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Harvesting rainwater is a conservation technique to combat increased water demand, water quality issues and scarcity of water resources.
Monstera requires a well-drained, acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic material. It loves bright, indirect sunlight - the prefect indoor plant.
Here are specific tips for keeping your landscape plants alive during an extended period of drought.
It is normal for your lawn to lose its color and go brown during periods of drought. View these tips for supplemental irrigation to reduce dead grass.
Droughts are rare incidents in Louisiana for extended periods of time. Nevertheless, they do occur, and gardeners must be prepared.
The perennial nature of fruit production guarantees that an orchard is going to experience drought stress at some point. Check out these tips to help your crop.
Lack of rain coupled with extreme heat during a growing season will negatively affect a pecan crop and may even have lingering negative effects.
Lawn care contractors manage and maintain several sites; however, issues from one property may pose problems on other sites if not properly addressed.
Insects in the garden can be both a benefit and a burden.
Many of us have encountered a tree with a noticeably deformed root system.
The feverfew "Sunny Ball" is a charming plant known for its showy, yellow ball-like blooms.
The strawflower "Raspberry Rose" is a beautiful species, known for its vibrant raspberry rose-colored blooms and the papery texture of its petals.
One way to combat disease in the landscape is by implementing sanitizing procedures into your operation.
Statice is a beautiful and ancient plant known for its vibrant blooms and enduring beauty.
Paved surfaces are synonymous with modifying natural water flow patterns, preventing infiltration and percolation of rain and runoff water into soils.
Pergolas are simple structures comprised of columns and posts that support beams or a lattice overhead. They create the feeling of an enclosed ambiance.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Curated list to help gardeners with plant identification and landscape solutions.
Louisiana Home Lawn Series: A guide to maintaining a healthy Louisiana lawn.
The mayhaw tree is the official state fruit tree in Louisiana.
Gardening tips for Louisiana homeowners.
A French drain is a system that can help alleviate concerns of excess water by providing an avenue to evacuate water from saturated areas.
A valuable resource in maintaining this sharp scenery is the use of landscape bed edging.
Cool-season color is an unheralded hero in the landscape.
Another common northern climate perennial, delphiniums are typically strangers in the Deep South.
Well known as a perennial in many northern climates, columbine makes an elegant annual addition to the cool-season southern garden.
Gulf Coast muhly grass, or simply muhly grass, is one of the absolute greatest ornamental grasses for Louisiana landscapes.
Amazon dianthus is a cool-season perennial in the Louisiana climate.
Violas have been a long-time cool-season favorite and a go-to plant for the southern garden.
Indian blanket flower, or blanket flower, gaillardia is a wildflower species native to the southern plains region of the United States.
Peggy Martin roses are a robust and recognizable feature in the Louisiana landscape with showy, fragrant pink flowers.
Just because the sun is setting doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your landscape.
A deck is a wonderful addition to a landscape, providing an elevated perch to observe the property, entertain guests or enjoy nature while relaxing.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Louisiana.
Proper pruning of trees can create a desirable form or growth habit, rejuvenate older trees, and remove unhealthy and unsightly branches.
Proper landscape bed preparation is imperative to the establishment of a healthy landscape, however, there is no single method to follow.
Adding a hardscape patio provides an aesthetically pleasing, functional outdoor space to enjoy with friends and family.
Gardeners could use a spade instead of a hoe when weeding the garden. Both tools are quite similar in shape, yet the hoe is purpose-built for this type of work.
Marigolds originated in the Americas but naturalized in portions of India, North Africa and Europe as early as the 16th century.
Bird’s nest fungi are fascinating mushrooms that obtain their nutrients from decomposing organic matter. They do not harm plants and animals.
This publication answers common muscadine growing questions. So, grab a glass of muscadine wine or juice and get ready to grow your own crop!
Summer gardening tips for homeowners in Southeast Louisiana.
Summer gardening tips for homeowners in Northwest Louisiana.
Summer gardening tips for homeowners in Northeast Louisiana.
This publication is the third in a series addressing best management practices for Louisiana and Mississippi golf courses.
Leafy green vegetables seem to have caught the world’s attention. Demand is growing stronger, but how can we make year-round production possible?
Summer gardening tips for homeowners in Central Louisiana.
Summer gardening tips for homeowners in Southwest Louisiana.
Create a sustainable garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticulture practices.
A composting series titled Benefits of Maintaining Soil Health fact sheet with information about organic matter, filtration, micro-ogranisms and water retention
Composting Series: Compost Moisture Content fact sheet with photo examples of compost moisture content.
A Composting Series fact sheet about worm castings.
A composting series fact sheet on reducing odor in compost systems.
Compost tea is a liquid extract made by steeping compost in water using a variety of preparation methods.
A fact sheet for backyard composting which includes information on compost tumblers, dual compost tumblers, static compost nin and vericomposting compost bin.
Composting Series: How to Store and Handle Compost Materials fact sheet includes information about wet and dry compost materials.
A Composting Series fact sheet about a three-bin system, including photographic examples of the bins.
Composting Series: Compost Feed Stock-How to calculation the proportions of raw materials for composting includes formulas.
Composting Series: Active vs. Passive Composting fact sheet includes information about active (hot) and passive (cold) composting.
A composting series fact sheet about Food Safety Issues Related to Compost. The fact sheet includes information about treated and untreated compost.
A Composting Series fact sheet on how to build an aerated static compost pile.
Few trees invoke the feeling of the old Southern homestead like our native Southern magnolia, and Little Gem is no exception.
Spring gardening tips for homeowners in Southeast Louisiana.
Spring gardening tips for homeowners in Southwest Louisiana.
Spring gardening tips for homeowners in Northwest Louisiana.
Spring gardening tips for homeowners in Northeast Louisiana.
Spring gardening tips for homeowners in Central Louisiana.
A guide to maintaining a healthy Louisiana lawn.
Slime molds are very common during extended periods of overcast skies and warm and wet weather.
Sooty molds are non-plant-pathogenic fungi that grow superficially as a thin black layer on leaves, fruit, twigs and stems of various crop plants or trees.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Southwest Louisiana.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Southeast Louisiana.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Northwest Louisiana.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Northeast Louisiana.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Central Louisiana.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Create a Sustainable Garden by improving soil health, relying on local resources, and practicing environmentally sound horticultural practices.
Vitex is a tough shrub or tree that can withstand a variety of conditions.
Begonias are a popular shade garden plant in Louisiana with assorted colors, shapes and patterns of leaves available.
Altheas, also known as Rose of Sharon, are deciduous flowering shrubs, producing large summer blooms typical of the Hibiscus genus, and a classic specimen in so
