Get it Growing

Why we use fertilizers

(06/29/18) Using fertilizers properly is an important part of gardening, but it is almost never a matter of life and death.

Tropicals offer reliable color all summer long

(Video 6/25/18) Various tropicals will continue to offer reliable blooms of color throughout the entire summer.

Super Plant Limelight hydrangea blooms through the summer

(Video 6/18/18) The Limelight hydrangea blooms profusely throughout the entire summer.

Tackling weeds in your garden

(Video 06-11-18) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter specialist Kiki Fontenot explains how to tackle weeds before they overtake your garden.

Check your trees; summer storms and hurricanes are coming

(06/08/18) Trees with problems can be a liability during storms or hurricanes.

Water appropriately during dry weather

(06/01/18) How often we need to water our landscapes depends on such factors as temperature, rainfall, humidity, season, plant material and light intensity.