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Not too late to add summer color

(Video 07/30/18) Now is an ideal time to go to your nursery to select flowers that will add great color to your landscape – colors that can last until October.
Don’t let poison ivy hurt you

(07/27/18) Poison ivy is very abundant in urban, suburban and rural landscapes. Keep a sharp eye out for this plant.
Begonias thrive in summer shade

(Video 7/23/18) With their beautiful flowers and interesting leaves, begonias are some of the most common plants used in shady home gardens.
Here’s why mushrooms show up in the landscape

(07/20/18) After a rainy period in summer, we typically see mushrooms popping up everywhere.
Texas Star hibiscus blooms and thrives in summer heat

(Video 7/16/18) The Texas Star hibiscus is an ideal plant for beauty and reliability throughout the heat of summer, and it even grows well in wet soils.
Plan for vacation plant care

(07/13/18) When planning a vacation, make arrangements to have someone take care of your plants.
Guacamole hosta offers tropical look, dependability

(Video 07/09/18) On this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to this dependable, shade-loving plant that sounds like
Kids can learn in the garden

(07/06/18) You can introduce your youngsters to the joys of gardening and at the same time exercise their bodies and brains.
Hydroponic gardening can be rewarding

(Video 07/02/18) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Lee Rouse explains the concept of growing plants in water.
Limelight hydrangea named Louisiana Super Plant

(06/15//18) An outstanding new hydrangea called Limelight has been named a Louisiana Super Plant selection by the LSU AgCenter.

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