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(Video 1/31/11) You may have bare spots in your landscape and don’t know what to grow there. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests considering different types of ground covers. (Runtime 1:42)
(Video 1/3/11) After the Christmas holidays are over, you may wonder what to do with the various seasonal plants you’ve used to decorate your home. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers advice on which plants you should keep and which ones to throw out. (Runtime: 1:43)
(Video 1/10/11) Although evergreen holly plants have been part of Christmas holiday celebrations for centuries, you actually can enjoy them throughout the year. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends a few holly plants you can put into your landscapes now. (Runtime: 1:43)
(Video 1/17/11) Winter is a time when many outdoor plants are converted into indoor plants. Just because they’re indoors, though, doesn’t mean they won’t have insect problems. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how important it is to use the right insecticides to control pests on your houseplants. (Runtime: 1:38)
(Video 1/24/11) Indoor plants, just like outdoor plants, need all the proper nutrients and minerals to grow well. So it’s important to fertilize. But, as LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill cautions on this edition of Get It Growing, it’s very important that you fertilize indoor plants correctly. (Runtime: 1:34)
(Audio 01/03/11) Many people use plants to make their homes more festive during the holidays. Some of these plants should be discarded, but plants such as Christmas cactus or living Christmas trees can be used from year to year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 01/28 /11) It would be hard to dispute that the most popular summer-flowering shrub is the rose. Most roses need at least some annual pruning to maintain an attractive shape, remove dead wood and encourage vigorous growth and blooming.
(Audio 01/10/11) It may seem too early to talk about tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, but now is a good time to start growing transplants of these vegetable garden mainstays. They need a warm, sunny place to thrive and can be planted into the garden in eight to 10 weeks. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/31/11) Plants growing indoors can be prone to pest problems. Spider mites are tiny pests that can thrive on houseplants. Know the symptoms of spider mites and how to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/24/11) In Louisiana, gardeners prune everblooming roses in late January or early February. Roses can be pruned to reduce size, improve shape and remove old canes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/31/11) The first signs of spring usually aren't seen until a little later, but vegetable gardeners can still plant cool-season vegetables now. Root crops and leafy vegetables can be planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/31/11) Irish potatoes are easy to grow and can be very productive in the home vegetable garden. They need a well-prepared bed and full sun. It's best to use seed potatoes from a nursery or garden center. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 01/21/11) Pruning is a gardening job that is often neglected because gardeners are not exactly sure what to do. There is a great deal of confusion about how to prune, when to do it and even why pruning is done.
(Audio 01/31/11) In Louisiana, roses have two flowering periods. To prepare our roses for their early blooming season, prune them back in early February. Keep their height and shape in mind. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/10/11) Gardeners plant spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips and hyacinths during January. But these bulbs have to be chilled properly before planting. If you didn't chill them, they won't grow well. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 1/31/11) Maybe you have bare spots in your landscape and don’t know what to grow there. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests considering different types of ground covers. (Runtime 1:42)
(Audio 01/17/11) Most of the plants in your landscape are probably dormant, making it a good time to do some pruning. Have a plan when pruning, and only prune if necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 1/3/11) After the Christmas holidays are over, you may wonder what to do with the various seasonal plants you’ve used to decorate your home. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers advice on which plants you should keep and which ones to throw out. (Runtime: 1:43)
(For Release On Or After 01/14/11 ) The third Friday in January is Arbor Day in Louisiana—a day we set aside to appreciate trees and plant them. If you’re thinking about adding some trees to your existing landscape, planting should ideally be done now through early March while weather is cool and plants will have a chance to make root growth before it gets hot.
(Video 1/24/11) Indoor plants, just like outdoor plants, need all the proper nutrients and minerals to grow well. So it’s important to fertilize. But, as LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill cautions on this edition of Get It Growing, it’s very important that you fertilize indoor plants correctly. (Runtime: 1:34)
(Audio 01/24/12) Fertilizers are a tool gardeners use to provide nutrients to plants. While plants are dormant, fertilizer isn't necessary. But plants in active growth this time of year, such as cool-season bedding plants, need fertilizer now. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 1/17/11) Winter is a time when many outdoor plants are converted into indoor plants. Just because they’re indoors, though, doesn’t mean they won’t have insect problems. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how important it is to use the right insecticides to control pests on your houseplants. (Runtime: 1:38)
(Audio 01/17/11) Gardeners use a wide variety of products in the garden. Many of these have a chemical base and can break down over time. Fertilizer, however, can last a long time if stored in an airtight container. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/03/11) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of cool-season bedding plants. These plants bloom through the winter and spring. Deadhead the plants to encourage additional blooms. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 01/07/11) We are fortunate to live in a state where a mild winter climate allows us to grow camellias. The dark green, shiny, evergreen foliage alone is a beautiful addition to our landscapes. Then, during winter, we are rewarded with a fantastic floral display.
(Audio 01/03/11) Louisiana's mild winters allow gardeners to plant hardy trees and shrubs during the cool season. Consider adding roses to your landscape during January or February. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/17/11) Leaves are very valuable. If you still have plenty in your yard, you can convert these fallen leaves into compost. Take care of your compost pile to get good organic matter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/17/11) Winter is the best time to plant hardy trees and shrubs. If you have been thinking of adding a shade tree or a privacy hedge, the planting can be done this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/31/11) By this point in the winter season, most tropical plants have sustained freeze damage. You can prune herbaceous tropicals as soon as the damage occurs. Wait to prune woody tropicals until new spring growth appears. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/03/11) Lawns, which are high maintenance during summer, are relatively carefree during winter. Weeds can still be an issue this month, however. To cope with that problem, a lawn weed killer can be applied on a mild day. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/24/11) January is a great month to plant camellias. Gardeners can see the camellias in bloom now and decide what type they like best. Camellias need morning sun, afternoon shade and well-drained, acidic soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/10/11) Parsley is one of the most commonly used herbs in Louisiana cooking. It also can be used to decorate a plate or the garden. Plus, it's hardy and can thrive in the winter garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/24/11) Mealy bugs are small sucking insects that feed on plants. They can be a major problem on houseplants. Look for cottony masses on the undersides of leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/03/11) The cold weather of January limits what kind of vegetables we can plant in our gardens, but hardy vegetables such as root crops can withstand Louisiana's winter conditions. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 1/10/11) Although evergreen holly plants have been part of Christmas holiday celebrations for centuries, you actually can enjoy them throughout the year. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends a few holly plants you can put into your landscapes now. (Runtime: 1:43)
(Audio 01/17/11) A popular way to propagate plants is to use a cutting -- a piece of a plant used to make a new plant. Some plants are easily propagated from hardwood cuttings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/10/11) It's wonderful to have plants indoors. They help filter the air and and add a touch of green to our interiors. Light is a limiting factor for plants inside, however, so make sure houseplants receive adequate sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/10/11) Don't wait to plant transplants of hollyhocks, delphiniums and foxgloves. These plants need to to be in the garden before spring. The camelot foxglove, a Louisiana Super Plant, is a good choice. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 01/24/11) Winter vegetable gardens don't have as many pest problems as summer gardens, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Pests that remain active during the cold months include caterpillars, aphids, snails and slugs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
