Yard debris leaves behind 'storm spots'
(Radio News 10/20/08) Large piles of debris sat on lawns in hurricane-ravaged areas for several weeks. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says many lawns will be left with "storm spots" – a brown or dead area of grass. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Grass can recover from debris stress
(Radio News 10/20/08) Grass can’t return from the dead, but if you have spots in your yard where debris sat, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says to look closely to see whether the grass is truly dead or alive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Leaf-cutter ants create sinkholes on property
(Radio News 08/18/08) Kandi Wilson’s wooded property near Anacoco in Vernon Parish appears quiet and serene, but just below the surface is a flurry of activity. Wilson’s property is infested with leaf-cutter or town ants. These ants get their names because they rob plants and grass of their foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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