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Growing an edible landscape

(06/28/19) A great way to minimize your landscape inputs while maximizing your garden’s outputs is to use plants that are edible.

Angelonias paint pastel colors into your landscape

(Video 6/26/19) Angelonias provide a beautiful, diverse array of color in the landscape and is a great choice for the summer heat.

Help your muscadines grow effectively

(Video 2/26/19) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains what you can do to help your muscadines grow more effectively.

Did somebody say turn up the heat?

(06/21/19) How do we get our plants through this hot summer, especially in extended periods of drought followed by downpours?

How are your squash doing?

(06/14/19) Are your squash, cucumbers or watermelon plants not producing fruit this summer?

Distylium shrub has unique swirling growth

(Video 06/24/19) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard introduces you to an excellent alternative shrub with a unique, swirling growth pattern.

Shoal Creek vitex gives shade and beautiful blooms

(Video 06/17/19) Thinking of adding a beautiful shrub into your landscape? Then the Louisiana Super Plant Shoal Creek vitex is an excellent choice.

Try distylium for foundation planting

(06/07/19) Distylium is a native of China and a member of the witch hazel family.

Ornamental corn has leaves and ears that pop with color

(Video 06/10/19) Horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard meets with vegetable expert KiKi Fontenot to discuss the merits of growing ornamental corn.

It’s about time to pick your blueberries

(Video 06/03/19) If you’ve got established blueberry plants in the ground, it’s almost time to harvest their sweet, tangy fruits.

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