The 'Explorer' petunias are from Sakata Seed and are seed propagated spreading type petunias. They have performed very well in LSU AgCenter landscape trials the last five years.

A written overview of plants being evaluated in the sun garden landscape area at the Hammond Research Station in 2008.

The LSU AgCenter is cooperating with the Baton Rouge Landscape Association to sponsor a landscape management short course on Tuesday July 15 – Thursday July 17. The majority of the program will be held in Baton Rouge at the Horticulture Hill Farm Teaching Facility on the LSU Campus and at Burden Center. The last morning will be a tour of landscape horticulture research at the Hammond Research Station in Hammond.

(Distributed 04/14/08) The 2008 All-American Daylily winner is Sweet Summer Valentine, chosen by the All-American Daylily Selection Council. The plant has light, buff-pink flowers with a vivid burgundy maroon eyezone and a matching edge.

Information on the use of petunias in our Louisiana home landscapes.

Information on azaleas includes recommended cultural practices and other keys to be successful with this popular plant in your landscape efforts.

(Distributed 02/22/08) Mulching is one of the most important tasks for a successful landscape. Ornamental plants benefit greatly from it. Mulching should be part of garden maintenance at least twice a year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.

The Durango series marigolds have been evaluated at the LSU AgCenter the last several years. This is a group of French marigolds.

The Safari series marigolds have been evaluated at the LSU AgCenter the last several years. This is a group of French marigolds.

Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant in 2007. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at Burden Center and the Hammond Research Station.