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| [Image: 2009 Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar Cover Photo]Louisianians encouraged to ‘Get It Growing’; LSU AgCenter publishes 2009 calendar (Distributed 10/08/08) People in Louisiana love their gardens, and it shows in the new 2009 Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar from the LSU AgCenter. Inspiring photos of flowers, plants and lawns are just a few of the reasons Louisiana gardeners and calendar lovers alike have made the calendar a perennial favorite. |
| Plant sweet peas for an attractive and fragrant vine (Audio 10/06/08) Sweet peas are one of the most outstanding annual, flowering vines we can grow here in Louisiana. They are attractive for both the color and the fragrance they provide. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Clean up summer perennials (Audio 10/06/08) Most summer-blooming perennials have stopped blooming by now. This is a good time to tidy up around where these plants were flourishing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spread mulch to inhibit weed growth (Audio 10/06/08) Mulches are one of the most important gardening techniques we use in our landscapes. Mulches are particularly useful in supressing weed growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant strawberries now to enjoy them in the spring (Audio 10/06/08) Ripe strawberries are one of spring's greatest treats. Louisiana gardeners can enjoy the freshest strawberries by growing their own in their home gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare tropical plants for winter indoors (Audio 10/06/08) Louisiana gardeners use tropical plants in containers outside during the summer. You should begin preparing these plants if you plan to keep them inside during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| [Image: Fall Roses]Fall is a good time to plant roses (Video 10/06/08) Most people plant roses in the spring. That’s a good time to plant them; but fall also is an excellent season to get your rose plants into the ground. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the advantages of planting fall roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
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| Dig up caladium tubers to prevent rot during cool months (Audio 09/29/08) We plant caladiums because of the colorful leaves they produce, and they make shaded areas more attractive. These plants grow from tubers much like potatoes. You can use that tuber to grow your caladiums in the following years, but you may need to dig it up and store it this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try amazing amaryllis fall to spring (For Release On Or After 10/31/08) Few flowering bulbs can surpass the stately beauty of the amaryllis. Typically blooming in April, this popular bulb is a star performer in the spring garden. |
| Decorate your yard with cool-season color (For Release On Or After 10/24/08) The seasons are changing, and we are entering a transitional period in the flower garden when warm-season bedding plants begin to fade and cool-season bedding plants are planted to provide fall, winter and spring color. |
| Lawn care is a fall-time job (For Release On Or After 10/17/08) As the days shorten and temperatures gradually become cooler, it is apparent summer is finally ending. Lawn care definitely begins to change during this time of year. |
| Herbicides – a chemical answer to weed control (For Release On Or After 10/10/08)In my previous column I discussed weed control in the landscape. I focused primarily on preventive and corrective methods of controlling weeds without using herbicides. |
| Don’t let weed woes get you down (For Release On Or After 10/03/08) There are lots of reasons why we shouldn’t let weeds grow in our landscapes. |
| Start transplants off on the right path (Audio 09/29/08) Louisiana gardeners use transplants to establish many vegetables and bedding plants. Transplants normally are young plants grown from seeds in a container and then added to your garden. It is very important that you get these transplants off to a good start. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Avoid fertilizing summer-flowering bulbs during fall (Audio 09/29/08) Many summer-flowering bulbs will continue to bloom well into the fall. Even though they are still growing and blooming, they are reaching the end of their season. October is not a good time to fertilize these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant cool-season vegetables in October (Audio 09/29/08) October is when we really begin to focus on cool-season plantings in our vegetable garden. You may still have some fall peppers and tomatoes in your garden, but for the purposes of planting you should really focus on the cool-season vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Save seeds for new plantings (Audio 09/29/08) Gardeners often purchase the seeds they need to grow flowers or vegetables from seed racks at a local nursery. They may also mail-order seeds. And there are occasions when it's possible to save seeds from plants in your garden and use them for new plantings. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| [Image: Warm or Cool Season Plants]Transition to cool weather brings decisions for gardeners (Video 09/29/08) As temperatures begin to transition and the weather goes from being warmer to cooler, it’s a tricky time to decide what’s best to plant in your flower gardens. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the pros and cons of planting cool- and warm-season bedding plants this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Evaluate plants in flower beds (Audio 09/22/08) Late summer is a great time to evaluate the flower beds in your landscape. There are a variety of things you should make notes on, such as the performance of the plants found in the beds and which plants were succesful and which ones you won't plant again. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Evaluate your landscape for shade needs (Audio 09/22/08) The prime tree-planting season is right around the corner. It is best to plant trees and shrubs from November into the early part of December. While it is still too hot to actually plant trees, it would be a good idea to evaluate your landscape now and find out where you may need more shade. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Garlic is a low-maintenance vegetable (Audio 09/22/08) Garlic is an outstanding vegetable with all kinds of health benefits. Most people don't know how easy it is to plant and maintain in their own vegetable gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Dry weather means frequent watering of your landscape (Audio 09/22/08) September and October are transitional months in Louisiana. We begin to cycle out of summer's intense heat as we see cooler weather move in. We also may notice much drier weather, which means you will find yourself watering your garden more frequently. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Divide Louisiana iris while summer heat keeps them dormant (Audio 09/22/08) The Louisiana iris is one of the most beautiful perennial flowering plants you can plant in your garden. Since these plants are native to Louisiana, it's easy to see why they do so well here. They go dormant in the summer. This means if you have been looking to transplant your iris, now is the time to do so. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist gives lesson in root structure of trees (Video 09/22/08) After the hurricane force winds Louisiana had in September, scores of dead trees are sprawled on lawns and at curbs. Some are even on homes. But amidst the destruction LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has an important lesson -- in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Try to salvage young trees (Video 09/15/08) Fallen and leaning trees serve as reminders of Hurricane Gustav’s destructive power. But should all of these trunks end up in garbage piles? In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how small trees that have bent or toppled might still be saved. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Watch out for lace bugs in your azaleas (Audio 09/15/08) Azalea lace bugs are the leading insect pest of azaleas in Louisiana. These lacy-winged insects live on the underside of the plant's leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Repot container plants before roots become too large (Audio 09/15/08) Container plants offer many benefits. They can embellish an area where plants won't grow, and they are easily movable. One of the drawbacks of growing plants in containers is that the root system eventually will outgrow the container. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Storing caladiums keeps tubers healthy (Audio 09/15/08) Caladiums are one of the most reliable summer bedding plants for adding color to shady areas in our landscapes. In September, caladiums become dormant, and we must decide whether to remove them from the landscape for storing or allow them to remain in the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Azalea varieties offer fall blooms (Audio 09/15/08) In the past, azaleas flowered in one huge gush in late March and into early April. Now gardeners can plant new groups of azaleas that will bloom in the spring and again in the fall. (Runtime:60 seconds) |
| Plant peach trees to enjoy the ripest peaches (Audio 09/15/08) Everybody loves a fresh and juicy tree-ripened peach. A peach tree is a popular item to grow in home landscapes. You can plant one in your landscape, but, before you do, be aware that peach trees can have insect and disease problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spread mulch to prevent weed growth (Audio 09/08/08) Mulches are materials spread over soil in our landscape beds and gardens. One of a mulch's most important benefits is weed control. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watch for chinch bugs in September (Audio 09/08/08) If we have a hot and dry September, there is a good chance chinch bugs will be prevalent in our lawns. A possible sign you have chinch bugs is an area of dead grass that starts small and rapidly begins to enlarge. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Properly prepare beds for cool-season plants, vegetables (Audio 09/08/08) Lousiana gardeners can do a lot of planting in new beds from September on into November. This includes cool-season vegetables and bedding plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Use caution when pruning shrubs and shearing hedges (Audio 09/08/08) September ushers in a changing of the seasons to some degree. Remember that most flowering trees and shrubs have already set their buds. Anything that blooms from October to May should not be pruned now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take precautions with fall fertilizing (Audio 09/08/08) September weather in Louisiana is not typically fall-like, but the shorter days tell our plants it is time to slow down and prepare for winter. This means you should be careful when choosing what to fertilize. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Direct seed cucumbers for greater quality (Video 09/08/08) If you haven’t started your fall vegetable garden yet, now is a good time to plant it. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides you with tips on getting your fall cucumbers planted. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Many plants are part of the onion family (Audio 09/01/08) Many plants are part of the onion family, and we can grow these in our home vegetable gardens. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers help with planting these potent vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watch for lawn fungus with heavy rain (Audio 09/01/08) During late summer, it is not unusual to have a lot of afternoon showers. This can often lead to increasingly soggy conditions and eventually lawn fungus. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Be careful when building around trees (Audio 09/01/08) Mature trees are one of the most valuable and irreplaceable things in your landscape. When adding to your home or doing new construction, it is important to be careful when working around these trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pecan trees are great for your landscape (Audio 09/01/08) Louisiana gardeners love pecans, and the pecan tree can be a nice addition to your landscape. There are a couple things you should keep in mind when growing a pecan tree, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides tips in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Growing fall tomatoes and peppers (Video 09/01/08) With fall fast approaching, it’s a great time to grow a vegetable garden in Louisiana. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to choose the right fall tomatoes and bell peppers and how to plant them correctly. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| September brings options for planting vegetables (Audio 09/01/08) There are a wide variety of vegetables you can plant in September. You can plant both warm-season and cool-season vegetables at this time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| You can create bird habitats (For Release On Or After 09/26/08) Birds can contribute wonderful things to the enjoyment of a landscape, such as movement, color, sounds and even pest control. The presence of birds is almost universally welcome among gardeners. Gardeners can even go so far as to design and plant landscapes that are particularly attractive to birds. |
| It’s time to think about landscaping (For Release On Or After 09/19/08) When it comes to home landscaping, many gardeners remain confused about how to create what they want. The important thing to remember is that developing an attractive, properly functioning landscape is best done using a process. |
| Enjoy native wildflowers (For Release On Or After 09/12/08) Roadsides and meadows come alive with colors of native wildflowers in September, October and November. Gardeners – who sometimes struggle to create beautiful displays of flowers in their landscapes – often marvel at the way nature seems to achieve such beauty without effort. |
| Dealing with storm-damaged trees (For Release On Or After 09/05/08) September is one of our most active months for tropical storms and hurricanes. Trees are particularly vulnerable to the effects of high winds and sustain various types of damage as a result. |
| Make sheltered nursery plants into hardy transplants (Audio 08/25/08) When you buy transplants from your local nursery or gardening center, it is important to remember that those transplants have lived a very sheltered life. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take notes on how heat affects your garden (Audio 08/25/08) Intense heat in mid-August is stressful for our landscape. This may, however, be a good time to go around your garden and take notes on how your plants are doing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Recycle grass clippings back into your lawn (Audio 08/25/08) You have been mowing your lawn all summer. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulurist Dan Gill talks about what to do with the grass clippings. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Landscape horticulture research helps 'green industry' (Video 08/18/08) How do nursery and landscape operations choose many of the plants they sell? In this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the LSU AgCenter provides research-based information that helps the green industry sell the best plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Protect your houseplants from pests (Audio 08/18/08) It is a common misconception that houseplants are well-protected from insects.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Repot container plants (Audio 08/11/08) Most of us utilize container plants both inside our homes and outside on our patios and decks. Eventually these plants will outgrow their container, and it becomes necessary to repot them.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hidden lily ginger easy to grow (Video 08/11/08) Many plants have unusual qualities that set them apart from others. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to hidden lily ginger, which hides a lovely secret. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Divide Louisiana irises (Audio 08/11/08) The Louisiana iris is a popular native perennial. The provide beautiful flowers for for our spring gardens. Now is a good time to trim off any unattractive foliage as the plant is dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Know when to harvest pears (Audio 08/11/08) Pear trees are one of the easier and more reliable fruit trees that you can grow in your Louisiana landscape. In August pears begin to ripen and we know when to harvest by a color change. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Now is a great time to care for your ferns (Audio 08/11/08) Ferns are a valuable plant when it comes to planting in shaded areas. This is a great time to care for your ferns because it is much nicer to work in these shaded areas instead of in full sun.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Plant milkweed to attract monarch butterflies (Audio 08/11/08) Many Louisiana gardeners plant milkweed in their gardens. Milkweed provides both nectar and a larval food source for the monarch butterfly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant coleus for colorful foliage (Audio 08/04/08) Coleus is grown for its attractive and colorful foliage. Many of the varieties are adapted to full sun, but one popular variety must be grown in the shade. (Runtime:60 seconds) |
| Young trees need extra care during summer (Audio 08/04/08) Young trees need extra care to grow well their first few years. It is crititcal to water them in the summer, especially the first year that the tree is in the ground. (Runtime:60 seconds) |
| Container plants need frequent watering (Audio 08/04/08) Container plants require extra care during the summer. They can dry out quicker than our plants in the ground. The frequent watering also leeches nutrients out of the container. (Runtime:60 seconds) |
| Eggplants, bell peppers become less productive in the heat (Audio 08/04/08) Three of the most popular vegetables for home gardeners to grow are tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants. Eggplants and bell peppers will often survive the summer in pretty good shape. (Runtime:60 seconds) |
| Plant fall tomatoes (Audio 08/04/08) Louisiana gardeners often focus on growing tomatoes in the spring and early summer. Gardeners also can grow a fall tomato crop from transplants. (Runtime:60 seconds) |
| Formosan lilies are Easter lilies on steroids (Video 08/04/08): It’s not Easter season, but you might have spotted what looks like Easter lilies growing in landscapes. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Dan Gill clarifies whether or not Easter lilies are really growing in Louisiana during the summertime. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
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| Follow these tips for late-summer gardening, dividing Louisiana irises (For Release On Or After 08/29/08) Plants under heat stress are weakened, and we generally see an increase in disease and insect problems at the end of the summer. Keep your eye out for pests. |
| Don’t be your plants’ worst enemy (For Release On Or After 08/22/08) You must be careful with several things you may do in your yard or garden to avoid damaging your plants. Here are a few things to be aware of. |
| Container plants enhance outdoor landscapes (For Release On Or After 08/15/08) Growing plants outdoors in containers is popular for a variety of reasons. In-ground beds are not always available where you would like to grow plants. |
| It’s time to start late-summer vegetable gardens (For Release On Or After 08/08/08) There is something particularly satisfying about putting quality, nutritious food on the table as a direct result of your gardening efforts. August is a transitional time in the vegetable garden. |
| Gingers are a snap to grow (For Release On Or After 08/01/08) Months of hot, humid weather make summers in Louisiana a challenge to many of the plants in our gardens. As other plants languish in the heat, a wonderful group of plants called gingers thrive and delight us with bold foliage and attractive flowers. |
| Attract butterflies with colorful plant (Video 07/28/08) Want a flowering plant that’s hardy, colorful and, as a bonus, attractive to butterflies? In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to that plant -- the butterfly bush. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Summer heat helps insects, diseases multiply (Audio 07/28/08) Insect pests have a lot of time to develop their populations over the summer due to the lengthy period where it is very hot. In addition, disease organisms actually do the same thing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Planting vegetables in August can have its rewards (Audio 07/28/08) August is so hot that you may not want to go out and plant anything in your vegetable garden, but if you do, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says there are some great options you can pursue. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spider mites, whiteflies can be problems when populations are large (Audio 07/28/08) Two pests that are destructive and cause a lot of problems this time of year are spider mites and whiteflies. These insects build in numbers through the summer growing season. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Be on the lookout for chinch bugs (Audio 07/28/08) Chinch bugs are a leading lawn insect pest in Louisiana, particularly for St. Augustine lawns. Be on the lookout for signs of the pests. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Now is a good time to cut back leggy warm-season plants (Audio 07/28/08) Louisiana gardens experience a very long summer growing season. From April through October we can expect our warm-season bedding plants to provide color for our landscape. But they can get leggy and need to be cut back this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Don't neglect your landscape during summer heat (Audio 07/21/08) Even though it's very hot outside, we still need need to take care of our landscapes. There are many things to take into consideration as you go through your July gardening checklist. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawn mushrooms can be bothersome (Audio 07/21/08) Having issues with lawn mushrooms? Unfortunately, there is not a lot you can do to prevent them. But if you have pets or small children, it is best to gather and dispose of them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Bring flowers indoors to brighten your home (Audio 07/21/08) It is no crime to cut flowers from our landscape for indoor use. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says a vase of homegrown flowers can really brighten a room and he offers advice for cutting flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Cuttings create new plants for your landscape (Audio 07/21/08) Many shrubs can be propagated by cuttings during the month of July. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says this is great, because it's like getting free plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Basil is popular choice in herb gardens and it's great for summer (Audio 07/21/08) Basil is one of the more popular herbs found in herb gardens. It is a warm-season annual that loves the heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant ruellia for a heat-tolerant flower (Video 07/21/08) If you’re looking for a hardy plant that grows well in full sun to part shade, ruellia -- also called Mexican petunia -- is a great pick. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains this flowering plant does well in the summer heat. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Plant pumpkins now so they are mature in October (Audio 07/14/08) Planting and growing pumpkins is a a great project for kids to do at home during the summer. It is not difficult, and planting them in July will ensure they are ready for Halloween. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fresh figs are delightful in July (Audio 07/14/08) Almost everyone loves figs, and harvesting figs from a backyard fig tree is one of the great delights of July. Fresh figs have many different uses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Purslane and portulaca are related but very different (Video 07/14/08) Purslane and Portulaca are both low-growing, spreading plants. They both produce bright flowers -- and they’re related to each other. But they’re not the same. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains their differences in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 secondS) |
| Blackberries have unique qualities (Audio 07/14/08) Blackberries are a productive fruit that are easily manageable in the home garden. Improved cultivars help produce much larger blackberries that are of higher quality than the wild types. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Webbing on trees may be a sign of bark lice (Audio 07/14/08) It is not uncommon to see patches of fine silver webbing on the trunks of your trees from midsummer through fall. The webbing is made by tiny insects, and if you look very closely, you can actually see them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hydrangeas, gardenias are setting next year's flower buds now (Audio 07/14/08) Two great flowering shrubs that we use in our southern landscapes are gardenias and hydrangeas. It is important to remember these plants set their flower buds for next year's blooming now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| La. gardeners use variety of daisies in summer flower gardens (Video 06/07/08) The daisy, which literally means “day’s eye,” is a great flowering plant for the summer months. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horiculturist Dan Gill describes some of the different types of daisies you can choose for your garden. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Use ground covers to prevent dead areas in shaded lawns (Audio 07/07/08) The trees in your landscape grow larger every year. As time goes by, the shade the trees provide will begin to kill your lawn. Ground covers can bring life to these shady areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| White trails could be a sign of leaf miners (Audio 07/07/08) Leaf miners generally are the larva of tiny flies that lay their eggs on the leaves of plants. The insects burrow into the leaves and eat the tissue of the leaves -- leaving a trail. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer takes toll on flower beds (Audio 07/07/08) Heat begins to take its toll on the plants in our gardens this time of year. Just imagine standing in your garden all day long without air conditioning. That’s exactly what your plants have to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mulch helps prevent weed growth (Audio 07/07/08) Whoever made up the old adage “a job well done doesn’t have to be done again” never weeded a garden. You can pull up every weed you see and come back a week later only to find new weeds. But mulch can suppress weed growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Lift potted plants off wooden surfaces (Audio 07/07/08) Beautiful containers of flowering or foliage plants can add a lot to outdoor decks and living areas. But placing these containers directly on wooden decks can create stains or cause the wood to rot. Use "feet" to lift pots off the deck (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| You can reduce garden pest problems (For Release On Or After 07/25/08) Wherever you go in America, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with. Still, it seems like we have more than our share of insects, diseases and weeds in Louisiana. |
| Southern peas – a great summertime vegetable (For Release On Or After 07/18/08) Many vegetables planted in spring are finishing or already have reached the end of their productive season. Once the harvest is finished, they should be removed from the garden. |
| Removing faded flowers has benefits (For Release On Or After 07/11/08) Deadheading is an important but often neglected gardening technique. It refers to pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant as it blooms. |
| Create a hummingbird-friendly garden (For Release On Or After 07/04/08) Few sights are more thrilling in the garden than rapidly moving hummingbirds darting among the flowers. |
| Plant maypop for a nonaggressive vine (Video 06/30/08) Maypop is a beautiful vine that's native to Louisiana. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how this plant is both useful and symbolic. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Plant trees to reduce home energy costs (Audio 06/30/08) Keeping your home cool this time of year can be expensive. You can reduce the cost and beautify your landscape by planting trees that will shade your home. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Tomato quality decreases after June (Audio 06/30/08) Tomato production peaks in early June. The plants are most productive in May and June. Then production and quality begin to slip in late June and July. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watch for webbing on pecan trees (Audio 06/30/08) Unsightly webs generally are just a part of growing pecan trees. These also show up on other types of trees like river birches. Caterpillars called fall webworms create these webs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Frequent mowing keeps lawns healthy (Audio 06/30/08) Mowing is the most important lawn chore during the summer months. The most common mistake people make is allowing their lawns to grow too tall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners can direct seed many vegetables in July (Audio 06/30/08) Despite the heat, gardeners can plant plenty of vegetables this time of the year. You can direct seed many of these vegetables right into the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pintas requires little attention (Audio 06/23/08) Pintas are a wonderful warm-season bedding plant. They don't have any major insect or disease problems. All the plants need is a well-prepared bed in a place where they can get full sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Not every tomato flower produces fruit (Audio 06/23/08) Tomatoes are a wonderful, productive and very popular home garden vegetable. One of the most common problems associated with this plant is its flowers falling off. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune once-blooming roses now so they flower next summer (Audio 06/23/08) The roses we grow in our landscapes can be divided into two types: everblooming roses and once-blooming roses. Once-blooming roses put on a grand display of flowers in spring, and now is the time to prune these roses. This gives them time to establish new growth for next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Water plants properly (Audio 06/23/08) An important part of successfully gardening is learning to water your plants properly. Doing it correctly is not complicated, but during hot, dry weather watering appropriately can make a world of difference to the health of the plants in your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Removing knees does not damage cypress tree (Audio 06/23/08) The baldcypress is Louisiana's state tree and is a popular tree to plant in landscapes. The knees that grow from a cypress tree can create a nuisance in the landscape, but removing them really does no harm. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 'Spider lily' can describe many different plants (Audio 06/23/08) If you mention the name spider lily, you’ve described a number of different plants. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about a spider lily that’s native to the Caribbean, even though it grows like it's right at home here in Louisiana. (Runtime: 1 Minute, 30 seconds) |
| Wishbone flower provides summer color (Video 06/16/08) For waves of beautiful flowers during the summer months, there’s no better plant than the torenia or wishbone flower. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out reasons why these plants are a great choice for your summer landscape. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Lightning can be hazardous to your trees (Audio 06/16/08) Trees are the most valuable and irreplaceable part of our landscape, particularly mature trees. Summer thunderstorms are not uncommon, and trees can be victims of lightning strikes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pot feet prevent wood rot (Audio 06/16/08) Many of us enjoy dressing up our decks with potted plants. Pots of blooming plants can really add a lot of greenery to an otherwise barren wooden surface, but you want to be careful so they don't damage the wood. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caterpillars are a major pest of ornamentals and vegetables (Audio 06/16/08) Caterpillars are a major pest of ornamentals and vegetables and can even attack and damage our shade trees. Controlling caterpillars is something most gardeners have to deal with sooner or later. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Use pre-emergence herbicides to help prevent weed growth (Audio 06/16/08) Weed control is a constant problem in beds and landscapes -- especially during the summertime. The saying "a job well done doesn’t have to be done again" definitely does not apply to weeding flower beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant gardenias for fragrant flowers (Audio 06/16/08) Gardenias are one of those wonderful traditional southern shrubs. They produce white flowers beginning in May that have a marvelous fragrance. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Be careful when gardening in hot Louisiana summers (Audio 06/09/08) Even in the hot summer, we need to care for our landscape, but working in the sun can be dangerous. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has some tips for summer gardening. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Roses can wilt in summer heat (Audio 06/09/08) The intense heat of summer can stress many of our plants. Roses that perfomed well in the spring may start to languish in the summer heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Keep crape myrtles attractive by removing suckers (Audio 06/09/08) Crape myrtles are a popular summer-flowering tree in Louisiana. One of their few flaws is the suckers that are sent up from their base. Removing these suckers will keep the tree looking attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lily-of-the-Nile is an outstanding early summer-flowering perennial (Video 06/09/08)The lily of the Nile or African lily is a beautiful plant for any landscape in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill discusses the selection and care of this beautiful plant from South Africa. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Prepare your yard for hurricane season (Audio 06/09/08) June ushers in the hurricane season in Louisiana, and even North Louisiana needs to be aware of the power these coastal storms. During the summer, it is not unusual to have strong summer storms with high winds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Slime mold is harmless to your lawn (Audio 06/09/08) Slime mold is a primitive fungal organism that lives in organic matter in the soil. Most lawns have slime mold on them. After rainy weather, slime mold will grow on your grass blades and produce spores. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Compost is beneficial in many ways (Audio 06/02/08) Fallen leaves or grass clippings should not end up on your curb waiting for a garbage truck. It should find its way to your vegetable or flower beds. Composting is a great way to recycle the organic waste created by your landscape and to put something beneficial back in.. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Regular mowings keep lawns healthy (Audio 06/02/08) During the summer, mowing is the primary lawn chore. One of the most common mistakes people make is waiting too long between mowings. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try growing these herbs in hot weather (For release on or after 06/27/08) Many popular herbs languish in the heat of summer, and some down right pitch a fit. Herbs that do not like our hot, wet summers include thyme, chives, sage, parsley, cilantro, French tarragon, lavender, feverfew and chamomile. |
| Roses need summer care (For release on or after 06/20/08) Summer heat stresses many plants in our landscapes. Like other plants, most roses are not especially happy during the extreme heat of mid- to late summer. |
| You can grow your own sweet, juicy pineapple (For release on or after 06/13/08) Growing a pineapple plant and getting it to produce a pineapple for you is a fun gardening project. Now is a great time to begin, and as you will see, it’s really not all that difficult. |
| New plantings, container plants need special watering care (For release on or after 06/08/08) Dry weather and high temperatures often make it necessary to water landscapes occasionally during the summer. Even established trees, shrubs, flowers vegetable gardens and lawns may need irrigation during especially long drought periods. |
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| Plant hibiscus for its great color (Audio 06/02/08) The tropical hibiscus is a wonderful summer plant that can be grown in the ground or in containers. Hibiscus plants produce large flowers that come in an array of colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist offers tips on tomato harvesting (Audio 06/02/08) Vine-ripened tomatoes are a delicious treat. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the stages at which you can harvest them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant vegetables that will tolerate the heat (Audio 06/02/08) Summer's intense heat really begins in June and will last three or four months. Despite this heat, you can plant many vegetables in your garden this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist offers tips about caladium care (Video 06/02/08) What are some of the care issues for caladiums? Do you have to pull up the bulbs? What about areas of caladiums that are thinning? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill answers those questions and more in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 35 seconds) |
| Cleaning decorative pots keeps them attractive (Audio 05/26/08) Container plants are used to enhance all types of landscapes. When a plant outgrows its pot, you should take the opportunity to thoroughly clean the container. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant summer-flowering bulbs in May (Audio 05/26/08) May is a wondeful month to plant most of our summer-flowering bulbs. Summer-flowering bulbs do very well in our mild winters and long, hot summers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Coleus provides continous color in your landscape (Video 05/26/08) Plants with bright flowers aren't the only way to introduce color into a landscape. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows the colorful coleus – a plant with leaves and foliage that continually remain colorful. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
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| Hyacinth bean is a great summer-flowering vine (Audio 05/26/08) The hyacinth bean is an outstanding summer-flowering vine that can thrive in Louisiana landscapes. It can be direct-seeded easily and loves the heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Keep lots of plants in your aquatic garden (Audio 05/26/08) Summer's long days and warm weather will encourage algae growth in your aquatic garden. If your water starts to become green and soupy, add aquatic plants to naturally clean the water. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try alternatives to traditional cool-season greens (Audio 05/26/08) Cooked greens are a traditional part of Louisiana cuisine. Our traditional greens grow during the cooler times of the year, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says there is an alternative to these cool-season vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watch for black spot on your roses (Audio 05/19/08) Black spot is the most destructive fungal disease that affects roses in Louisiana. Some varieties of roses are more susceptible to this disease than others. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Bamboo plantings require management (Video 05/19/08) OK, so you’re interested in adding bamboo to your landscape. What are some of the things you need to be on the lookout for? In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks with an expert about managing bamboo. (Runtime: 1 minute, 43 seconds) |
| Spanish moss poses no danger to trees (Audio 05/19/08) People often ask if Spanish moss will hurt a tree that it grows on. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill clears up any confusion you may have about this harmless plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Blackberries are a productive fruiting plant (Audio 05/19/08) When people talk about blackberries these days, they usually are not talking about the fruit. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill reminds us that blackberries -- the fruit, not the communication devices -- are one of the most productive plants you can grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Harvest your Irish potatoes now (Audio 05/19/08) Now is the time to start harvesting the Irish potatoes you planted in February. If you do not harvest now, rising temperatures may damage them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Replace cool-season plants with others that can take the heat (Audio 05/19/08) Now is the time to replace your cool-season bedding plants. Some of these plants may last well into May and June, but it is best to remove them before your beds begin to look shabby. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| New plants require water (Audio 05/12/08) Many Louisiana gardeners have spent their spring planting. These newly-planted flowers, shrubs and vegetables will need plenty of water. If you don't get rain regularly, you will need to provide the plants with the water they need. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hydrangeas and gardenias brighten shady areas (Audio 05/12/08) Hydrangeas and gardenias are outstanding May-flowering shrubs. These plants can tolerate and brighten shady areas. After they finish flowering in June, you can prune these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist explains how to select bamboo (Video 05/11/08) Bamboo forests can evoke visions of an Asian paradise. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill traveled to an exotic location filled with bamboo. But he didn’t run into any panda bears while he was there. (Runtime: 1 minute, 43 seconds) |
| Take care of weeds before weather gets too hot (Audio 05/12/08) May is a great time to look over your lawn and decide if weed control is necessary. Many of the herbicides gardeners use cannot be used when the weather gets hot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Buckeye rot can damage tomatoes (Audio 05/12/08) Tomatoes are popular homegrown vegetables, but they have their share of pest problems. The lower fruit on a tomato plant can suffer from buckeye rot -- a disease caused by bacteria in the soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| New lawns require proper care (Audio 05/12/08) If you planted a lawn this year, the care of it is very important. It needs to be watered often the first couple of weeks. Then you can begin to mow the lawn when it appears to need it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sod provides quick way to establish lawn (Audio 05/05/08) Summer is a great time to plant a lawn in Louisiana. The weather is warm, and that stimulates the grass to establish quickly. The best method when planting a lawn is to use sod. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Nature did not create 'houseplants' (Audio 05/05/08) Houseplants embellish our homes and purify the indoor air. But plants were not meant to be kept indoors. So let them enjoy some time outside this summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Excessive moisture can lead to root rot (Video 05/05/08) Too much moisture on a plant’s root system can cause root rot -- a condition that can be detrimental. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill looks at root rot problems on a Florida anise shrub. (Runtime: 1 minute, 36 seconds) |
| Allow green bell peppers to ripen if you want red or yellow ones (Radio News 05/05/08) Bell peppers are popular in home gardens. They also are prominent in Louisiana cooking. We usually eat them green, but yellow and red bell peppers simply are green peppers that have ripened. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season herbs slow production in summer (Audio 05/05/08) Herb gardening is popular in Louisiana. Garden-fresh herbs make dishes tastier. Cool-season herbs reach their most productive period in May but will produce less as the weather gets warmer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caladiums provide color in shady areas (Audio 05/05/08) Gardening in the shade during the summer makes it more enjoyable. A wonderful plant for shady areas is the caladium. They grow from tubers, and you can purchase them this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Give the yardlong bean a try (For Release On Or After 05/30/08) You’ve got to think that a vegetable with a name like yardlong bean would be incredibly productive – and you would be right. |
| Angel’s trumpets are ‘heaven scent’ (For Release On Or After 05/23/08) My introduction to the angel’s trumpet came when I moved to New Orleans. Wandering around a friend’s garden at dusk, I caught a whiff of an amazing fragrance hanging in the air. |
| Get in the know to grow orchids (For Release On Or After 05/16/08) The orchid family contains more species than any other family of flowering plants. No other group of plants can provide more beauty, color and diversity. |
| Plants in pots are hot (For Release On Or After 05/09/08) Nearly any plant may be grown in a container outdoors as long as you provide the cultural requirements the plant needs. |
| These plants have the Midas touch (For Release On Or After 05/02/08) As time goes by, more and more plants have become available with chartreuse, yellow-green or golden foliage. For some gardeners it takes a little getting used to. |
| Louisiana iris need minimal summer care (Video 04/28/08) As the days become warmer, flowers on Louisiana iris are beginning to wilt. So what kind of care should you provide your iris plants at this point? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill answers that question in this edition of Get It Growing. |
| Yellow leaves on evergreen plants may not mean there's a problem (Audio 04/28/08) Sometimes you will notice that leaves on your evergreen plants turn yellow and drop off. This usually occurs around spring and early summer, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says it doesn't necessarily mean there is a problem with the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Plant heat-tolerant vegetables in May (Audio 04/28/08) The May planting season calls for more heat-tolerant vegetables. Even though the weather may be mild in May, temperatures continue to climb. By harvest time for the things you plant now the weather likely will be very hot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take proper steps in caring for your Louisiana iris (Audio 04/28/08) The Louisiana Iris is a wonderful native plant you can use in your landscape. In this edition of Get It Growing, you will find helpful advice on maintaining these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| It's not too late to plant roses in your landscape (Audio 04/28/08) You still have a chance to plant roses in your landscape, even though warmer weather is right around the corner. Container roses are available at local nurseries. Plant roses in well- prepared beds where they will get plenty of sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Protect your crape myrtles from aphids (Audio 04/28/08) Crape myrtles are popular in Louisiana landscapes. They require relatively little care and bloom for a long period of time in the summer, but aphids can be a problem for this flowering tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Common pests can attack roses in the spring (Video 04/21/08) When your roses are not looking their best, you’re faced with several options for care. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shares the basics with you in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) |
| Spring-flowering bulbs add to your landscape's beauty (Audio 04/21/08) Flowering bulbs beautify Louisiana's spring gardens. You should continue to care for them after they flower. Removing the seed pods will allow the plants to put their energy into their bulbs and foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season bedding plants are at their prime in April (Audio 04/21/08) April is the peak month for wonderful cool-season bedding plants. You should not plant them around this time, but you can admire those that are in your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Give container plants the attention they need (Audio 04/21/08) Warmer weather allows container plants to grow more rapidly. During this time these plants need more attention. Be sure to give them what they need in terms of fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Powdery mildew is common in dry summer conditions (Audio 04/21/08) As plants begin rapid growth in summer, you may notice a white powdery mildew on their leaves. Before you use a fungicide, be sure your plants really need it. It is common for plants to get over powdery mildew without our help. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Blooming Louisiana iris will brighten your landscape (Video 04/14/08) Springtime and iris go together. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some native Louisiana iris. (Runtime: 1 minute, 36 seconds) |
| Gardeners have options when selecting warm-season bedding plants (Audio 04/14/08) Gardeners can begin planting summer bedding plants around mid- to late April. LSU AgCenter horticlturist Dan Gill says there are many options when choosing warm-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caladiums are great for shady areas (Audio 04/14/08) Caladiums are grown for their colorful foliage. They grow best in areas where they receive sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon, but they also do well in shady areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist recommends solid sodding for new lawns (Audio 04/14/08) Our permanent lawn grasses grow best during the warm summer weather. Now is a great time to plant a new lawn, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends solid sodding for such a project. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take appropriate measures to deal with spring pests (Audio 04/14/08) As temperatures increase, Louisiana gardeners contend with a variety of pests such as weeds, insects and disease problems. A proper diagnosis of the problem will allow proper treatment.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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