for Louisiana landscapes. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Video 5/30/11) If you’re looking for a large shrub with many big, colorful flowers, the Rose of Sharon ‘Aphrodite’ may be what you’re looking for. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why the ‘Aphrodite’ cultivar is a better selection than most other Rose of Sharon plants. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 5/23/11) The newest Louisiana Super Plant can be grown as a shrub or can be formed into a small tree. Shoal Creek vitex has been shown to grow very well in Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why this blue-flowered Louisiana Super Plant is one you would want in your landscape. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Video 5/16/11) Fountain grass can help accent a landscape. Now there’s a new variety of fountain grass that has foliage that bursts with color while flowing gracefully earthward. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why Fireworks fountain grass is an excellent landscape selection. (Runtime: 1:31)

(Video 5/9/11) Not many flowers can stay in bloom from May until November. But the newest Louisiana Super Plant does. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the butterfly pentas -- a colorful plant that’s also a butterfly magnet. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Video 4/2/11) Over time some plants fall out of popularity for good reason, but others apparently disappear for no reason at all. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a great landscape shrub and says should be more popular. It’s called Philadelphus. (Runtme: 1:33)

(Video 4/25/11) Looking for plants that grow best in Louisiana landscapes? Then you probably want to select a Louisiana Super Plant – plants proven to grow best in Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the beautiful Serena angelonia – a Louisiana Super Plant that can take the heat of summer. (Runtime: 1:41)

(Video 4/11/11) The LSU AgCenter introduces various Louisiana Super Plants throughout the year. They’re superior plants for Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the fragrant Frostproof gardenia. It’s a Louisiana Super Plant with a super smell. (Runtime: 1:36)

Video (04/01/11) Looking for a small tree to ideally adapt to your landscape? In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a native Louisiana tree that’s extremely functional and adaptable. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Video 3/28/11) Spring is a time that conjures images of the pinks and purples of azaleas. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how one misunderstood plant -- which happens to be grey -- can provide a striking enhancement to azaleas and trees in your landscape. (Runtime: 1:29)

(Video 03/21/11) Spring is a good time to plant vegetable transplants into your garden. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains what to look for and what to avoid when purchasing your vegetable plants. (Runtime: 1:31)

(Video 03/14/11) Spring is a tricky time for deciding which bedding plants to include in your landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how spring's short transitional window can create problems for gardeners if they don’t make the proper selections at the nursery. (Runtime: 1:40)

(Video 03/07/11) Many gardeners grow plants in containers. But is one garden pot as good as another? On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why you can’t go wrong with a terra cotta container. (Runtime: 1:32)

(Video 02/28/11) Many nurseries are now stocked with incredible selections of rose plants. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill tells you what to look for. He also explains why it’s best to plant your roses during March, rather than waiting. (Runtime: 1:42)

(Video 02/21/11) During dreary winter days, gerbera daisies provide beautiful, diverse splashes of color on a windowsill. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to take care of your daisies as an inside plant now -- and as an outdoor plant later. (Runtime: 1:33)

(Video 2/14/11) Orchids are beautiful plants, but they have a reputation of being hard to grow. As LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out in this edition of Get It Growing, the moth orchid shatters the stereotype because it’s both beautiful and easy to grow. (Runtime: 1:42)

(Video 2/07/11) If you think all "ferns" are really ferns, then it's time to think again. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about selection and care of the hardy asparagus fern – which actually is not a fern at all. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Video 11/22/10) If you’re looking for a cool-season bedding plant that blooms nicely most of the year, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has a suggestion. The Snow Princess is a beautiful plant, but as you’ll learn on this edition of Get It Growing, you won’t need a magic wand to keep it alive. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 11/08/10) Louisiana Super Plants are beautiful plants chosen by the LSU AgCenter as superior ornamentals for Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to one of the most recent fall Super Plants. It’s called Camelot foxglove. (Runtime: 1:43)

(Video 09/13/10) You can maintain a tropical look in your landscape well into fall with the beautiful Pride of Barbados plant. But LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill advises you’d better plant them now. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Video 06/08/09) Beautiful flowering plants in a landscape can catch your attention. But they don’t necessarily have to be planted in the ground to provide beauty and fragrance. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill encourages gardeners to take plants higher than ground level, while bringing flowers closer to the senses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds)