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Some organic herbicides can damage your landscape

[Video](1-06-20), LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard visits with weed scientist Ron Strahan as they explore organic herbicides.
What to do with leaves on the ground?

[Video](12-30-19)LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains the benefits of leaves and the best way to dispose of them.
Poinsettias bring the colors of Christmas

[Video](12-2-19) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard visits a local grower to find out how they keep up with the demand for seasonal poinsettias
How to make your own Christmas wreath

[Video](12-16-19) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard shows you how to create beautiful Christmas decorations from evergreen tree branches.
Take steps to winterize your vegetable garden

[Video](11-23-19)LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard offers tips for winterizing your garden crops — so they can survive and flourish.
Don’t overlook this ornamental tree with edible fruit

(12/20/19) Loquat trees are in full bloom right now, and the penetrating fragrance has called the bees out on warm days.
Plant pecan trees in winter

(12/27/19) Winter is the best time for planting trees, and pecans are no exception.
Winter’s not the time to quit in the landscape

(12/13/19) The winter months provide us an opportunity to focus on landscape planning, planting and maintenance.
Get crafty with evergreen holiday decorations

(12/06/19) You can create an evergreen wreath or swag with a few inexpensive floral materials and plant cuttings from the landscape.

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