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(Video 02/28/11) Many nurseries are now stocked with incredible selections of rose plants. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill tells you what to look for. He also explains why it’s best to plant your roses during March, rather than waiting. (Runtime: 1:42)
(Video 02/21/11) During dreary winter days, gerbera daisies provide beautiful, diverse splashes of color on a windowsill. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to take care of your daisies as an inside plant now -- and as an outdoor plant later. (Runtime: 1:33)
(Video 2/14/11) Orchids are beautiful plants, but they have a reputation of being hard to grow. As LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out in this edition of Get It Growing, the moth orchid shatters the stereotype because it’s both beautiful and easy to grow. (Runtime: 1:42)
(Video 2/07/11) If you think all "ferns" are really ferns, then it's time to think again. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about selection and care of the hardy asparagus fern – which actually is not a fern at all. (Runtime: 1:35)
(Audio 02/07/11) While gladiolas are great summer bulbs, February is a good time to plant them. These plants bloom better in April or May rather than in the heat of summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/07/11) Bare-root roses are sold without soil around them and don't come in a container. It is important to get this type of roses planted before they wake up and begin to grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/28/11) Pre-emergence herbicides prevent weeds before they occur. Using this type of herbicide in early March will help prevent summer weed problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/21/11) One of the keys to gardening successfully is to make sure plants receive the right amount of light - not too much or too little. Plants that require full sun will not thrive in a shady area. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 2/14/11) Orchids are beautiful plants, but they have a reputation of being hard to grow. As LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out in this edition of Get It Growing, the moth orchid shatters the stereotype because it’s both beautiful and easy to grow. (Runtime: 1:42)
(Audio 02/28/11) The weeds in your lawn now are cool-season weeds. As the weather warms, they can become more of a problem. To keep them under control, prevent them from flowering and setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/28/11) Perennials can live for many years in our landscapes. Many nurseries have perennials in gallon containers that will instantly brighten up a flower bed. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 02/18/11) Gardeners often wait until April or May to purchase blooming roses from nurseries and plant them. But earlier planting has advantages. If you’re thinking about adding roses to your garden, here is some advice that will help you get them off to a good start.
(Audio 02/14/11) Gardeners considering transplanting a tree or shrub should do so before the plant wakes up and begins to grow this spring. Also, before digging up the plant, prepare its new location. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/07/11) Louisiana gardeners can grow a wide variety of fruit trees in their landscapes. February is a good time to prune fruit trees. Each tree has a particular way to prune it. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 02/11/11) Growing houseplants successfully starts with understanding their needs. Houseplants contribute to and become part of the interior decor, but they are not furniture or knickknacks. They are alive. And like all living things, they have certain requirements that must be met to be healthy.
(Video 02/21/11) During dreary winter days, gerbera daisies provide beautiful, diverse splashes of color on a windowsill. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to take care of your daisies as an inside plant now -- and as an outdoor plant later. (Runtime: 1:33)
(Audio 02/21/11) Spring-flowering bulbs planted last fall are growing and perhaps even blooming this month. Don't be concerned about late freezes damaging the foliage of these plants. But flower buds can be damaged by temperatures in the 20s or teens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/14/11) Gardeners can clip ground covers back before new growth appears. This is done to remove unattractive foliage, revive plants and control growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/21/11) Louisiana gardeners use a variety of herbaceous perennials. These plants need to be divided from time to time. Late winter is a good time to accomplish this task. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/21/11) Organic matter helps with bed preparation. So what is it? Organic matter generally is plant material that has decayed, such as compost. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 02/25/11 ) Gardeners often are faced with small areas in their landscapes. Urban lots typically are fairly small, and in older neighborhoods it is especially common for the house to occupy a large part of the lot. Even where lots are larger, restricted-space areas often need to be addressed on the small scale.
(Video 2/07/11) If you think all "ferns" are really ferns, then it's time to think again. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about selection and care of the hardy asparagus fern – which actually is not a fern at all. (Runtime: 1:35)
(Audio 02/14/11) Decorative ponds and aquatic gardens are common in today's landscapes. Fish and plants in ponds are not active in late winter and early spring, which makes it a good time to clean out ponds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/21/11) Gardeners who saved caladium tubers can start the tubers indoors. When started early, they'll already be sprouted when planted in April. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 02/04/11) Most Louisiana landscapes contain a variety of perennials, and February is a good time to transplant or divide them. Now through April also is an excellent time to add new perennials to garden.
(Audio 02/07/11) During the cool season, we can have a difficult time deciding what to plant in shady areas. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has a few ideas. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/14/11) Areas of the United States are designated as various hardiness zones, based on the lowest average winter temperature that occurs in the area. North Louisiana is in zone 8, and south Louisiana is in zone 9. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/14/11) If you are considering planting a tree, do so this month. That will give it time to get established before the summer. Hear more from LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill to find out the proper way to plant a tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/07/11) Hydrangeas are wonderful summer-flowering shrubs for shade to partly shaded areas. The color of the flowers depends on the pH of the soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 02/28/11) Roses perform better when they are fertilized. They produce larger and more attractive flowers. Any general-purpose fertilizer that has the nutrients your soil needs will work. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 02/28/11) Many nurseries are now stocked with incredible selections of rose plants. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill tells you what to look for. He also explains why it’s best to plant your roses during March, rather than waiting. (Runtime: 1:42)
(Audio 02/28/12) March is an active month in the home vegetable garden. Gardeners can start planting warm-season vegetables. By planting early, you can get the harvest in before it gets too hot. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
