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(Video 9/9/24) Rose blooms are now waning after the long summer.
(Video 9/16/24) The summer heat has taken its toll on most summer plants, leaving landscapes looking worn out.
(Video 09/04/24) The LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
(Video 09/04/24) Optimism was high when Louisiana rice producers began harvesting their crop, but as the harvest progressed, yields started falling.
(Video 08/23/24) Hot, dry weather this month has helped Louisiana corn producers make quick work of this year's crop.
(Video 08/23/24) To help protect the forest, researchers with the LSU AgCenter are determining what insects are present there now.
(Video 08/05/24) Air plants are very unique. They don’t grow in soil like so many other plants and they can create a unique ambience for your home.
(Video 09/02/24) On this Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Will Afton explains how recycled nursery containers are just one of many options.
(Video 08/26/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Will Afton explains why proper irrigation is crucial to the survival of newly applied turfgrass sod.
(Video 08/15/24) Here are some important steps to properly prepare soil and then apply turfgrass sods into your landscape.
(Video 08/08/24) Here are some of the top grass varieties which work best in Louisiana lawns and handle warm conditions well.
(Video 08/08/24) 4-H members from several states gathered in New Orleans to participate in the Great American Seafood Cook-off.
(Video 07/29/24) Ferns are a magnificent way to add showy foliage to your patios and indoor spaces.
(Video 07/22/24) Heather Kirk-Ballard talks with entomologist Aaron Ashbrook about the best ways to destroy red ants and their nests.
(Video 07/15/24) Heather Kirk-Ballard and Aaron Ashbrook of the LSU AgCenter explain how to handle the problem of webworms in your trees.
(Video 06/27/24) So far, the weather in Louisiana has been much more conducive for growing crops, and the state’s rice crop is shaping up to be a good one.
(Video 06/27/24) The mandevilla is a beautiful, summer-blooming vine that looks fabulous on patios and courtyards. And now there are more colors to choose.
(Video 06/27/24) It's a good time to plant the newest Louisiana Super Plant, Florida Sunshine anise. It's a shrub that looks great in the fall landscape.
(Video 06/24/24) It’s Pollinator Month, and the Stokes’ aster creates lots of beautiful purple flowers to attract those pollinators.
The Texas Star hibiscus grows tall while producing some very beautiful and large flowers.
(Video 06/07/24) They are unwelcome pests trying to set up shop in our homes. This particular pest is bedbugs, and they are increasingly becoming a problem.
(Video 05/30/24) Developing rice varieties that are heat and saltwater tolerant and withstand disease and insect pests is a goal of the CRISP rice project.
(Video 05/16/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how the vitex tree shows off its beautiful flowers and conquers the heat.
(Video 05/06/24) The LSU AgCenter tests plants to find out which ones are outstanding in Louisiana landscapes.
(Video 5/13/24) The LSU AgCenter has named porterweed as a Louisiana Super Plant.
(Video 04/29/24) The plant known as Star jasmine or as Confederate jasmine didn’t even originate in the Southern United States.
(Video 04/22/24) Spring brings a seasonal resurgence to our lawns.
(Video 04/15/24) Can’t think of a plant that would work in parts of your yard where water collects?
(Video 04/08/24) When it comes to planning your landscape, there are many choices to meet your needs.
(Video 03/25/24) Spring has officially begun, so it’s time to get beautiful plants into the ground.
(Video 04/01/24) If you think all holly plants have dark green leaves, then you are mistaken.
(Video 03/21/24) Fire plays an important ecological role in managing forestland, but conducting a prescribed burn in a responsible manner involves a plan.
(Video 03/18/24) Cyber lime is a popular plant color for growers to use in the landscape.
(Video 03/18/24) Louisiana Super Plants are outstanding plants tested by the LSU AgCenter and shown to grow well in Louisiana.
(Video 03/11/24) Louisiana farmers have started planting their corn crop, and with prices somewhat depressed, acres are expected to be lower.
(Video 03/11/24) Shooting sports is one of the most popular programs in Louisiana 4-H.
(Video 3/4/24) Most of our lawns are not in tip-top shape right now.
(Video 2/25/24) As we push through the end of winter toward spring, it’s a good time to evaluate how well the plants in our landscape are doing.
(Video 02/22/24) There are a few simple tricks we can do as part of our inside daily routine to live a more healthful life.
(Video 2/15/24) February is National Feed the Bird Month.
(Video 2/12/24) There are a lot of varieties of Irish potatoes that you can grow here in Louisiana and now is a good time to plant them.
(Video 02/5/24) Plants like Louisiana irises and daylilies are some time away from producing beautiful blooms.
(Video 01/29/24) The freezes we experienced left many landscapes brown with tropical plants that look like they’re dead.
(Video 01/22/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains that in Louisiana, February is the best time to prune traditional rose bushes.
(Video 01/15/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to protect your plants from permanent damage caused by severe freeze conditions.
(Video 01/02/24) Record heat and exceptional drought played havoc on Louisiana agriculture in 2023.
(Video 01/02/24) This year’s weather has caused many challenges in Louisiana. Among other issues, it gave rise to a mosquito species that is not normally seen.
(Video 12/18/23) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard discusses the Christmas cactus which makes a great Christmas gift.
(Video 12/25/23) Ligularia, known as tractor seat plant, is great for filling large portions of your landscape with greenery throughout winter.
(Video 12/11/23) The USDA recently updated its hardiness zone maps for planting.
(Video 12/4/23) Even though it’s gotten cooler, now is a great time to put some beautiful plants into your landscape.
(Video 11/29/23) This year’s Louisiana sugarcane crop will fall short of last year’s record crop, but it isn’t as bad as many believed.
(Video 11/17/23) Understanding how to handle seafood can maintain quality and help prevent potential health issues.
(Video11/22/23) You may have noticed bigger than normal and misshapen satsumas on your citrus trees.
(Video 11/15/23) Since we’ve had some rain and cooler weather, now’s a good time to plant trees and shrubs.
(Video 11/8/23) Fall is a good time to gather colorful and abundant wildflowers that are growing almost everywhere.
(Video 11/1/23) The brutal droughts of this past year have played havoc with our lawns.
(Video 10/23/23) Mexican tarragon, also called mint marigold, is an exciting plant to grow in your yard.
(Video 10/16/23) The tropical plant duranta is a shrub that puts on a colorful show during the fall.
(Video 10/05/23) The first week of October has been declared National 4-H Week by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
(Video 10/10/23) With drought conditions persisting, it is crucial for us to adequately water our plants to maintain their health.
(Video 10/10/23) When people suffer from allergies, weeds can be a terrible nuisance.
(Video 10/05/23) Most crops in Louisiana have seen yields drop due to drought, but the cotton crop in Catahoula Parish seems to be exceeding expectations.
(Video 9/27/23) With drought conditions persisting, it is crucial for us to adequately water our plants to maintain their health.
(Video 9/20/23) Everybody loves the sight of tiny hummingbirds masterfully maneuvering around a feeder.
(Video 09/20/23) Heat stress and drought have taken their toll on Louisiana’s soybean crop. Even farmers who had access to irrigation are disappointed.
(Video 09/20/23) This year, Louisiana has seen more acres of forestland burn than ever before.
(Video 09/08/23) Irrigation was a lifeline for most of Louisiana’s sweet potato farmers. As harvest approaches, most growers think they have a decent crop.
(Video 09/08/23) Louisiana has had an unprecedented number of 100-degree days this summer, and it is taking a toll on ranchers across the state
(Video 9/13/23) With blistering heat continuing to bear down on our plants, mulches are a great way to keep moisture in the soil, while reducing temperatures.
(Video 9/6/23) If you’re looking to fill in your landscape with dependable shrubs, but you don’t want them to get too big.
(Video 8/30/23) August and early September are typically times to do pruning of your ever-blooming roses.
(Video 8/23/23) Record heat and drought has been taking its toll on plants throughout the state.
(Video 08/16/23) Gardening in high heat is not enjoyable, so why not bring your green thumb indoors? A variety of ficus plants help bring nature indoors.
(Video 08/09/23) Some drought-tolerant succulent plants not only mock the heat, but also produce showy flowers.
(Video 08/09/23) Hot and dry weather across Louisiana has made the irrigation of crops a necessity — and that’s if you are able to secure water.
(Video 08/02/23) Silver grass is a nice border grass that can offer privacy and a graceful, refined look.
(Video 07/27/23) Last year, Louisiana led the nation in sugarcane production. Much of the credit goes to the variety development at the Sugar Research Station.
(Video 07/27/23) To make new employees of NRCS aware of their role in the Louisiana Master Farmer program, a training session was held.
(Video 07/14/23) Hot, sunny weather has quickly matured rice crops across Louisiana, and combines will soon begin harvesting what is expected to be a good crop
(Video 07/14/23) The reniform and Southern root-knot nematodes are the two most common nematodes found in Louisiana agricultural fields.
(Video 07/19/23) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard talks with an arborist who explains how to remove large trees from your landscape.
(Video 07/07/23) LSU AgCenter scientists are looking at the role the micronutrient manganese and a herbicide play in soybean production.
(Video 07/07/23) Helping seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle can make their latter years more enjoyable.
(Video 07/10/23) The plum yew is an excellent low-growing shrub that spreads out beautifully in shady beds.
(Video 07/03/23) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to remove freeze-damaged branches.
(Video 06/15/23) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains what you can do to help your container plants survive the heat.
(Video 06/21/23) Sunshine Ligustrum is a tough shrub that reliably displays bright, yellow leaves with a clean, compact look.
(Video 06/12/23) When you’re gardening, you can save your back from unnecessary bending with modular raised beds.
