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(04/10/26) Dragon's Breath celosia is a 2026 Louisiana Super Plant selection.
(Video 04/15/26) LSU AgCenter extension entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to control ants in our yards.
(Video 04/01/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Dragon’s Breath celosia has been chosen as this spring’s LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant.
(04/03/26) Plants like rush and dwarf palmetto can thrive in soggy areas.
(03/27/26) This magnolia is great for small yards and privacy screens.
(Video 03/30/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends some native wetland plants that will look beautiful in rainwater collection areas.
(Video 03/23/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how Teddy Bear magnolias have a smaller size, making them a better fit for yard spaces.
(03/20/26) Thorny stems and small, sour fruit are typical of rootstock species such as the trifoliate orange.
(03/13/26) Muhly grass requires a different pruning strategy than most other ornamental grasses.
(Video 03/16/2026) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to determine if those trees are actually citrus trees or citrus rootstock.
(Video 03/09/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to cut back your ornamental grasses to promote healthy re-growth later in the season.
(Video 03/01/26) AgCenter plant pathologist Raj Singh explains to horticulturist Jason Stagg, the right and wrong ways to send in plant samples to LSU's lab.
(03/06/26) Home gardeners, landscapers and anyone else who works with plants can send samples for testing at the Plant Diagnostic Center.
(02/27/26) Boxwood dieback and Phytophthora crown and root rot produce similar symptoms but require different maangement strategies.
(02/20/26) The AgCenter's Plant Diagnostic Center can test palms to determine if they have a disease such as lethal bronzing or lethal yellowing.
(02/13/26) You can sprout mirlitons and start growing vines indoors in winter.
(Video 2/08/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg meets with plant pathologist Raj Singh to talk about palm tree diseases.
(Video 2/15/26) Plant pathologist Raj Singh talks about one of the deadliest diseases to palms — boxwood dieback.
(Video 2-1-2026) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg demonstrates how to grow these squash that are also called vegetable pears.
(01/30/26) Pruning now will help ensure spring blooms.
(02/06/26) Resurrection fern can lose up to 97% of its moisture content to survive dry spells.
(Video 1-25-26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why it’s also important to prune roses in late January and early February, before Valentine’s
(01/23/26) Lichens, which don't harm trees, are made up of two symbiotic organisms.
(01/16/26) Heavy infestations can weigh down trees, affecting their overall health.
(01/09/26) Blueberries are among the easiest fruit crops home gardeners can grow.
(Video 01/18/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ball moss can be a big problem for trees.
(Video 01/11/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends taking the time to explore the fascinating world of lichens.
(Video 01/04/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how the beautiful resurrection fern gets its name.
(Video 12/28/25) Jason Stagg suggests camelia sasanquas as an excellent choice for a variety of flower colors and evergreen foliage.
(01/02/26) One of the most common mistakes is leaving trees staked too long.
(12/26/25) Sasanquas are tough and beautiful.
(12/19/25) Choosing a fruit tree variety with a chilling requirement that matches your local climate is essential for success.
(12/12/25) Parking and driving on tree roots can negatively affect trees' health.
(Video 12/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why it's a bad idea to park on tree roots.
(Video 012/11/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly stake young trees.
(12/05/25) Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti, known for blooming just in time for the holiday season, can live for many years.
(Video 12/07/25) LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist Michael Polozola explains why knowing chill hours is crucial to making the proper fruit tree selection.
(Video 11/30/25) Jason Stagg and Jessie Hoover talk about a beautiful native shrub that adds color to shade spots. It’s called oakleaf hydrangea.
(11/28/25) Gather your supplies and make a plan now.
(11/21/25) November is a good time to sow cool-season annuals, spring-blooming plants and some perennials into the garden in Louisiana.
(11/14/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg offers recommendations for bedding plants that thrive in fall and winter.
(Video:11-23-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best plants you can use to show off vibrant cool-season color.
(Video: 11-16-25) LSU Horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with extension agent Jessie Hoover about what plants work best to attract wildlife into your yard.
(11/07/25) You can incorporate plants into your garden that provide essentials for a variety of animals.
(Video: 11-9-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg shows you how to get your plants ready to avoid devastating freeze damage.
(Video:11-2-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to plant your bulbs correctly, so they provide beautiful blooms for you next year.
(10/31/25) Strawberries can be planted now through mid-November for a March to April harvest.
(10/24/25) Planting bulbs in fall sets the stage for a colorful spring.
(Video 10/26/25) Dusty miller is the fall LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant selection for 2025. Now is the time to plant it.
(Video 10/19/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a perennial native that’s easy to grow — swamp sunflower.
(10/17/25) Incorporate plants that feature the fall color palette for a seasonal update.
(10/10/25) It's a 2025 Louisiana Super Plant selection.
(Video: 10/12/25) LSU AgCenter extension agent Bert Hammett joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to discuss pre-emergent herbicides.
(10/03/25) Preemergence herbicides can help you stop weeds before they even start growing.
(09/26/25) Ryegrass thrives in cooler temperatures, and now is a good time to overseed lawns.
(Video: 09/19/2025) You might have a bird house in your yard, but have you ever considered installing a bat house?
(Video: 09/19/2025) Conventional wisdom would suggest dead trees and branches are always bad and should be removed.
(09/19/25) These flowers are a pleasant surprise in late summer and early fall in Louisiana.
(09/12/25) Louisiana irises benefit from being divided every few years.
(Video 09/15/2025) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook provides some strategies for tackling termites in a raised bed garden.
(Video 09/08/2025) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Clark Robertson explain; berries from the elderberry plant can be great for jams and syrups.
(09/05/25) Saving seeds is a time-honored practice that saves money, helps preserve genetic diversity and makes it easy to swap favorite and unique varieties.
(08/29/25) Six tasks you can do now to get ready for cooler gardening days
(07/25/25) This plant, a hybrid of two native species, features sweetly scented flowers all summer long.
(08/15/25) This disease can cause premature fall color and leaf drop in crape myrtles.
(08/22/25) Elderberry plants are a weed to some. Others value them for their small, dark berries, which are often used to make jellies, jams and syrups.
(Video 09/01/25) Horticulturist Clark Robertson explains how to handle Cercospora leaf spot on hydrangeas.
(Video 08/25/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a hybrid success story — the unique and beautiful El Niño desert orchid.
(08/08/25) Okra thrives in our hot summers and doesn't require a lot of maintenance.
(Video 08/18/25) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook discusses the importance of identifying and welcoming beneficial insects to your garden.
(Video 08/11/25) Horticulturist Clark Robertson shares some tips about growing okra and how to best harvest them.
(08/01/25) The three-cut method is a safe, effective way to remove tree branches.
(Video 08/04/25) On this edition of Get It Growing, Jason Stagg talks with Jessie Hoover about plants that help keep deer away from your landscape.
(Video 7/28/25) AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg and AgCenter horticulturist Damon Abdi discuss some steps for creating a nice hardscape in your landscape.
(07/18/25) An LSU AgCenter expert offers a four-step plan for evaluating your trees' health and potential risks.
Video (07/15/25) Jason Stagg and Hallie Dozier discuss how to assess trees and minimize damage before a hurricane.
