(Distributed March 2005) Maintaining the edges of beds in the landscape is easier than it used to be, says Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station.

(Distributed March 2005) Two varieties top the list for the 2005 All-American Daylily Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.

(Distributed March 2005) Many families enjoy dyeing and decorating eggs for Easter. Because eggs are perishable, though, it is necessary to follow food safety precautions, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed March 2005) One of the handiest implements you can put on a small tractor is a lift boom for the 3-point hitch, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station.

(Distributed March 2005) Louisiana gardeners are getting itchy green thumbs about now, affirms LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.

(Distributed March 2005) Eating out is a pleasure you can enjoy even if you’re trying to trying to lose weight or prevent weight gain. That’s an assertion by LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed March 2005) The food and physical activity choices you make now affect how you feel today and in the future. That is the message of the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed March 2005) Pine straw – dead pine needles – is a valuable resource in the Deep South. It makes excellent landscape mulch and is in high demand, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station.

(Distributed March 2005) The fourth Tuesday in March is an important occasion for LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. On that day, March 22, the American Diabetes Association holds its annual "Alert" to locate the millions of Americans with undiagnosed diabetes.

(Distributed March 2005) The 2005 edition of the Guidelines offers a number of updates on familiar dietary subjects. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy examines some critical points.

(Distributed March 2005) There are many ways to contribute to the economic well-being of your family, parish, state and country. Producing fresh, healthy garden produce is just such a way, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.

(Distributed March 2005) Behavioral weight control therapies for obesity involve weight loss and weight maintenance, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. The most effective weight loss programs offer a combination of exercise, diet and behavioral modification.

(Distributed March 2005) Spring testing is a fact of life for Louisiana schoolchildren. With impending tests often comes stress experienced both by parents and the test-takers, says LSU AgCenter Family Development professor Dr. Diane Sasser.

(Distributed March 2005) Fruit thinning is an important step in consistently producing good quality fruit, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner.

(Distributed March 2005) Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Those are the five Ps to remember when sodding a new lawn, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.

(Distributed March 2005) Most people do not consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. Yet, these foods are important weapons against chronic disease, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.

(Distributed March 2005) The three most important factors in pest management are identification, pH and timing. These three measures allow for better management at reduced cost and reduced spraying, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet.

(Distributed March 2005) Zoysiagrass can make the most beautiful green to dark-green lawns, but it also can be a big problem. It is considered high maintenance turf, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.

(Distributed March 2005) Bamboo enjoys either a "love it" or "hate it" attitude among many home gardeners. "We all need to keep in mind that bamboos are probably best suited for gardeners with some experience," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.

(Distributed March 2005) Do you find yourself in a favor frenzy in which your kind gesture turns into a last-minute "emergency"? It may be time for an "extreme"-ly easy makeover, according to LSU AgCenter family resource management professor Dr. Karen Overstreet.

(Distributed March 2005) Some of the most stressful times children experience come when they move from one classroom to another, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.

(Distributed March 2005) Research shows that Americans have consumed more calories over the past 30 years. "This may be one of the major reasons for the increase in overweight and obesity," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.