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(Video 01/27/25) On this Get It Growing, discover some great small trees you can use in your yard and how to properly plant them.
(Video 02/03/25) On this Get It Growing, learn how to get the best fig cuttings to propagate a healthy plant.
(02/07/25) It's important to plant varieties that are resistant to a disease called scab.
(01/31/25) It can take up to eight weeks for a seed to grow into a small plant that’s sturdy enough to be transplanted.
(01/24/25) Winter is the perfect time to take cuttings and start new fig trees.
(Video 01/20/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Michael Polozola discuss tips for growing the camellia japonica.
(01/17/25) You don't have to have a lot of space to plant a tree. Try smaller options like vitexes, Taiwan cherries, Japanese magnolias and hollies.
(01/03/25) These trees produce large, uniquely flavored fruit, and their leaves are an important food source for butterflies.
(01/10/25) Winter is a great time to plant camellias.
(Video 01/13/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Anna Timmerman discuss the pawpaw tree — a native Louisiana plant.
(Video 12/26/24) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg describes some important steps for maintaining plants moved indoors.
(12/27/24) A few common mistakes are likely to blame for many indoor plant problems.
(Video 12/23/24) There’s a reason why some satsuma fruits look very different than others.
(12/20/24) Mistletoe is a parasite that can weaken trees.
(Video 12/19/24) On this Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best holly varieties to grow in your landscape.
(Video 12/16/24) Citrus trees can be a great addition to your landscape.
(12/13/24) Some hollies grow as trees while others can be used to create hedges and privacy screens.
(12/06/24) Planting guidelines vary based on where you are in Louisiana.
(Video 12/04/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to care for your poinsettias so they last through the holidays.
(11/29/24) Poinsettias have an interesting history. Today, you can find many colors of this traditional holiday plant.
(Video 11/27/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg provides you with some good perennials to plant in your landscape now.
(11/22/24) Flowering perennials like obedient plant, black-eyed Susans and asters are great choices for Louisiana landscapes.
(11/08/24) Many trees can be planted now. Learn how to choose the right kind for your landscape and how to select healthy trees at the garden center.
(Video 11/24/24) The cooler months are the best time to plant trees in the landscape.
(Video 11/17/24) With the approach of colder weather, it’s time to clean up your garden beds and prepare them for the cool season ahead.
(11/15/24) Dianthus, petunias, violas and other cool-season favorites can brighten up your landscape.
(Video 11/03/24) A summer drought is not the only time you should water your trees.
(11/10/24) With cooler temperatures, it’s now time to start growing culinary herbs in your garden.
(11/01/24) Much of Louisiana is in a drought. Protect your trees' health by watering them.
(10/25/24) Now is a great time to buy herb transplants and add them to your garden.
(10/11/24) When applied properly, mulch has numerous benefits, including insulating plant and tree roots and retaining moisture.
(Video 10/28/24) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Super Plant program identifies excellent plants that look beautiful and grow well throughout Louisiana.
(Video 10/21/24) There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to mulch around your trees.
(10/18/24) Florida Sunshine anise is a Louisiana Super Plant.
(09/27/24) We see two main types of vines in the landscape: annuals and perennials. Each requires a different removal strategy.
(Video 10/14/24) While most pollinator plants bloom during the spring, salvias keep pollinators content throughout the fall.
(Video 10/7/24) Now is a good time to get rid of different types of vines that are crawling up our trees and shrubs.
(10/04/24) Salvias such as Mexican bush sage will bloom until first frost.
(Video 9/30/24) Late summer is a great time to weed your garden beds.
(Video 9/23/24) Chrysanthemums are beautiful plants for the fall.
(09/20/24) With many colors and flower styles to choose from, chrysanthemums are a favorite fall plant.
(09/13/24) Weeds like chamberbitter and Virginia buttonweed are notorious seed spreaders. Pull them up so you don't have large populations of them next year.
(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.