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| Mow Like a Pro Varying your mowing pattern can cause you to spend a little more time mowing, but the result will be a greatly improved appearance in your turfgrass. |
| Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions before a Hurricane This article reviews recent research on urban and community trees and their ability to stand up to hurricane strength winds. |
| Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. |
| Citrus and Freezing Temperatures The cold weather we typically receive now through January can cause problems for home and commercial citrus in our area. It is important to know the critical temperatures and the factors affecting them. |
| Plan Color Scheme for Your Cool-season Landscape October is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. Many warm season annuals have finished or are finishing, and gardeners' thoughts are just beginning to turn to cool-season bedding plants for fall, winter and spring color. |
| Get It Growing: Healthy Plants Start With Bed Preparation (For Release On Or After 10/05/07) Fall is a prime planting season in Louisiana. Cool-season flowering bedding plants and cool-season vegetables are planted from now through February, and November through February is the best time to plant hardy shrubs, ground covers and perennials in the landscape. How well you prepare the soil before planting has an enormous effect on the health and growth of your plants. |
| A Guide to Louisiana-friendly Landscaping - Louisiana Yards & Neighborhoods Information on how to reduce nonpoint source pollution using research-based horticultural best management practices. (PDF Only) |
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| Success with Summer Tomatoes Louisiana summers are a tough time for tomatoes to set and hold fruit. The heat causes irregular flower growth in most cultivars, and the result is poor fruit set, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana This publication outlines some options for design, operation and maintenance of ornamental ponds and discusses basic environmental requirements of fish and plants commonly grown in these ponds. 20 pages. Full color. |
| Tune up Landscape Irrigation A properly designed and operated irrigation system will ensure that the critical factor of soil moisture will be there to sustain healthy plant growth. |
| Understand Fertilizer Numbers Fertilizers come in different strengths and blends, with the three numbers on the bags showing the percentage by weight of the three major nutrients. Understanding the numbers on a bag of fertilizer helps you apply the right amount and ratio your yard or garden needs. |
| Use of Stump Grinders Several models of small walk-behind stump grinders are aimed at homeowners, rental use and smaller professional operations. Most are reasonably safe if used carefully, but a few are not safe no matter how they are used. |
| Mounting a Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace the Upper Link on a Tractor 3-point Hitch These photos and drawings show how to use an ASAE standard 3" x 8" hydraulic cylinder to provide a power-adjustable upper link for a tractor 3-point hitch. |
| How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Engines One of the factors that most affects both the capability of a lawn/garden tractor, and the price, is the engine. |
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| Sources for Nonpowered Walk-behind Sprayers This article contains links to sources for nonpowered walk-behind sprayers. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| Crape Myrtles - Add beauty to any landscape Nothing says summer in the South like the fresh, airy blooms of crape myrtles. Follow these recommendations to ensure proper growth and blooming. |
| Overturn Protection for Compact Utility Tractors Compact utility tractors are small diesel tractors with less than 40 horsepower. All current models come equipped with two important safety features: a rollover protective structure (ROPS) and a seatbelt. These two safety components can go a long way toward protecting you in case of an overturn - if you use them. |
| Sources for Walk-behind Blowers and Vacuums This list contains links to sources for walk-behind blowers and vacuums. |
| Lift Boom for Tractor 3-pt Hitch One of the handiest implements you can put on your tractor is a lift boom for the 3-point hitch. In some areas these are called boom poles or gin poles. |
| Formosan Termites Swarming; Don’t Help Them Spread It’s the time of the year when Formosan subterranean termites swarm and spread their colonies. Humans help termites travel great distances when they move infested railroad ties, utility poles, lumber, landscaping timbers, potted plants, shipping crates, pallets, mobile homes, paper and other cellulose products. |
| Louisiana Bananas The article describes growing bananas in the landscape and steps for possible fruit production. |
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| Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants This poster addresses where Argentine Ants are found in Louisiana, as well as cost-effective ways to control them. |
| Chemical Control of Argentine Ants This poster discusses background of Argentine Ants, baits that are cheap and effective for indoor use, and outdoor ant control. |
| Be a ‘Best Manager’ for Your Lawn and Landscape Well-managed lawns and landscaping are good for the environment as well as being attractive. Bad management, however, can negate a lot of the environmental benefits. |
| Adjusting Rotary Cutters Many people use a rotary cutter (often referred to by the copyrighted name “Bush Hog”) to cut grass and weeds, but, in too many cases, the implement is not correctly adjusted. |
| Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies This poster discusses natural feeding preferences, adapted feeding preferences and feeding strategies of the Argentine Ant. |
| Organic Mulch Good For Summer Vegetable Gardens Organic mulches can help keep your vegetables producing during Louisiana’s hot summer months. Although mulch is usually applied to control weeds and conserve moisture, it has several other useful functions. |
| A Simple Hand Spreader for Gardens A simple hand spreader is often the best tool for applying granular fertilizer or pesticides. |
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| Sources for Garden Seeders This article contains links to sources for garden seeders. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| Make Sure Your Tools ‘Fit’ You, Advises Engineer Price, performance and durability are important considerations in choosing garden tools and power equipment, but if a tool or machine is uncomfortable or awkward to use, you’ll regret buying it. |
| Be careful when gardening in hot Louisiana summers (Audio 06/09/08) Even in the hot summer, we need to care for our landscape, but working in the sun can be dangerous. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has some tips for summer gardening. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rate Variation in “Identical” Spreaders The spreader settings typically found on bags of fertilizer and granular pesticides are usually based on tests performed on one sample of each spreader model listed. This procedure assumes that all spreaders of that model are identical and will thus require the same spreader settings. Unfortunately, that is not often the case – at least with homeowner spreaders. |
| Horticulturist Recommends Semi-dwarf Crape Myrtles In The Landscape More varieties and sizes of crape myrtles are available than many people realize. One group of crape myrtles being used more because of its smaller size and excellent flowering performance is the semi-dwarf, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Daylily Rust Problem Continues In the summer of 2000, daylily rust was reported for the first time in the United States. It has since spread across most of the country and continues to present problems for home gardeners, commercial landscapers and daylily growers. |
| Blossom-end Rot Blossom-end rot can occur when sunny days follow a cloudy, wet period. It is a symptom of calcium deficiency in the plant. |
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| World Roots of Southern Gardens and Non-Native Plant Invasions Southern gardeners rely heavily on non-native plants to populate their gardens. A very small number of these introduced ornamental plants have become invasive in our natural areas. Do you know where your landscape plants come from? This article will tell you where many of our traditional favorites originate and list a few you may want to avoid in the future. |
| Citrus Leaf Miner Management Citrus trees that survived hurricane damage may have lost significant amounts of foliage. These trees could experience a strong flush as they start their own healing process. This is very important because new foliage will provide nutrients needed for winter survival and faster tree recovery. Producers must implement practices to protect from additional leaf loss which can be caused by the citrus leafminer. |
| Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage, and concentration. The updated 2007 fungicide list is included. |
| Crape myrtle varieties and their care described (Distributed 06/17/08) The LSU AgCenter has conducted a considerable amount of evaluation research on crape myrtles over the last 10-plus years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. “Probably 40-50 varieties are worthy of being grown and sold in Louisiana,” Owing says. |
| Curing and Storing Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are not very sweet or moist when first dug. It takes six to eight weeks of proper curing and storage before they have the sweet, moist taste and texture desired when baked, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Calculating Fertilizer Application Rates The analysis or "formula" listed on the fertilizer bags tells you what is inside. This information lets you apply the proper amount of fertilizer. |
| Hurricane Information Series: Can These Trees Be Saved? A storm can leave trees looking like there’s no tomorrow. Major limbs may be broken or damaged, foliage can be shredded or stripped, or the bark may be torn or gouged. But what at first glance may look like mortal wounds are not necessarily fatal to a tree. Trees have an amazing ability to recover from storm damage. |
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| Avoid Lawncare Water Pollution Unwise suburban lawncare can provide a direct surface route for fertilizer nutrients and other surface pollutants to enter bayous and bays. |
| Sources for Powered Backpack Sprayers This article contains links to sources for powered backpack sprayers. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| Controlling Bagworms Bagworms create problems for many homeowners. Timing is critical in controlling bagworms. |
| Layering in Soils Layering of very different soil types creates root problems. If you can, always avoid sodding a sand-based root-zone area with native-soil-based sod. |
| June Drop Unpopular With Pecan Growers June Drop is a name that pecan growers have given to an event that occurs from mid June through early July. During this period, a large number of "nutlets" drop from pecan trees. The three primary causes of the June drop are inadequate pollination, damage from the insect nut curculio and damage from the hickory shuckworm. |
| Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes & Property Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. |
| Garlic in the Garden Garlic is thought to have many uses from warding off cancer to protecting from evil. In Louisiana, we use it to flavor food and boil shellfish. Here are some tips on how to grow garlic in the home garden. |
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| Okra in the Garden Okra is a warm-season crop that grows well in Louisiana gardens. A good start is important for successful okra production. |
| Elongate Twig Ant Elongate twig ant populations have increased in Louisiana over the past few years. Many people are curious about these strange ants and become fearful of them when they experience their voracious sting. The status and habits of the elongate twig ant (Pseudomyrmex gracilis) are reviewed for Louisiana. Identification tips are given to distinguish it from other ants in Louisiana. |
| Crazy Ants A guide to identifying this one-of-a-kind ant. Learn its mannerisms how to distinguish it from other household pests, as well as how to handle an infestation. |
| Disease Management in Home Vegetable Gardens This publication is intended to introduce home vegetable gardeners to the various methods used to manage the many diseases that affect these crops. |
| Drought Dormant Lawns Without good irrigation and resources to do so, allowing your turf to go dormant during extended summer drought may be the best management practice. |
| Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace Upper Link on Tractor 3-Point Hitch A tractor 3-point hitch is handy and versatile. The upper link of a 3-point hitch is a turnbuckle that allows adjustment of the angle of the implement on the hitch. It is possible to replace this link with a hydraulic cylinder. |
| Sources for Walk-behind Broadcast Spreaders This list contains links to sources for walk-behind broadcast spreaders. |
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| Harvesting Your Garden Produce Maturation processes occur in vegetables that permanently change their taste, appearance and quality if they are not harvested at the proper stage of maturity. |
| Selecting a Walk-behind Professional Rotary Spreader Most professional applicators use rotary spreaders. Rotary spreaders are not only faster than drop spreaders, but are more forgiving of small errors in swath width. |
| Pendulum-action Spreaders Rotary broadcast spreaders offer many advantages for turf professionals. There are also some disadvantages including pattern skewing and the need to develop pattern settings for each product to center the pattern. Pendulum-action spreaders overcome those problems. |
| Sensitivity of Spreaders to Operating Speed People tend to walk at different speeds. When you are pushing a spreader, this difference in walking speed can cause problems. |
| Fertilizer Spreaders - Metal or Plastic Some high-quality plastic spreaders have precision equivalent to the better homeowner metal spreaders. There is a tremendous difference in performance among brands and models. |
| Maintenance of Lawn Spreaders A good lawn spreader is a precision tool and should be treated accordingly. Your lawn spreader doesn’t need a great deal of time-consuming maintenance, but a few simple steps can preserve the life and precision of your spreader. |
| Four-Wheel-Drive for Lawn & Garden and Compact Utility Tractors FWA provides four-wheel-drive when engaged. FWA substantially increases the cost of a tractor, but it provides some important benefits. |
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| What Type of Digging Tool is Best for You? You have many choices when it comes to shovels. The type you need depends on the job you have to do. |
| How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Where To Buy You will save money in the short run at discount stores and mass merchandisers. You will pay more but get better quality equipment and service with dedicated lawn and garden dealers or farm equipment dealers. |
| Expert Details Tree Care Before, After a Hurricane With hurricane season around the corner, it’s a good time to begin preparing the landscape for storms, according to LSU AgCenter agriculture and natural resources expert Barton Joffrion. Trees generally are adapted only to average wind conditions rather than major storms. Homeowners need to analyze their property to identify potential damage that could be done to vegetation, structures and drainage systems. |
| Sources for Gasoline-powered Chain Saws This article contains sources for gasoline-powered chainsaws. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| 2004 All-America Rose Selections Winners Winning varieties have been evaluated in more than 130 trial gardens across the United States and have proven to be good landscape performers. |
| Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs Sound stewardship of urban and community trees includes employing the services of arborists to help maintain their health and vitality. This article provides the homeowner tips on finding and hiring a tree care professional for your residential tree care needs. |
| Blackberry Varieties for Louisiana The article contains a brief description of blackberry varieties that are adapted to Louisiana. A description of primocane blackberries is also given. |
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| Nitrogen in Lawn Fertilizers Nitrogen is the chief nutrient and controller of plant growth in average soils. It is provided in several commercial fertilizer forms. |
| Suspension Systems for Mower Decks on Lawn and Garden Tractors Mid-mount rotary mower decks are common on lawn tractors, garden tractors, subcompact tractors and smaller compact utility tractors. There are two ways that these decks can be mounted, and the mounting method affects adjustment and operation. |
| More Ways To Get A Handle On Garden Tools Most garden tools have fixed handles that may be made of wood, fiberglass or metal. But an LSU AgCenter engineer says some tools now are available with separate handle and toolhead components that can be interchanged as desired. |
| 2003-04 Landscape Performance Bedding Plants and Herbaceous Perennials Efforts in 2003 and 2004 included evaluation of cannas, coleus, angelonias, purslane, lantanas, perennial verbena, annual and perennial salvia, vinca, zinnias, melampodium, petunias, rudbeckia, phlox, daylilies, dianthus, ornamental kale, ornamental cabbage, calendula, violas, pansies, ornamental sweet potatoes, garden mums, African and French marigolds and others. |
| Insect Management in Home Vegetable Gardens Louisiana is blessed with long growing seasons which make year round gardening possible. To be successful, however, you must have an insect management program. Learn how to tell if the insect is beneficial to your garden, or if it is a pest and determine what to use if controls are necessary. |
| Zero Turning Radius Mowers: Selection, Use, Maintenance & Safety This publication is intended to help you select the correct zero turning radius mower for your purpose, then use it and maintain it correctly and safely. (PDF Format Only) |
| Expected Vegetable Garden Yields Expected yields from a good southern vegetable garden will vary, but estimates can help plan the planting scheme for the garden. |
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| Leaf Blowers: Selection, Use and Safety Electrical units are fine for small lawns, gasoline hand-held units are the best choice for larger home sites and backpack blowers are a good choice for professional users. |
| Leaf Blowers: Good or Bad? Leaf blowers are efficient, useful tools that annoy some people. Be aware of the problem, and use your leaf blower responsibly to avoid losing the privilege. |
| Scalding-out of Vegetable Gardens After a saturating summer rain, expect many plants to wilt and then scald out. Saturated conditions can interfere with a root system's ability to absorb soil moisture. When a high evaporation demand (transpiration) is placed on the plants from bright sunshine after rain, they can show drought stress. |
| Lawn Mower Blades A sharp mower blade produces a prettier cut with less stress on the turf plant. Sharpening a reel mower blade assembly is difficult and best left to a professional, but sharpening a common rotary mower blade is not a big problem. |
| Watering Important When Summer Arrives The intense heat makes moisture critical. This is especially true for newly installed landscapes, vegetable and flower beds and any new plantings in existing landscapes. |
| Sources for Powered Pruning Saws This article contains links to sources for powered pruning saws. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| Zoysiagrass Zoysias can be the most beautiful and slow growing lawns, but they can also be big problems. These lawns are very dense and uniform in appearance. |
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| Composting and the Carbon Nitrogen Ratio The carbon-to-nitrogen ratio tells us how well the compost will work. |
| Torque Wrenches If you plan to do much work on lawn/garden or grounds maintenance equipment, you need a torque wrench. Even a job as simple as changing a spark plug on a small engine should be done with a torque wrench. |
| Sources for Chippers/Shredders/Grinders Here is a list of manufacturers of chippers, shredders and grinders. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque It is very important to properly tighten spark plugs after replacement or cleaning – especially on small engines with aluminum heads. This table gives approximate torque values for different sizes of spark plugs in both cast iron and aluminum heads. |
| Use Sod For Quick Repair Of Damaged Lawns "A patch of dead grass, even a small one, in an otherwise acceptable lawn can be an eyesore and a weed magnet," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Use turfgrass to patch the lawn. It’s easy, immediate and permanent and checks soil erosion. |
| Sources for Herbi CDA Herbicide Sprayer This article contains links to sources for the Herbi CDA herbicide sprayer. |
| Roses Speak Volumes: View, learn to grow at Burden Center A rose can say a lot. The beautiful blossoms speak of love, sorrow and appreciation. If a dozen roses can say so much, then the rose garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center speaks volumes. The garden has 150 varieties of roses and more than 1,500 individual plants. Research on this popular flower is conducted at this station in Baton Rouge. |
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| Moles in the Lawn and Landscape Controlling and trapping moles require a little time and patience. Your success with controlling moles depends on locating active runways and the proper placement of a trap. |
| Many Snap Beans Varieties Available For Spring Gardens Snap beans are adapted to a wide range of soils in Louisiana and make an excellent crop for the home garden. Their freshness is a real treat at the dinner table. |
| Best Management Practices - Pest Management An abundance of weeds, diseases and insects plague Louisiana’s home landscapes. The adoption of BMPs and integrated pest management (IPM) will reduce these problems. |
| Lawn & Garden Equipment Engines With Reduced Emissions The EPA found that small spark-ignition engines of 25 hp or less contribute about 20 percent of hydrocarbon emissions and 23 percent of carbon monoxide emissions from all mobile sources. As a result of this perceived problem, the EPA has issued new regulations on small engines. |
| Site Preparation Important For Productive Spring Garden Getting the right start in the spring is especially important for a productive garden, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Quick Hitches for Compact Utility Tractors Many implements are available for rear mounting on compact utility tractors, including mowers of various types, tillers, angle blades, box blades, cultivators, bedders and rakes. These machines add versatility to your tractor, but mounting them to the tractor’s 3-point hitch can be a hassle. A quick hitch can make your job much easier. |
| Sources for Walk-behind Drop Spreaders This list contains links to sources for walk-behind drop spreaders. |
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| Daylilies Good for Late Spring and Early Summer Color Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering plants for late spring and early summer landscapes in Louisiana. Many new flower forms and flower colors are now available. |
| Drip Irrigation Best For Gardens And Beds Louisiana gets a lot of rain, but it isn’t spaced out uniformly. Sometimes there’s too much rain, and other times there are periods of drought. Plants do better, however, with a more uniform water supply. |
| Adjusting Finishing Mowers Finishing (or grooming) mowers typically have (two or) three blades and are designed for quality mowing of turfgrass. They have multiple gage wheels and rollers that allow a relatively low cutting height with minimal scalping. |
| Openers, Coverers and Presswheels for Precision Vegetable Seeders All vegetable seeders require openers, coverers and presswheels to provide a furrow for the seeds and to then cover the seeds and assure proper soil contact. These devices must be matched to the soil type and condition for optimum germination and seedling vigor. |
| Safety Standards for Riding Mowers and Small Tractors Riding mowers, lawn tractors, lawn and garden tractors, and garden tractors are covered by several safety standards that are designed to protect you, the operator. |
| Protecting Citrus Trees from Freeze Damage Citrus trees, such as satsumas, oranges and grapefruit, are popular for home fruit production. Citrus trees offer gardeners beauty and fragrant flowers as well as a tasty fruit. Their dark, glossy evergreen foliage is attractive year round. |
| Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is causing losses to many tomato growers. Symptoms of the disease typically include cupping and rolling of the upper leaves, which usually turn purple/brown along the veins. |
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| Garden Tool Quality One of the major distinctions between low-quality and high-quality tools is the way the toolhead is manufactured. |
| Wheelbarrows and Garden Carts Homeowners and gardeners often use wheelbarrows and garden carts to move materials. This article describes advantages and limitations of each. |
| Sources for Electric and Gasoline-Powered Edgers This article provides links to sources for edgers. This list does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. |
| Choose Leaf Blowers Carefully, Use Them Safely With fall comes yard and garden cleanup – especially leaves. For many homeowners, a leaf blower can be an efficient and effective grounds maintenance tool, according to Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. |
| LSU AgCenter Engineer Tells How to Adjust Rotary Mowers for Efficiency Many people use a rotary cutter – often referred to by the trade name Bush Hog – to cut grass and weeds. But in too many cases, the implement is not correctly adjusted. This can cause premature wear, poor quality of cut and an excessive power requirement, warns Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. |
| Gardeners have options when selecting warm-season bedding plants (Audio 04/14/08) Gardeners can begin planting summer bedding plants around mid- to late April. LSU AgCenter horticlturist Dan Gill says there are many options when choosing warm-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Calibrate Yard Sprayers for Accuracy, LSU AgCenter Engineer Advises If you apply liquid fertilizers and pesticides to large areas of your lawn, you need to be accurate. That means calibrating your sprayer to be sure you apply the correct amount of material for the area you’re treating, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer with the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. |
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| Control Pecan Phylloxera Galls in April The article describes the symptoms and life history of pecan phylloxera on pecan trees. Pictures of symptoms and nymphs are provided. |
| Fireplace Ashes on Your Soil Fireplace wood ashes are a lime and potassium source, but watch out for the rise in soil pH. |
| Photo Galleries: Violas Violas, a close relative to the pansy but with smaller flowers, can provide a mass of color on the darkest winter day. Several viola series perform well in Louisiana, but sometimes it's difficult to choose the viola you want with so many series and colors available. The pictures included on this page are all from the annual bedding plant trials performed at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge. |
| Pecan Disease Synopsis This document describes the diseases that occur most frequently on pecan trees in Louisiana. |
| How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Quality Versus Price Do you get what you pay for when buying a mowing tractor? There is certainly a wide range of prices; in fact, you can easily pay twice as much for a lawn tractor at a major farm equipment dealer as you would pay for a lawn tractor with the same horsepower and mowing width at a discount store. What do you get for the additional money? |
| Power Lawnmower Maintenance A power lawnmower requires regular maintenance if it is to provide reliable service. Most of the maintenance steps are easy and can be done by a reasonably handy homeowner. |
| Power Lawnmower Features Power lawnmowers are available with a wide array of features. Some of the features are helpful; some less so. It can be a challenge to optimize both features and price. |
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| Time to Plant Greens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist "Fall is a good time to plant greens in your home garden," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Crops include mustard, turnips, spinach, collards, kale and Swiss chard. All are cool-season crops with similar cultural requirements. |
| Mowers for Compact Utility Tractors Mowing grass is the most popular way that homeowners use compact utility tractors. Different types of mowers serve different purposes, and you should choose the correct mower for your needs. |
| Strawberries Nutritious and Healthy LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. |
| LYN - Introduction, short version The goal is to encourage homeowners to create and maintain landscapes in ways that minimize environmental damage/impact through educational programs and outreach activities. |
| LYN Introduction, long version The goal is to encourage homeowners to create and maintain landscapes in ways that minimize environmental damage/impact through educational programs and outreach activities. |
| Right Plant, Right Place Developing an attractive, properly functioning landscape is best done using a process. |
| Water Efficiently Adequate soil moisture is essential for a thriving landscape. Providing uniform moisture is critical for most plants to prevent drought stress during dry periods. |
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| Maximize Mulch A mulch layer around trees, shrubs, planted beds and bare ground provides many benefits. |
| Fertilize Effectively Fertilizers provide mineral elements needed for plant health. Fertilizing can be done by applying composted organic material, packaged fertilizer or a specific mineral, such as iron. |
| Manage Yard Pests A responsible and environmentally friendly approach to pest management is Integrated Pest Management. |
| Reduce Stormwater Runoff Rain that falls in your yard should soak into your yard. It's good for the landscape and protects waterways. |
| Common Landscape Diseases Diseases occur on landscape plants when environmental conditions are suitable for pathogens to develop on them. Prevention is the key to management. |
| Weed Management Weeds are the No. 1 pest in Louisiana lawns. They are in direct competition with lawns for essential nutrients, water and light. |
| Landscapes for Wildlife As our communities expand, we lament the loss of birds and other wildlife, but often our own yards are partly to blame. You can provide habitat for wildlife in your landscape. |
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| Sprayers for Home Gardens Whether you have a few rose bushes beside your house or a half-acre garden, you will need a sprayer to take care of your plants. |
| Camellia Flower Blight Camellia flower blight is by far the most serious disease of camellias in Louisiana. This disease is caused by the fungus Ciborinia camelliae. This publication includes information on the symptoms, control and life cycle of the fungus. |
| Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station A two-acre camellia garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station is now open again, thanks to the efforts of the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners. |
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