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Landscape Bed Weed Control (Home Horticulture News - September 2008)
Here is some information on weed control in home landscape beds for the fall months.

Landscape Mulch Demonstration Study
colored red mulch

A demonstration of different landscape mulch materials is on-going at the Hammond Research Station. Here are photos of the different mulches currently being evaluated. More to come!!!

Mulch with pine straw
(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.