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Images from Pecan Grafting Clinic
Pecan Grafting Clinic

Here are images from the Pecan Grafting Clinic held in Alexandria in May 2008. Information also provided on four-flap graft or banana graft.

How To Care For Cut Christmas Trees
Photo of Christmas tree lot

This article describes how to care for your Christmas tree once you get it home.

Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers are on the Move
eastern lubber grasshopper

Periodically, grasshoppers have been of economic importance, but a few species sometimes occur in large enough numbers to damage citrus, vegetable crops and landscape ornamentals seriously. One of the species most commonly causing damage is the eastern lubber grasshopper.

Blossom-end Rot
photo of healthy tomatoes

Blossom-end rot can occur when sunny days follow a cloudy, wet period. It is a symptom of calcium deficiency in the plant.

Mowing the Lawn
mower safety
Mowing the grass correctly improves the health and appearance of any lawn. Your lawn will look greener, stay thicker, resist weeds more effectively by following some of these basic tips.
What's Wrong With My St. Augustine Grass?
Many Rapides Parish homeowners are asking about problems with St. Augustine grass. One problem could be gray leaf spot.
Soil Sampling
soil sampling
Describes the steps required to obtain a soil sample.
Rose Care
image of rose
Learn more about the care of roses and how they can add beauty to your landscape.
Growing Vegetables
plowed garden plot
Vegetables can be grown in containers, community garden lots, home yards or large ranch areas. To be successful, follow these basic rules.
Control Burweed in Your Lawn Before it Becomes a Sticky Situation
burweed
This article describes what herbicides homeowners can use to control those "sticky" weeds in their lawns.
How to Take a Soil Sample
Document cover image
Step-by-step instructions on taking a soil sample. This presentation was conducted by Terry Washington and Barry Crain.
Crape Myrtles - Add beauty to any landscape
Photo of crape myrtle trees in bloom.
Nothing says summer in the South like the fresh, airy blooms of crape myrtles. Follow these recommendations to ensure proper growth and blooming.
Lawns
A lawn can be functional and beautiful if planned properly. Find out which grass is best suited for your location.
Fire Ants
Provides information on fire ants including how to control and treat mounds.