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Plant CSI — Do you have what it takes?

(08/30/19) Have you ever seen a plant in the landscape or garden that you thought was supposed to be green but wasn’t?
American beautyberry: a true American native

(08/23/19) A plant with a rich history, American beautyberry can be found growing in low, rich bottomlands, swamp edges, piney woods and coastal woodlands.
Time to consider fall blooming plants

(Video 8/19/19) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard introduces you to some fall blooming plants that can add color to your cool weather landscape.
Are chinch bugs sucking the life from your lawn?

(08/16/19) Chinch bug damage can be easily mistaken for lack of water and overall heat-stressed turf.
You can grow flowering plants in shady areas

(08/09/19) Growing flowers in shaded areas can be difficult. But if you’re up for the challenge, you can do it.
Cheap way to automatically water your potted plants

(Video 8/8/19) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to use some cheap materials to make a short-term, automatic watering system.
Get started on fall gardening

(08/02/19) It’s August. Here are some things you should be doing this month in the garden.

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