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Lemon sedum named 2019 Louisiana Super Plant

(03/15/19) If you’re looking for both an attractive and a low-maintenance plant for your home garden or landscape this year, then you should try lemon sedum.
Mum’s the word when the saints go marching in

(10/18/19) Chrysanthemums, commonly known as mums, go with autumn like pumpkin spice to your latte and candy corn to your trick or treat.
Plan, prepare landscape beds carefully

(03/29/19) One way to add to the beauty of the landscape and increase the value of your property is to create landscape beds.
Time to prepare your vegetable garden bed for planting

(Video 04/01/19)Heather Kirk-Ballard demonstrates how to prepare your garden bed so you can maximize the productivity of your tomatoes, squash or bell peppers.
A gardening to-do list for March

(Video 03/18/19) Heather Kirk-Ballard explains what you need to be doing now to maximize the success of your gardens and landscapes.
Louisiana Super Plant lemon sedum makes a stellar ground cover

(Video 03/11/19) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard introduces you to the vibrant Lemon Ball sedum.
Get your gardens growing this month

(03/09/19) Despite the cold weather the past few early-March days here in Louisiana, the evidence of spring is all around us. Gardening March Madness begins!
Camellias are wonderful for winter flowers

(03/01/19) It can be difficult to find appealing color in outdoor landscapes during the winter months. In the South, we are fortunate to have the camellia.

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