LSU AgCenter
TOPICS
SERVICES
radioradio
TVTV
podcastspodcasts
labslabs
facilitiesfacilities
weatherweather
4-H
Forever LSU
eExtension.org

   Get it Growing
 Home>News Archive>2005>May>Get it Growing>
Basil Easy To Grow In Summer Garden
Get It Growing Image File

(For Release On Or After 05/06/05) Basil isn’t just great tasting; it’s also easy to grow and attractive. Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil is indispensable to Louisiana cooks, so it’s also a great addition to your summer herb garden.

‘Layering’ Can Help You Create New Plants From What You Have
Get It Growing Image

(For Release On Or After 05/27/05) “Layering” is an easy way to propagate plants – to create new plants from those you already have. And now is an excellent time to layer plants.

Summer-flowering Bulbs Great For Louisiana Gardens
Get It Growing Image File

(For Release On Or After 05/13/05) Summer-flowering bulbs are a great way to brighten up your garden, and since most of them are native to tropical or subtropical climates, they will reliably bloom here for many years.

Hydrangeas Provide Color In Shade
Get It Growing Image File

(For Release On Or After 05/20/05) Hydrangeas can bring color to your shady beds. Among the most popular summer flowering shrubs for shady gardens, hydrangeas provide flower clusters like fluffy balls of cotton candy.

related topics