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(Video 9/9/24) Rose blooms are now waning after the long summer.
(Video 9/16/24) The summer heat has taken its toll on most summer plants, leaving landscapes looking worn out.
(09/06/24) Marigolds, zinnias and crotons are great options for this time of year.
(08/30/24) A late-summer pruning helps breathe new life into roses after months of heat.
(08/16/24) You can grow almost anything in containers.
(Video 08/05/24) Air plants are very unique. They don’t grow in soil like so many other plants and they can create a unique ambience for your home.
(Video 09/02/24) On this Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Will Afton explains how recycled nursery containers are just one of many options.
(Video 08/26/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Will Afton explains why proper irrigation is crucial to the survival of newly applied turfgrass sod.
(08/23/24) It may still be hot outside, but it's time to start planting seeds for fall vegetables. The recommended window to plant some crops is closing soon.
(Video 08/15/24) Here are some important steps to properly prepare soil and then apply turfgrass sods into your landscape.
(Video 08/08/24) Here are some of the top grass varieties which work best in Louisiana lawns and handle warm conditions well.
(08/09/24) If you prepare your soil correctly and stay on top of watering newly installed sod, you'll be on your way to a beautiful lawn.
(Video 07/29/24) Ferns are a magnificent way to add showy foliage to your patios and indoor spaces.
(07/26/24) From aesthetic beauty to oxygen to food, plants provide us and all living creatures so many benefits. Step back and take time to appreciate them.
(Video 07/22/24) Heather Kirk-Ballard talks with entomologist Aaron Ashbrook about the best ways to destroy red ants and their nests.
(Video 07/15/24) Heather Kirk-Ballard and Aaron Ashbrook of the LSU AgCenter explain how to handle the problem of webworms in your trees.
(07/12/24) July is Smart Irrigation Month. New irrigation technologies can help you conserve water while ensuring your plants' needs are met.
(07/05/24) July means it is time to harvest figs.
(06/28/24) Fall webworms are everywhere right now, weaving their unsightly webs on trees across Louisiana.
(Video 06/27/24) The mandevilla is a beautiful, summer-blooming vine that looks fabulous on patios and courtyards. And now there are more colors to choose.
(Video 06/27/24) It's a good time to plant the newest Louisiana Super Plant, Florida Sunshine anise. It's a shrub that looks great in the fall landscape.
(06/21/24) Underwatering and overwatering can cause similar symptoms. Both are harmful to plants.
(Video 06/24/24) It’s Pollinator Month, and the Stokes’ aster creates lots of beautiful purple flowers to attract those pollinators.
The Texas Star hibiscus grows tall while producing some very beautiful and large flowers.
(06/07/24) Container gardening and other strategies offer solutions.
(05/31/24) Angelonias are an easy way to add color to summer landscapes.
(Video 06/05/24) The century plant, also known as American agave, is a very large drought-tolerant plant. It offers unique textures and colors to the landscape
(Video 05/29/24) The wild bergamot, which is native to North America, has beautiful purple flowers. It's wonderful for attracting bees and making teas.
(05/24/24) These trees don’t require a lot of care but pack a punch, offering a nice fragrance and beautiful blooms that both you and the pollinators can enjoy.
(05/17/24) Memorial gardens offer a beautiful and meaningful way to honor family members, friends and even pets who have passed away.
(Video 05/23/24) Heather Kirk-Ballard explains why the rudbeckia Sun Rising is an excellent flowering plant that will make your landscape and your flower vase
(Video 05/16/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how the vitex tree shows off its beautiful flowers and conquers the heat.
(05/10/24) We learned many lessons from last year’s hot, dry summer. Here’s how you can help trees and plants in future droughts.
(Video 05/06/24) The LSU AgCenter tests plants to find out which ones are outstanding in Louisiana landscapes.
(Video 5/13/24) The LSU AgCenter has named porterweed as a Louisiana Super Plant.
(05/03/24) National Pollinator Week is June 17 to 23, 2024 — so it’s time to get planting for pollinators. Porterweed is a great option.
(04/26/24) Zinnias bring color and cheer to the landscape and cut flower arrangements.
(Video 04/29/24) The plant known as Star jasmine or as Confederate jasmine didn’t even originate in the Southern United States.
(Video 04/22/24) Spring brings a seasonal resurgence to our lawns.
(04/19/24) Many gardening trends have emerged over time. This one embraces the mysterious and the melancholic.
(04/12/24) Tackle weeds, plant new plants and keep an eye out for pests as we move into warmer temperatures.
(04/05/24) There are many products you can use to get rid of fire ants.
(Video 04/15/24) Can’t think of a plant that would work in parts of your yard where water collects?
(Video 04/08/24) When it comes to planning your landscape, there are many choices to meet your needs.
(03/28/24) Now is the time to enjoy fresh blueberries. You can plant your own, enhancing your landscape and your health.
(Video 03/25/24) Spring has officially begun, so it’s time to get beautiful plants into the ground.
(Video 04/01/24) If you think all holly plants have dark green leaves, then you are mistaken.
(03/22/24) Chinese and American fringe trees add an explosion of white to the spring landscape.
(Video 03/18/24) Cyber lime is a popular plant color for growers to use in the landscape.
(Video 03/18/24) Louisiana Super Plants are outstanding plants tested by the LSU AgCenter and shown to grow well in Louisiana.
(03/15/24) Fragrances don’t always have to be distilled and bottled for you to enjoy them. Many can be planted into your own home gardens.
(03/08/24) Now is the perfect time to plant a Japanese magnolia, a tree that can bring spring color to your yard.
(3/05/24) The deadline to submit photos for the LSU AgCenter’s 2025 Get It Growing calendar is March 31.
(03/01/24) These plants offer year-round interest and rewards.
(Video 3/4/24) Most of our lawns are not in tip-top shape right now.
(Video 2/25/24) As we push through the end of winter toward spring, it’s a good time to evaluate how well the plants in our landscape are doing.
(02/23/24) It's time to take care of weeds in the lawn.
(02/16/24) Lilies are symbols of springtime.
(Video 2/15/24) February is National Feed the Bird Month.
(Video 2/12/24) There are a lot of varieties of Irish potatoes that you can grow here in Louisiana and now is a good time to plant them.
(02/09/24) You can plant your own potatoes using cut pieces.
(02/02/24) Valentine's Day is Feb. 14 and National Floral Design Day is Feb. 28.
(Video 02/5/24) Plants like Louisiana irises and daylilies are some time away from producing beautiful blooms.
(Video 01/29/24) The freezes we experienced left many landscapes brown with tropical plants that look like they’re dead.
(01/26/24) Gardeners are increasingly interested in environmentally friendly practices and trendy designs and colors.
(01/19/24) It’s best to wait until spring before taking any drastic action.
(Video 01/22/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains that in Louisiana, February is the best time to prune traditional rose bushes.
(Video 01/15/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to protect your plants from permanent damage caused by severe freeze conditions.
(01/12/24) Cover, mulch or move plants to protect them.
(01/05/24) Ring in 2024 by planning new additions for your garden.
(12/29/23) Growing herbs at home is easy and doesn't require much space.
(12/22/23) Gardeners must be adaptable and resilient and continue to learn in the face of a changing climate.
(Video 12/18/23) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard discusses the Christmas cactus which makes a great Christmas gift.
(Video 12/25/23) Ligularia, known as tractor seat plant, is great for filling large portions of your landscape with greenery throughout winter.
(12/15/23) Often seen around the holidays, these plants can last for generations.
(12/08/23) Plants such as the poinsettia and Christmas cactus can be used for decorating.
(Video 12/11/23) The USDA recently updated its hardiness zone maps for planting.
(Video 12/4/23) Even though it’s gotten cooler, now is a great time to put some beautiful plants into your landscape.
(12/01/23) December is a good time to plant trees, shrubs and cool-season annuals and perennials.
(11/22/23) Louisiana’s 2023 zoning has been adjusted, with north Louisiana now classified as zone 8b and the southernmost tip as zone 10a.
(11/17/23) Shaving, or pruning, roots before planting helps ensure long-term tree health.
(Video11/22/23) You may have noticed bigger than normal and misshapen satsumas on your citrus trees.
(Video 11/15/23) Since we’ve had some rain and cooler weather, now’s a good time to plant trees and shrubs.
(11/10/23) Citrus blooms smell wonderful and produce delicious fruit.
(Video 11/8/23) Fall is a good time to gather colorful and abundant wildflowers that are growing almost everywhere.
