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   Get it Growing
 Home>News Archive>2008>December>Get it Growing>
Following through on gardening resolutions
(Audio 12/29/08) At the beginning of a new year many people make resolutions -- and gardeners are among those people. If you make gardening resolutions, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has advice for you. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Indoor plants need special care during winter
(Audio 12/29/08) One of the biggest problems for indoor plants during winter is the dry air produced by our heating systems. Move house plants away from vents and be sure to water them as needed. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Evergreens are not always green
Evergreen Bushes

(Video 12/29/08) Bushes help accentuate a nice landscape. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the changing colors and beauty of evergreen bushes.(Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

Plant tulip and hyacinth bulbs in winter
(Audio 12/29/08) Now through January is the time to plant those tulip and hyacinth bulbs you've been chilling in your refrigerator to get them ready for planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Use caution when ordering from catalogs
(Audio 12/29/08) Gardening catalogs normally arrive in mailboxes in December and January. Most of these are available for free if you go online and request one. Just be cautious when ordering from catalogs and make sure you choose plants appropriate for your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Amaryllis bulbs require special care
(Audio 12/29/08) Many gardeners purchased amaryllis bulbs in October. If you haven't, but you still want to grow amaryllis, there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your bulbs. If you were one of those gardeners who planted your bulbs in October, however, your plants are likely to have bloomed already . (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Holiday cactus is a keeper
(Audio 12/22/08) Unlike the poinsettia, a holiday cactus will bloom for us year after year. So hang onto those plants even after the holidays are over. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Pruning freeze damage is common in December
(Audio 12/22/08) With recent freezes and even snow in some areas, you will probably see cold damage on your tender tropicals. Your best option is to simply prune it away. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Leafy vegetables grow well in winter gardens
(Audio 12/22/08) Louisiana vegetable gardeners grow a wide variety of leafy vegetables in their winter gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Caring for roses in winter can be simple
(Audio 12/22/08) The everblooming roses in your landscape may still be blooming. With these plants, it is not unusual to have new roses well into December. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
'Evergreen' foliage still can change color
(Audio 12/22/08) There are a variety of reasons why a plant's foliage changes color this time of year. This shouldn't necessarily concern gardeners -- even if the plant is an evergreen. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Selection is key when choosing fall plants
Fall Flowers
(Video 12/22/08) Cool-season flowers can be as attractive as ever if you select the right plants and care for them properly. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you some newly introduced plants that will help make your yard beautiful during the fall and winter. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)
Winter weeds are problems in our mild climate
(Audio 01/05/09) Cool-season weeds grow actively from January through February in Louisiana. If you feel the need to eradicate those weeds, you can use a herbicide on a mild day. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Store garden chemicals in a safe place
(Audio 12/15/08) It is important to store garden chemicals safely during the winter. Keep them in an area where they won't freeze and where children can't get to them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)