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Amaryllis Provide Stately Beauty
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(For Release On Or After 11/25/05) There are few flowering bulbs that can surpass the stately beauty of the amaryllis. Typically blooming in April, this popular bulb is a star performer in the spring garden, but dormant bulbs are readily available now, and with proper care, they can become a long-lasting part of your landscape.

Aquatic Gardens Still Need Care In Fall, Winter
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(For Release On Or After 11/18/05) Few gardeners can resist the visual beauty and delightful sound that water brings to the landscape, and as a result aquatic gardens have become quite popular with Louisiana gardeners. Chilly weather and light freezes already have encouraged dormancy in some aquatic plants and the growing season for aquatic gardens is winding down, but those gardens still will need some of your attention in late fall and winter.

November, December Best Time To Plant Trees In Louisiana
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(For Release On Or After 11/11/05) The high winds of hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused the loss of many trees around the state. If you are considering replacing trees that were lost, you actually can begin planting right away.

Storm-damaged Trees Across State Need Proper Care
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(For Release On Or After 11/04/05) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused extensive damage in South Louisiana, but their effects weren’t limited to that area. Throughout the state, high winds caused damage as the storms moved northward. Properly dealing with the resulting tree damage is important.

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