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(Video 10/15/12) Crape myrtles grow well in Louisiana. Now is a great time to plant them and other hardy trees. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a strikingly attractive new crape myrtle called Black Diamond. (Runtime: 1:39)
(Video 10/22/12) The LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plants program highlights tough and beautiful plants that work well in Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill highlights the Conversation Piece azalea, a beautiful blooming machine. (Runtime: 1:47)
(Video 10/8/12) You can find cool-season vegetables at your local nurseries. Now is the time to get them planted. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides some tips for planting cole crops like cabbage and broccoli. (Runtime: 1:44)
(Video 10/01/12) You may be wondering what to do with those round green balls you see on your crape myrtles. Those are seed pods that form after blooms fade away. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill answers some common questions about crape myrtle seed pods. (Runtime: 1:43)
(Audio10/15/12) In October, gardeners can start transitioning their flower beds to cool-season plants. Look at nurseries or garden centers for the Louisiana Super Plant Sorbet viola.
(Audio 10/15/12) Caladiums are a great bedding plant for shady areas. Gardeners can dig caladium tubers this time of the year and store them for next year. Listen to learn how. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/15/12) Caladiums are a great bedding plant for shady areas. Gardeners can dig caladium tubers this time of the year and store them for next year. Listen to learn how. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio10/15/12) Spring-flowering bulbs are available at nurseries this time of the year. October until early December is a good time to plant most bulbs. Tulips and hyacinth need to be refrigerated and planted early next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio10/15/12) Spring-flowering bulbs are available at nurseries this time of the year. October until early December is a good time to plant most bulbs. Tulips and hyacinth need to be refrigerated and planted early next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio10/15/12) In October, gardeners can start transitioning their flower beds to cool-season plants. Look at nurseries or garden centers for the Louisiana Super Plant Sorbet viola.
(Audio 10/22/12) Gardeners transitioning their bedding plants may want to plant the hardy Louisiana Super Plant Sorbet viola. It is considered the best viola out there. Look for Louisiana Super Plant displays at garden centers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/22/12) Shade trees may need some care after a long summer. Trees that were affected by Hurricane Isaac may need pruning. Call a licensed arborist to help tackle this task. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/08/12) Many of the annual flowers that are grown during the summer set viable seeds. Gardeners can collect these seeds, store them during the winter, and then plant them out next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 11/5/12) The LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plants program highlights tough and beautiful plants that work well in Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill highlights the tough and beautiful Sorbet viola. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Audio 10/22/12) Gardeners transitioning their bedding plants may want to plant the hardy Louisiana Super Plant Sorbet viola. It is considered the best viola out there. Look for Louisiana Super Plant displays at garden centers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/29/12) Gardeners may notice yellow leaves on their evergreens. Sometimes this can indicate a problem, but this time of the year it is likely old leaves dying and then falling off the plant. This is natural part of the plant's lifecycle. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/29/12) Gardeners may notice yellow leaves on their evergreens. Sometimes this can indicate a problem, but this time of the year it is likely old leaves dying and then falling off the plant. This is natural part of the plant's lifecycle. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/22/12) If you look around this time of the year you may notice native wildflowers coming into bloom. You can find a variety of flowers. If you find some you like, plant your own wildflower meadow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/01/12) In October, the vegetable garden transitions to cool-season vegetables. This month gardeners can plant cole crops such as cabbage and broccoli. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/01/12) In October, the vegetable garden transitions to cool-season vegetables. This month gardeners can plant cole crops such as cabbage and broccoli. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 10/19/12) There are many reasons why we shouldn’t let weeds grow in our landscapes. Weeds, particularly in flowerbeds, shrub plantings and ground covers, cause landscapes to look unattractive and neglected.
(For Release On Or After 10/19/12) There are many reasons why we shouldn’t let weeds grow in our landscapes. Weeds, particularly in flowerbeds, shrub plantings and ground covers, cause landscapes to look unattractive and neglected.
(Audio 10/22/12) If you look around this time of the year you may notice native wildflowers coming into bloom. You can find a variety of flowers. If you find some you like, plant your own wildflower meadow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/08/12) Many of the annual flowers that are grown during the summer set viable seeds. Gardeners can collect these seeds, store them during the winter, and then plant them out next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/01/12) You may be wondering what to do with those round green balls you see on your crape myrtles. Those are seed pods that form after blooms fade away. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill answers some common questions about crape myrtle seed pods. (Runtime: 1:43)
(Audio 10/29/12) Gardeners can keep their vegetable gardens active during winter by planting cool-season vegetables in late October or early November. Listen to hear which vegetables can tolerate the cold. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/22/12) The LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plants program highlights tough and beautiful plants that work well in Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill highlights the Conversation Piece azalea, a beautiful blooming machine. (Runtime: 1:47)
(Audio 10/01/12) Find decoration inspiration in nature. Seed pods, acorns and pine cones can all be used to decorate your home. Look around outside to find what could make your inside more beautiful. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/29/12) Gardeners looking to plant an evergreen tree should consider the evergreen sweetbay magnolia. The tree is native to the state and is a Louisiana Super Plant selection for fall 2012. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/25/12) In November leaves start falling from deciduous trees. Don't leave thick layers of leaves on your lawn or ground covers. You can pick up fallen leaves with a bag attachment on a mower and use the leaves for mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 10/26/12) The Sorbet series violas are the best-flowering violas in LSU AgCenter trials. As a result, they are a fall 2012 Louisiana Super Plants selection. These vigorous plants produce inch-wide, bright flowers that cover the plant from late fall through spring.
(Audio 10/15/12) Hydrangeas are popular shrubs for shady areas. They are deciduous, dropping their leaves in winter. You can change the color of your hydrangeas by adding aluminum sulfate or lime to your soil in October and again in the spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/15/12) Crape myrtles grow well in Louisiana. Now is a great time to plant them and other hardy trees. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a strikingly attractive new crape myrtle called Black Diamond. (Runtime: 1:39)
(For Release On Or After 10/12/12) Conversation Piece azalea (Rhododendron ‘Conversation Piece’) is the first Louisiana Super Plants selection to be promoted for the fall 2012 season.
(Audio 10/15/12) Gardeners can have beautiful blooming azaleas in fall. The Encore azaleas will bloom over multiple seasons. The Robin Hill azalea, Conversation Piece, has been designated a Louisiana Super Plant and will bloom in spring and fall. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(For Release On Or After 10/05/12) It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color in the fall landscape.
(Audio 10/08/12) Spring is strawberry season in Louisiana. But if you want those berries next year, you need to plant them soon in a well-drained, sunny location. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/8/12) You can find cool-season vegetables at your local nurseries. Now is the time to get them planted. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides some tips for planting cole crops like cabbage and broccoli. (Runtime: 1:44)
(Audio 10/08/12) Tropical plants that spent the summer outdoors need to get ready for winter. Light conditions are lower indoors so prepare them by moving them to a shady location for a month or so before taking them inside. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/29/12) Louisiana gardeners can grow a crop of fall tomatoes. It's too late to plant them this season if you didn't do that already, but those who did grow a crop should harvest their tomatoes before a frost. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/01/12) Sweet peas are a cool-season annual vine that can be planted in the fall. They bloom in March and April and have a wonderful fragrance and beautiful colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/08/12) Many herbs can be planted in Louisiana in the fall. A few herb plants will generally provide all that you need. Consider planting dill, fennel, thyme and oregano. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/01/12) Fall is a big blooming period for Louisiana roses. Keep your rose bushes in good shape to get a grand floral display this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/01/12) Brown patch is a fungal disease that is common on Louisiana lawns, particularly St. Augustine. Brown patch likes mild and moist conditions. A lawn fungicide can control this disease. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/22/12) Scales are common insects are a wide variety of ornamental plants. They don't move much on plants and protect themselves under a waxy coating, so you may not notice them. Scales can be controlled with horticulture oils. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/29/12) Fall means some nice colors on trees and plants in Louisiana. If you’re one who complains there’s not enough color, you can do something about it. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you some plants that can make your landscape burst with those warm fall shades of orange, red and gold. (Runtime: 1:33)
(Audio 10/22/12) Winterizers are advertised this time of the year, but they are optional here in Louisiana. If you do winterize, chose one with low nitrogen. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/08/12) Persimmons start changing color in September, but they become ripe in October. Some will be ripe while the fruit is crisp, others must be soft before they can be eaten. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
