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| It’s not too hot for color in the garden (For Release On Or After 07/25/09) If you want to boost the color in your landscape, nurseries still have a good selection of colorful bedding plants that will thrive in whatever heat the summer throws at them. You can create cool, elegant color schemes with pastels, or an explosion of bright, vibrant colors full of excitement. |
| Here’s how you can deal with dry weather in your landscape (For Release On Or After 07/18/09) Although Louisiana receives on average about 50 to 60 inches of rain annually, it doesn’t occur evenly through the year. As a result, dry spells are not uncommon, particularly during the heat of mid- to late summer. At those times, we may need to provide supplemental irrigation to flowerbeds, shrubs, lawns and newly planted trees. |
| Here are some tips for vacation plant care (For Release On Or After 07/11/09) Summer is the time when people commonly take their longest vacations. When planning a vacation, people make arrangements to have someone take care of everything from the cat to the newspaper. But many neglect to have someone look after their plants and home grounds during their absence. |
| Think beyond crape myrtles in your landscape (For Release On Or After 07/04/09) For the summer season, no flowering tree or shrub outblooms the crape myrtle. This small tree packs a powerful punch of color over an amazingly long season. But other summer-blooming large shrubs and small trees can do a lot to contribute to the summer display. Here are a few – |
| Snails and slugs can damage plants (Audio 06/22/09) Snails and slugs thrive in our hot and humid summer weather. They chew holes in leaves and attack low-growing plants. Gardeners have several options to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tomato production slows down as heat increases (Audio 06/22/09) By now many gardeners have been harvesting tomatoes. A variety of problems can arise with tomato plants, and by late June production may be shutting down because of the heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| For summer herbs try Mexican tarragon (Audio 06/22/09) Many herbs don't care for the intense heat of summer. One herb gardeners can grow this time of the year is Mexican tarragon. It is related to marigolds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| [Image: Shade-tolerant Plants]Hanging baskets add 'nice touch' to shady areas (Video 06/22/09) Plants in hanging baskets can add a nice touch to patios or other outdoor living areas. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you some shade-loving basket plants and how to care for them on this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1:39) |
| Cypress knees can be a problem in landscapes (Audio 06/22/09) The baldcypress is the state tree of Louisiana. Cypress trees tend to produce knees in swampy conditions. This usually is not an issue in well-drained landscapes, but sometimes knees can form. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Suckers are a problem on crape myrtles (Audio 06/15/09) Crape myrtles are popular landscape trees. One problem with crape myrtles is suckers. Pruning the suckers and using a sprout inhibitor on them can keep them away for up to a year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Newly planted trees need adequate moisture (Audio 06/15/09) If you planted a tree within the past year, make sure that tree gets plenty of water this summer. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains a good way to ensure new trees get adequate moisture. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pentas work well in summer landscape (Audio 06/15/09) Gardeners are always looking for plants that are easy to grow and will thrive in Louisiana's summer heat. Pentas are a good plant for this time of the year. They come in a variety of shades and bloom all summer long. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| [Image: Indigo ]Stay in the shade with indigo (Video 06/015/09) Do you neglect some of your gardening work during the summer because it’s just too hot? Well, on this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has a plant suggestion that will get you out of the sun and into the shade. (Runtime: 1 minute, 35 seconds) |
| Pot feet protect wooden surfaces (Audio 06/15/09) Container plants are great on porches, decks and patios, but water from these pots can damage wooden surfaces. Boosting container plants will keep the wood dry and safe. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune once-blooming roses in the summer (Audio 06/15/09) Louisiana gardeners primarily grow everblooming roses, but some gardeners grow once-blooming roses. These plants that bloom once a year should be pruned in summer after they have finished blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer thunderstorms can strike trees (Audio 06/08/09) Large, mature shade trees are the most valuable and irreplaceable part of out landscape. Lightening strikes are common in the summertime, and lightening can kill a tree. If a tree is struck and it is still green a month later, it likely survived the strike. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| [Image: Hanging Baskets ]Hanging baskets lift up flowers (Video 06/08/09) Beautiful flowering plants in a landscape can catch your attention. But they don’t necessarily have to be planted in the ground to provide beauty and fragrance. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill encourages gardeners to take plants higher than ground level, while bringing flowers closer to the senses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) |
| Prepare yard for storm season (Audio 06/08/09) Louisiana gardeners should be concerned about summer storms, especially hurricanes. Check trees now to determine if they need attention before a storm hits. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Organic sprays can control caterpillars (Audio 06/08/09) Caterpillars are major pests on many of our ornamentals, vegetables and fruit and nut trees. Hand-picking the caterpillars is a safe way to control them but may not be practical. Gardeners can use organic sprays to control caterpillars. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Grass clippings make great compost (Audio 06/08/09) Fallen leaves and grass clippings are ideal materials for compost piles. In June, you probably have plenty of grass clippings. Use a bag attachment on a mower to collect the clippings for composting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Prune gardenias after they bloom (Audio 06/08/09) Gardenia plants add a wonderful fragrance to southern landscapes. Pruning these plants requires some thought. The buds set the year before they open. Pruning has to be done right after they finish blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Here are some secrets to successful summer gardening (For Release On Or After 06/26/09) When I’m asked about what should be done in the garden this time of year, I generally reply, “As little as possible.” The period from late June to mid-September is the most stressful time of the year for gardeners and their plants. |
| You can grow sweet, juicy blackberries in Louisiana (For Release On Or After 06/19/09) If you picked dewberries or blackberries from the wild as a child (or adult) and miss those wonderful shiny, black fruit bursting with sweet juice, you’ll be glad to know blackberries are easy-to-grow and productive in the home garden. |
| Consider summer-flowering vines for your landscape (For Release On Or After 06/12/09) Summer-flowering vines can be used to provide color, fragrance and interest to Louisiana landscapes. They also can provide screening and even shade if they are allowed to cover an overhead structure. Indeed, no other group of plants can provide the same effects as vines. |
| Harvest home-grown vegetables properly (For Release On Or After 06/05/09) June is the peak month for harvesting early summer vegetables. One reason people grow their own vegetables is the outstanding quality of freshly harvested produce. Harvesting at the right stage, however, is essential to getting the best quality vegetables from your garden. |
| Horticulturist explains how to choose safest pesticide (Video 06/01/09) Although many people like to avoid pesticides, sometimes that’s the only way to control pest problems on plants. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to choose the safest pesticides that are right for the job. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| Regular mowing keeps lawn attractive (Audio 06/01/09) Mowing is the biggest lawn chore during the summer months. To keep your lawn looking attractive, you should mow every five to seven days. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lichens don't harm trees (Audio 06/01/09) Gardeners can become concerned about lichens growing on the bark of trees -- especially trees that are doing poorly. But these growths are self-sufficient and don't harm the trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try a slow-release fertilizer on container plants (Audio 06/01/09) Containers allow us to have plants where they would not otherwise grow. During the summer, these plants have to be watered often, which can cause nutrients to leach out. A slow-release fertilizer will give container plants the boosts they need throughout the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Picking tomatoes early helps avoid pest problems (Audio 06/01/09) Louisiana gardeners can start picking ripe tomatoes as early as late May, but by June the crop is really starting to mature. Gardeners may want to harvest their tomatoes early to avoid pest problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| June planting requires heat-tolerant vegetables (Audio 06/01/09) In June, gardeners are harvesting a bountiful amount of vegetables. They also can plant vegetables this month, but these vegetables must be tolerant of the heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lady bugs offer an alternative to pesticides (Video 05/25/09) If you’re having insect problems on your plants, you may want to consider an alternative to insecticides. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how predatory insects like ladybugs can kill pests just as effectively. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) |
| Aphids are a nuisance on crape myrtles (Audio 05/25/09) Louisiana gardeners are lucky to be able to grow crape myrtles, but aphids can be a nuisance on these small trees. To control the pests, treat the trees with insecticides in late May or early June. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try different spinaches for summer greens (Audio 05/25/09) Cooked greens are a traditional part of Louisiana cuisine. But many of these greens will not grow during our summer months. Swiss chard will grow into June, however, and a few of the best summer greens are Malabar spinach and New Zealand spinach. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Flower pots need proper cleaning (Audio 05/25/09) Growing plants in containers makes plants portable and gives you the opportunity to enjoy them where they couldn't be grown otherwise. The containers can become dirty over time, and gardeners will need to clean them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer-flowering bulbs love Louisiana's heat (Audio 05/25/09) Gardeners use a variety of bulb plants in their landscapes. Many summer-flowering bulbs used in Louisiana are tropical plants that thrive in the heat. You can find a variety of plants available for many different situations. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Black spot can damage roses (Audio 05/25/09) If you grow roses in Louisiana, you are familiar with the disease black spot. It attacks the foliage of the plants. Since some of the roses we grow are susceptible to the disease, regular control measures are needed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Baldcypress has distinctive look (Video 05/18/09) The baldcypress tree is readily identified with swamps, but it’s also a species that has become popular as a landscape tree. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why a cypress is a good tree to plant. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Spanish moss lives on trees but won't hurt them (Audio 05/18/09) Spanish moss does not hurt trees. It's not a parasite and it won't take nutrients from the tree. It lives on the tree but gets water and minerals from rain water. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant hyacinth bean for attractive flowering vine (Audio 05/18/09) Louisiana gardeners can use a number of annual flowering vines. A great one to grow is the hyacinth bean. It produces wonderful lavender flowers in the summer and through the fall. It also has attractive foliage and seed pods. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Warm-season bedding plants brighten summer landscapes (Audio 05/18/09) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of warm-season plants to provide color to our summer landscapes. Gardeners should prepare beds properly before putting in new plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Be careful when pruning blackberry plants (Audio 05/18/09) Blackberry plants are productive in May. After you harvest berries, you have to be careful when pruning -- and not just because of the thorns on the plant. Don't cut back the canes that didn't produce any fruit. Those will produce fruit next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Newly planted trees need proper irrigation (Audio 5/18/09) Newly planted trees will need watering to help them survive their first summer in the ground. A great way to water a tree is with a 5-gallon bucket with holes at the bottom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take time to 'Knock Out' faded roses (Video 05/11/09) Knock Out roses look beautiful in landscapes this time of year. But they can grow very large, and faded flowers can cause them to lose some of their attractiveness. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you one way to help your Knock Outs remain a knockout. (Runtime: 1 minute, 48 seconds) |
| Hydrangeas and gardenias blooming in Louisiana landscapes (Audio 05/11/09) Hydrangeas and gardenias are popular flowering shrubs in Louisiana landscapes. Their flowers bloom this time of the year. You can prune these shrubs after they finish blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant palm trees during the summer (Audio 05/11/09) For the most part, Louisiana gardeners should plant trees during our cooler winter season. But there is at least one exception. Palm trees do best when planted during the hot summer months. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Buckeye rot can damage mature tomatoes (Audio 05/11/09) Tomatoes are a popular home vegetable, but they do have their share of problems. A common disease on tomatoes is buckeye rot. It hits the mature fruit on the bottom of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watering helps sod establish roots (Audio 05/11/09) When establishing a lawn from sod, it is important to properly take care of the sod. Watering is critical to help the grass develop strong roots. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Solid sodding is best bet when establishing a lawn (Audio 05/11/09) The permanent lawn grasses we use in Louisiana are all warm-season grasses. They grow and thrive in the summer heat. If you are planting a lawn, consider solid sodding. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Set tropical houseplants outside for the summer (Audio 05/04/09) Many houseplants are tropical plants that don't tolerate cold weather very well, but when May comes around, these plants will flourish outdoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Red bell peppers are just ripe green ones (Audio 05/04/09) Many people believe that green bell peppers and red bell peppers come from different plants, but they are the same. If you leave your green bell peppers on the plant longer, they will turn red. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caladiums are great for shady areas (Audio 05/04/09) Use caladiums if you want reliable plants that have unmatched growth in shaded areas of your landscape. Their colorful foliage can brighten up darker spots in your yard. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Harvest herbs in May (Audio 05/04/09) As summer heat begins to arrive in May, some of your herbs may begin to languish. To get the most from your plants, harvest these herbs and dry them for later use. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetables planted in May must be heat-tolerant (Audio 05/04/09) Most vegetables perform better when planted during the milder parts of the year. But some heat-tolerant vegetables will do fine growing throughout the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Various shades of green are possible in your landscape (Video 05/04/09) Among spring’s trademarks are the vivid and varied shades of green you’ll see in many landscapes. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some plants that keep their dynamic, springtime greens well into the summer. (Runtime: 1 minute, 50 seconds) |
| You can grow palms in Louisiana landscapes (For Release On Or After 05/29/09) Winters have been relatively mild in Louisiana over the past few years, and I see lots of palms being planted around the state. They add a wonderful tropical look to the landscape. |
| Basil is great for summer gardens (For Release On Or After 05/22/09) Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil also is indispensable to Louisiana cooks. Besides having extraordinary taste, basil is really attractive and easy to grow. |
| Marigolds may help control some nematodes (For Release On Or After 05/15/09) You may sometimes read or hear information about planting certain plants around other types of plants to prevent insect problems. This is commonly called companion planting. Generally, research does not substantiate the claims of companion planting. |
| You can manage your garden for purple martins and tomato diseases (For Release On Or After 05/08/09) Most years I get a few questions asking why purple martins failed to take up residence in a birdhouse provided for them. |
| Plan gardens to lower allergies (For Release On Or After 05/01/09) Many gardeners suffer from pollen allergies and are prone to sneezing, runny noses, watering eyes and sinus pressure headaches while working outside when pollen counts are high. |
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| Add Louisiana irises to your garden (Audio 04/27/09) Among favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana irises. In gardens and landscapes, hybrids of our native species bloom in a rainbow of colors with large, showy flowers on tall stems. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Aphids are a common pests of crape myrtles (Audio 04/27/09) Ever wonder why crape myrtles seem to always mist on your head? Well, it’s not water. The moisture actually is coming from aphids. In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you how to control aphids on your crape myrtles. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Train vines to meet your lanscape needs (Audio 04/27/09) Vines are wonderful plants for Louisiana landscapes. Vines can decorate walls, soften fences and create privacy. For vines to be effective in your landscape, however, they must be trained properly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spring bulbs still need care after they bloom (Audio 04/27/09) Louisiana gardeners use a variety of spring-flowering bulbs in their landscapes. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about a few things gardeners shoud do after these bulbs bloom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Confederate jasmine for fragrant flowers (Video 04/27/09) It’s a tall-growing vine with beautiful flowers and sweet scents. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the fragrant Confederate jasmine, which is not a true jasmine at all. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
| Removing faded flowers has benefits (Audio 04/20/09) Deadheading is an important but often neglected gardening technique. It refers to pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant after it blooms. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Make sure container plants get proper nutrients (Audio 04/20/09) We often want to add container plants to our outdoor decks and porches. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers a few things you should keep in mind when fertilizing container plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Powdery mildew favors spring weather conditions (Audio 04/20/09) Powdery mildew appears as a white powdery material on the leaves of plants. The disease favors warm, humid, dry weather. It attacks the new growth on crape myrtles, and it also affects dogwoods, Gerber daisies and roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant warm-season bedding plants in April (Audio 04/20/09) The month of April typically ushers in warmer weather. This month is a great time to plant warm-season bedding plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| April makes routine lawn maintenance necessary (Audio 04/20/09) As we move through April, lawn growth increases. Here are some helpful tips for getting started with your spring lawn care. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Release of new photinias is promising (Video 04/20/09) Trying to figure out what type of shrub you want to plant? On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill takes a look at a shrub that was popular, then later unpopular and now, thanks to a new variety, may become popular again. (Runtime: 1 minute, 42 seconds) |
| Caladiums are perfect for shady areas (Audio 04/13/09) Caladiums are easy to grow and reliable in shady areas. Some varieties can tolerate sun, but most caladiums prefer shady locations. You can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Correct identification is first step in controlling pest problems (Audio 04/13/09) Louisiana has its share of pest problems. These problems will worsen as the weather warms. If you notice you are having a weed, insect or disease problem in your lawn or garden, it is important to correctly identify the culprit to effectively control it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant lawn grasses in April (Audio 04/13/09) Our permanent lawn grasses all grow during the warm season. Now is the best time to plant these. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says the best way to plant a lawn is using sod. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| April is a good time to fertilize lawns (Audio 04/13/09) In Louisiana we generally apply the first fertilizer of the season to our lawns in early April. It is important to allow the lawn to green up and establish a good root system before applying fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant perennials for more color (Audio 04/13/09) Many Louisiana gardeners primarily use annuals to provide color in their flower beds. We also can use perennials to provide color, and those will supply it while growing in your garden year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Knock Out roses have a lot to offer (Video 04/13/09) Roses are beautiful in the landscape. But which ones are right for you? On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill takes a look at the shade-tolerant and relatively disease-resistant, Knock Out rose and its different variations. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) |
| Early planted tomatoes have fewer pest problems (Audion 04/06/09) By the time we get into April, we can plant tomatoes. We could have some late freezes, so be prepared to cover them if this happens. Planting tomatoes early will lead to an early harvest and fewer insect and disease problems on your plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Potted Easter lilies make good garden plants (Audio 04/06/09) Easter lilies are always available around Easter even though the date moves around. Growers can manipulate the growing conditions. You can keep your potted Easter lily and plant it into your garden after the holiday. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season bedding plants on display in April (Audio 04/06/09) In April, you can look around and see flower beds full of cool-season bedding plants. It is really too late to plant these flowers into your landscapes. Concentrate on getting warm-season plants into your beds later this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| April is a great time to plant caladium tubers (Video (04/06/09) If you want to plant caladiums, you can either use pre-started plants or you can use tubers. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the different types of caladium tubers you can choose from. (Runtime: 1 minute, 49 seconds) |
| Cool-season herbs are ready for harvest (Audio 04/06/09) Louisiana gardeners grow a wide vartiety of herbs in their herb gardens, and many of these grow well during the cooler season. These cool-season herbs should be ready for harvest soon. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tomato plants need proper support (Audio 04/06/09) Tomato plants have a tendency to sprawl on the ground if they are not properly supprted. Supporting the plants will help keep the fruit healthy and disease-free. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Train the well-behaved vine (For Release On Or After 04/24/09) Vines are an amazing group of plants with enough diversity to boggle the mind of any gardener. What binds these wonderful plants together is their universal lack of strong stems. |
| Make gardening easier with mulches (For Release On Or After 04/17/09) Mulching is an easy-to-do, labor-saving gardening technique that all gardeners should take advantage of. A mulch is a material, usually organic but sometimes inorganic, that we use to cover the soil surface around plants. Mulching beds is an important part of sustainable landscaping. |
| There’s more to the cucumber family than cucumbers (For Release On Or After 04/10/09) Some the most popular vegetables planted in Louisiana home vegetable gardens belong to the cucumber family, or Cucurbitaceae. |
| Add beautiful Louisiana irises to your garden (For Release On Or After 04/03/09) Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana irises. In gardens and landscapes, hybrids of our native species bloom in a rainbow of colors with large, showy flowers on tall stems. |
| Sap suckers create holes in trees (Audio 03/30/09) Sap suckers are a group of birds that peck holes in trees. These birds feed on the sap and insects that collect near these holes. The damage they cause tends to look worse than it really is. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spider mites damage leaves on plants (Audio 03/30/09) Spider mites are difficult to see with the naked eye. Gardeners must look over their plants carefully if they suspect a problem. These insects damage the foliage of plants -- but they can be controlled. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| April is busy month for vegetable planting (Audio 03/30/09) Gardeners can plant a wide variety of vegetables in April. Tomatoes, the most popular home vegetable, can be planted in April, and many others can be seeded or transplanted this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take advantage of gardening events during spring (Audio 03/30/09) In spring, many gardening organizations, businesses and others have events such as garden shows, plant sales and educational oppportunities. Take advantage of these events to find the latest local gardening information. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Select the right pots for container plants (Video 03/30/09) As the weather warms up we spend more time outside in our outdoor living areas like porches, decks and patios. We use plants in beautiful containers to embellish these spaces. (Runtime: 1 minute, 45 seconds) |
| Prune spring-flowering shrubs with a purpose (Audio 03/30/09) Spring-flowering shrubs beautify Louisiana landscapes in February and April. When these shrubs finish blooming, prune them if they need it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall flowers can add variety to your spring garden (Video 03/23/09) Beautiful spring colors and fragrances are in the air. While you might think the flowery show this time of year comes only from plants planted during the spring, that’s not the case. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some pretty spring flowers that actually were planted in the fall. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
| Native redbud brightens landscapes (Audio 03/23/09) The redbud is an outstanding, small, spring-flowering tree. Its tiny red flowers can really brighten up a landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawn mushrooms are bothersome (Audio 03/23/09) 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 the bothersome mushrooms. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant flowering perennials during spring (Audio 03/23/09) Check your local nurseries for flowering perennial plants. You can find these plants in gallon-size containers, which are good for planting this time of year. These plants will live for many years, and that gives them an advantage over annuals. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take care of roses during spring (Audio 03/23/09) By March most of our roses should be growing vigorously, and this is a great time to fertilize them. You can use an all-purpose or a slow-release fertilizer. Also, now is a good time to spray for black spot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant gladiolas in early spring (Audio 03/23/09) The gladiola produces beautiful flowers in late spring or early summer. You can plant the bulbs from February through March. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Indian hawthorn for low-maintenance shrub (Video 03/16/09) When planting shrubs into the landscape, Louisiana gardeners often are looking for shrubs that are tough, reliable, insect and disease resistant and relatively low maintenance. The Indian hawthorn certainly has all of those attributes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 48 seconds) |
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| Herbs are easy to grow and delicious (Audio 03/16/09) Interest in growing herbs has been rising in recent years. Louisiana gardeners can plant herbs in herb gardens or containers or in beds among existing plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mow lawn weeds during March, save pesticides for later (Audio 03/16/09) In March, we begin to see green colors returning to our lawns. If you see weeds in your lawn during this time, it is best to just mow them back rather than apply a pesticide while your grasses are reawakening and starting to grow. (Runtime: 60 secondS) |
| Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs soon (Audio 03/16/09) If you need to prune sumer-flowering shrubs, do it in March or early April. Have a plan before pruning, and do not prune if the tree or shrub doesn't need it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Clean aquatic gardens while inhabitants are inactive (Audio 03/16/09) Many landscapes include small decorative ponds or aquatic features. This is a great time to clean ponds, because the foliage and fish in them are not very active. Choose a mild day to get this done. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Identify problem before using pesticides (Audio 03/16/09) As the weather warms up, weeds, insects and diseases become far more common in our landscapes. It is important to remember that pesticides are just one option for control. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season plants should flower soon (Audio 03/09/09) Mild weather moves in during the month of March, and we can expect lavish displays of color from our cool-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Orchids are unique plants for indoors (Audio 03/09/09) Orchids are wonderful flowering plants that are different from many other houseplants.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners can fertilize perennials in a variety of ways (Audio 03/09/09) We love perennials because they come back year after year. When you fertilize your perennials, you can use a variety of different fertilizers such as granular or slow-release fertilizers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wait until April to plant cold-sensitive vegetables (Audio 03/09/09) Gardeners can plant a variety of vegetables in March. A few vegetables such as eggplant, okra and sweet potatoes are are sensitive to chilly temperatures, and gardeners should wait to until April to plant these crops. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Don't cut back hydrangeas (Audio 03/09/09) The hydrangea is a popular summer-flowering shrub for shady areas. It is important to remember that these flowers set their buds a year ahead. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Variety of azaleas can lead to a variety of decisions (Video 03/09/09) When you head out to the nurseries this spring, looking for azaleas for your landscape, you must keep in mind there are many different kinds of azaleas, and they mature at different sizes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 34 seconds) |
| Planning the summer flower garden (For Release On Or After 03/27/09) As we move into April, we can enjoy the peak blooming season of our cool-season annuals. But it’s not too early to begin to plan our summer gardens. |
| Planting spring vegetables (For Release On Or After 03/20/09) Louisiana gardeners can begin to plant spring and early-summer vegetables this month. You can plant after the last freeze date in your area, but be prepared to cover or protect tender plants in case of an unusually late freeze. |
| Start a home vegetable garden now (For Release On Or After 03/13/09) Visions of delicious home-grown vegetables can become a reality with a little planning and some work. |
| Prune crape myrtles carefully (For Release On Or After 03/06/09) Late January through early March is an appropriate time to prune most summer-flowering trees and shrubs. Especially in the case of trees, pruning generally should be done to enhance their natural shape while correcting any problems. |
| Consider perennial ajuga for a small ground cover (Video 03/02/09) If you’re looking for a great plant for a shady area where you maybe need a small patch of ground cover, ajuga is a delightful choice. Ajuga is a lovely plant. It’s spreading, low-growing and well-behaved in the landscape. (Runtime: 1 minute, 38 seconds) |
| Keep garden records to help with future planting decisions (Audio 03/02/09) Spring-flowering bulbs begin putting on a vivid display in March. So this is a good time to keep records. Walk through your garden and take notes on the color and size of plants, when they bloom and how well they work in your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Consider spraying for buck moth caterpillars (Audio 03/02/09) The buck moth caterpillar feeds on leaves of oak trees and delivers a painful sting. These caterpillars can be abundant in the spring. Spraying can help eliminate an infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant rose bushes before they reach full bloom (Audio 03/02/09) Now is an excellent time to purchase rose bushes from your local nursery and to plant them. By planting early in March, the rose plants will be in better shape in April, May and June. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pruning keeps ground covers attractive (Audio 03/02/09) Ground covers are wonderful plants that we use in very large areas of our landscape. They usually are low-growing evergreens. Even evergreen ground covers can have old, unattractive growth. March is a good time to prune your ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Planting March vegetables early can be advantageous (Audio 03/02/09) As the weather gets milder, we can begin planting warm-season vegetables. Freezes are still possible in the month of March, but early planting has some advantages. You can get better quality production and fewer insect problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant gladiolas for late-spring floral displays (Audio 02/23/09) The gladiola produces beautiful flowers in late spring or early summer. You can plant the bulbs from February through March. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Notice spring-flowering bulbs blooming (Audio 02/23/09) The foliage of your spring-flowering bulbs should be growing nicely, and you may even see some flowers blooming soon. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Organic matter is derived from plants (Audio 02/23/09) Gardeners often ask what the term "organic matter" means. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains it all. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Start caladium tubers early (Audio 02/23/09) You may begin to see caladium tubers at your local nursery about now. It is a good idea to get them early. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ins and outs of planting artichokes (Video 02/23/09) It’s a good idea to plant vegetables now -- during cooler weather. One vegetable you might think about planting is the artichoke. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores the ins and outs of planting artichokes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| Tips for selecting fragrant plants (Video 02/16/09) When selecting the right landscape plants it’s vital to ask important questions like “How big will the plant grow?” or “How hardy is it in a particular season?” On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill poses a different question: How does the plant smell? (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) |
| Clip ground covers in late winter (Audio 02/16/09) Gardeners use a variety of ground covers in their landscapes. These plants usually are evergreen, have a tendency to spread and are shade-tolerant. Even if they are evergreen, they can have old, brown foliage. February and March are good months to clip ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plants require varying amounts of sunlight (Audio 02/16/09) Light is important to the health of plants. In gardening, a range of terms exists to describe light conditions in the landscape. These include full sun, part sun, part shade and shade. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare beds now for planting during March and April (Audio 02/16/09) Spring is a busy time in the home landscape. So while things are slower during February, it is a good time to prepare beds that you will plant in March or April. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Finish transplanting this month (Audio 02/09/09) February is the last optimal month for digging up and transplanting trees and shrubs in your landscape. It is important to move a plant with as much of the root system as you can get. This will determine the survival of the tree or shrub. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Things to consider when planting trees (Audio 02/16/09) The cool season is the best time to plant a tree in Louisiana. If you want a new tree in your landscape, plant it before late March. When choosing a tree, be sure to pick one that is the right size for you landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hydrangea's color is dependent on soil conditions (Audio 02/09/09) Hydrangeas are unique plants that come in lovely shades of blue or pink. These flowers are unusual because the availability of aluminum in the soil dictates their color -- and their color can be manipulated. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant bare-root roses early (Audio 02/09/09) Bare-root roses should be planted by the end of February. This is your absolute last chance to get them into the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Geraniums are an American classic (Video 02/09/09) When we think about colorful bedding plants, thoughts generally turn to planting them in the spring or summer. But on this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the colorful, cold-hardy geranium can be planted now. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) |
| Divide perennials for optimal growth and blooming (Audio 02/09/09) Dividing perennials helps plants bloom better. You should divide these plants while they are dormant, which is now for most perennials in our landscapes. Plan on wrapping up this task before the end of March. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| February is a good time to prune fruit trees (Audio 02/09/09) Many of the hardy fruit trees we plant in our landscapes can be pruned in February, but be aware that all fruit trees are pruned differently. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| It is not too late to plant cool-season bedding plants (Audio 02/09/09) Louisiana gardeners can plant a wide variety of cool-season bedding plants as early as October. Even though that time passed months ago, it still is not too late to add cool-season bedding plants to your landscape. But it is better to do it now than to wait until March or April. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant spring flowers sooner rather than later (For Release On Or After 02/27/09) Every year, Louisiana gardeners see amazingly beautiful beds of pansies, violas, dianthus, snapdragons and many others whose peak blooming season is late March through May. |
| Try some Swiss chard in your vegetable garden (For Release On Or After 02/20/09) Swiss chard is a leafy vegetable that can be grown easily in Louisiana vegetable gardens during fall, winter and spring. It is reliable and very productive and should be more commonly planted. |
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| Be careful with mail-order gardening (For Release On Or After 02/13/09) This is the time of year for garden catalogs to arrive in the mail. Mine generally start to arrive in December and continue through February. Most gardeners would likely tell you that mail order is their least preferred way to purchase plants, and I generally agree. |
| Japanese magnolia blooms through early February (Video 02/02/09) Attractive small trees can create a nice touch to any landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill discusses different varieties of a very popular small tree -- the Japanese magnolia. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
| Plant swiss chard for a large, robust plant (Audio 02/02/09) Many gardeners are unfamiliar with swiss chard. It's a vegetable that easily can be planted in your home garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tender tropical plants are vulnerable in cold weather (Audio 02/02/09) We love to use many tropical plants in our Louisiana home landscapes. Although they do very well in Louisiana's hottest weather, they have very little cold tolerance. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spider mites can infest indoor plants (Audio 02/02/09) Spider mites are a common indoor pest that many plant lovers have to deal with. Spider mites are very tiny insects that can cause your plants to look dusty . (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune roses in early February (Audio 02/02/09) February is a good time to prune roses. This prepares the plants for blooming in the spring and summer seasons. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant only cool-season vegetables during February (Audio 02/02/09) Spring may be right around the corner, but the weather is still cold enough to allow hard freezes to occur. That's why we continue to plant only cool-season vegetables this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Home-grown fresh fruit is delicious (For Release On Or After 02/06/09) February is a great time to plant hardy fruit trees, bushes or vines in your landscape. Local nurseries should have an excellent selection of these plants newly arrived for planting in late winter and early spring. |
| January is a good time to prune roses (Audio 01/26/09) We prune our roses in Louisiana about twice a year -- once in late January and again sometime in late August. When you prune, do it according to what your roses need. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant camellias in January (Audio 01/26/09) Camellias are winter-blooming plants, and January is a good time to visit your local nursery and pick out the plant that best suits your needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Training camellias creates spectacular results (Video 01/26/09) Camellias are in bloom right now. If you have not planted any but are interested in getting them at a nursery, you might be interested in a unique style of camellia. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 35 seconds) |
| Garden pests remain active in winter (Audio 01/26/09) Even through the cold of winter, we can experience a wide variety of pests in our home vegetable gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watering indoor plants is easy (Audio 01/26/09) People often ask how they should water their indoor plants. The answers on this simple process begin by determining whether your plants need watering or not. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant trees for Arbor Day (Audio 01/26/09) Winter is a superb time to add hardy trees and shrubs to your landscape. You can plant shade trees, add a privacy screen or bring in some flowering shrubs to enhance your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| January is a superb month for tree planting (Video 01/19/09) When is the last time you planted a new tree in your yard? On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why it’s a good time to plant trees now – and what to look for when selecting young trees from the nursery. (Runtime: 1 minute, 38 seconds) |
| Mealy bugs thrive indoors if left unchecked (Audio 01/19/09) Mealy bugs are a common insect on indoor plants. They usually find their way inside your home on plants purchased at a nursery or when you bring in plants that spent the summer outside. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Irish potatoes in January or February (Audio 01/19/09) You can plant Irish potatoes into your vegetable garden now through February. To start planting, cut the seed potatoes into pieces about the size of an egg and make sure each piece contains an eye. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Leafless trees are easier to prune (Audio 01/19/09) Winter is a good time to prune shade trees. They are leafless at this time, so it's easy to see their shape and where they may need pruning. Also, if you need a professional, tree companies tend to be less busy during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Most plants do not need fertilizer during the winter (Audio 01/19/09) Here in Louisiana we don't do a lot of fertilization to our plants during the winter. Most of the plants we have in our landscapes are dormant this time of the year and don't need the nutrients fertilizers provide. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Planting requires bed preparation (Audio 01/19/09) Bed preparation is an important part of gardening. If you are putting in new shrubs, flower beds or vegetable beds, these will require bed preparation. You can do the prep work in advance of planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| LSU AgCenter ‘Get It Growing’ photo deadline near (Distributed 01/16/09) Photographers have until the end of the month (January) to submit photos for the LSU AgCenter’s 2010 Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar. The deadline for all submissions is Jan. 30. Those photos then will be reviewed for potential use in next year’s calendar. |
| Ryegrass lawns require winter care (Audio 01/12/09) Some Louisiana gardeners prefer to overseed their lawns with ryegrass during the fall. Ryegrass grows very well in the cool winter weather and stays green through our coldest weather. But it also requires you to do some lawn care during that time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tips for starting transplants of tomatoes and peppers (Audio 01/12/09) You can start growing transplants for tomatoes, peppers or eggplants in trays or pots from now until the first part of February. It takes about six weeks to raise them to transplant size. Then the transplants should go into the ground in March. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Homegrown parsley adds robust flavor to dishes (Audio 01/12/09) Parsley is an important herb in Louisiana cooking. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says nothing beats fresh, homegrown parsley. Louisiana gardeners can grow flat-leaf or curly-leaf parsley, and our winter months are a good time to plant this herb. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant foxgloves in winter for spring blossoms (Audio 01/12/09) In cooler climates, foxgloves and holly hocks are perennials, but in the South they are cool-season annuals. Transplants are available in nurseries this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Add hardy plants in January (Audio 01/12/09) Louisiana gardeners might not consider January a prime month for planting, but the entire winter season is great for planting hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| You can plant hardy herbs year-round (Video 01/12/09) Don’t let the season fool you. It can still be an optimal time to get some hardy plants in the ground. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the benefits of planting herbs now. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| You can plant cool-season flowers in January (Audio 01/05/09) Since Louisiana's winters are so mild, you can plant cool-season plants this time of year. You also should actively monitor the growth of the cool-season plants you already have planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Bare-root roses are fragile but a less expensive option (Audio 01/05/08) Roses can be planted all through the winter. As soon as you have your rose plants, get them into your garden so they can establish their roots. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Poinsettias present dilemma after holidays (Video 01/05/09) The holidays have passed, and your Christmas poinsettias may look like they’re coming to an end as well. Can you replant them -- or should you throw them away? On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides answers about this poinsettia dilemma. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Caring for seasonal plants after holidays (Audio 01/05/09) Now that the holidays are over, you need to determine what to do with your holiday plants. Some can be kept, and others should be discarded. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Focus on cool-season vegetables in January (Audio 01/05/09) You can harvest or plant something in your Louisiana vegetable garden almost every day of the year, and the days of January are no exception. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Indoor plants need special care during winter (Audio 12/29/08) One of the biggest problems for indoor plants during winter is the dry air produced by our heating systems. Move house plants away from vents and be sure to water them as needed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Following through on gardening resolutions (Audio 12/29/08) At the beginning of a new year many people make resolutions -- and gardeners are among those people. If you make gardening resolutions, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has advice for you. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Amaryllis bulbs require special care (Audio 12/29/08) Many gardeners purchased amaryllis bulbs in October. If you haven't, but you still want to grow amaryllis, there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your bulbs. If you were one of those gardeners who planted your bulbs in October, however, your plants are likely to have bloomed already . (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Use caution when ordering from catalogs (Audio 12/29/08) Gardening catalogs normally arrive in mailboxes in December and January. Most of these are available for free if you go online and request one. Just be cautious when ordering from catalogs and make sure you choose plants appropriate for your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant tulip and hyacinth bulbs in winter (Audio 12/29/08) Now through January is the time to plant those tulip and hyacinth bulbs you've been chilling in your refrigerator to get them ready for planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Evergreens are not always green (Video 12/29/08) Bushes help accentuate a nice landscape. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the changing colors and beauty of evergreen bushes.(Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Camellias are outstanding in containers (For Release On Or After 01/30/09) Few shrubs or trees are best purchased and planted while they are in bloom. One notable shrub, however, is currently in glorious bloom. And right now is an excellent time to plant it into your landscape. I am, of course, referring to the camellia – Camellia japonica. |
| Try attracting birds to your garden (For Release On Or After 01/23/09) The presence of birds is almost universally welcome among gardeners. Their contribution of movement, color, sounds and pest control are unique and desirable. |
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| Consider growing asparagus ferns (For Release On Or After 01/16/09) The name “asparagus fern” is a strange jumble of terms. These plants are neither ferns nor edible vegetables. Asparagus ferns are versatile, reliable and easy to grow and are useful in a variety of gardening situations. |
| You can control snails and slugs in your landscape (For Release On Or After 01/09/09) Many gardeners consider snails and slugs to be the most disgusting pests in the garden. I could live with their looks if they just didn’t cause so much damage. |
| 2009 All-America selections winners announced (For Release On Or After 01/02/09) All-America Selections is a nonprofit organization that tests newly developed cultivated varieties of seed-grown bedding plants and vegetables in garden plots all across the United States. |
| Holiday cactus is a keeper (Audio 12/22/08) Unlike the poinsettia, a holiday cactus will bloom for us year after year. So hang onto those plants even after the holidays are over. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Leafy vegetables grow well in winter gardens (Audio 12/22/08) Louisiana vegetable gardeners grow a wide variety of leafy vegetables in their winter gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pruning freeze damage is common in December (Audio 12/22/08) With recent freezes and even snow in some areas, you will probably see cold damage on your tender tropicals. Your best option is to simply prune it away. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caring for roses in winter can be simple (Audio 12/22/08) The everblooming roses in your landscape may still be blooming. With these plants, it is not unusual to have new roses well into December. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 'Evergreen' foliage still can change color (Audio 12/22/08) There are a variety of reasons why a plant's foliage changes color this time of year. This shouldn't necessarily concern gardeners -- even if the plant is an evergreen. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Selection is key when choosing fall plants (Video 12/22/08) Cool-season flowers can be as attractive as ever if you select the right plants and care for them properly. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you some newly introduced plants that will help make your yard beautiful during the fall and winter. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Winter weeds are problems in our mild climate (Audio 01/05/09) Cool-season weeds grow actively from January through February in Louisiana. If you feel the need to eradicate those weeds, you can use a herbicide on a mild day. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Store garden chemicals in a safe place (Audio 12/15/08) It is important to store garden chemicals safely during the winter. Keep them in an area where they won't freeze and where children can't get to them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Camellias are spectacular winter-blooming flowers (Audio 12/15/08) Camellias bloom with large, beautiful flowers during the winter. But there are a few things you need to keep in mind when caring for these wonderful winter plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ryegrass helps keep lawns green in winter (Audio 12/15/08) All permanent lawn grasses we use in Louisiana go dormant during winter and turn brown. Green lawns this time of the year have been overseeded with ryegrass. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners can save and store seeds for later use (Audio 12/15/08) Many gardeners enjoy starting their plants from seeds. You can do this by either planting seeds directly into your garden or starting the plants in pots or flats. You often will have leftover seeds, and it's a good idea store them properly for future use. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fallen leaves can benefit your landscape (Audio 12/15/08) The leaves that fall from your trees can be useful in your landscape. You can collect these leaves and use them as mulch or compost over the winter season. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Good care keeps poinsettias attractive thoughout holiday season (Video 12/15/08) The poinsettia clearly is the most popular plant for the Christmas season. A native of Mexico, it was once thought to be poisonous. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about choosing and caring for your Christmas poinsettia. |
| Pecan trees require space (Audio 12/08/08) A pecan tree is wonderful for your landscape -- if you have room. Pecan trees grow very large, and because of their brittle wood, they should not be planted close to structures. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Winter weed growth is a problem in Louisiana (Audio 12/08/08) Louisiana's mild winter conditions allow many types of plants to grow over the winter season. Unfortunately, this includes weeds, so there are many different types of winter weeds to be on the lookout for this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wind chill factor doesn't threaten plants (Audio 12/08/08) Gardeners shouldn't worry about the wind chill factor. Plants do not feel wind chill -- which is how cold it feels to warm-blooded animals like us. The plants only feel the actual temperature of the air. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Store tools properly over winter (Audio 12/08/08) For most gardeners, the activities we conduct in our landscapes tend to slow down during the winter. Many of our gardening tools take a break this time of the year, so we need to make sure they are stored properly and safely. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Protect tender tropicals from winter cold (Audio 12/08/08) In December, freezes threaten plants in your lanscape. With the thermometer dipping into the 30s, you should begin thinking about protecting tender tropicals from the cold. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant amaryllis in container for its winter bloom (Video 12/08/08) Bulb flowers in bloom probably conjure thoughts of springtime. But, in this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how you can purchase and maintain amaryllis bulbs now. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
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| Add cool-season transplants to your winter flower garden (Audio 12/01/08) There is still time to plant cool-season flowers even though we are into early December. Plant violas, snapdragons and pansies now for great color in the winter and an outstanding spring display. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners can plant hardy vegetables in December (Audio 12/01/08) Gardening doesn't stop in the winter. The vegetable garden can be productive all year long in Louisiana. Gardeners have a number of vegetables they can plant in December. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall-blooming sasanqua makes a great shrub (Video 12/01/08) It’s not actually a camellia, but the sasanqua looks like one, and it’s in the same family. Unlike the camellia, the plant featured on this edition of Get it Growing blooms in fall. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how this camellia look-alike grows great as a shrub or a small tree. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Protect fall tomatoes from freezes (Audio 12/01/08) Recent freezes may have killed tomato plants, but if your plants are still surviving, here are a few tips to protect them in cold weather. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist offers advice for picking a Christmas tree (Audio 12/01/08) Christmas trees play an important part in celebrating the holiday season, and selecting the right kind of tree is a big part of the process. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Proper care keeps poinsettias attractive (Audio 12/01/08) Poinsettias are the most commonly used plant in decorating for the holiday season. With proper selection and care, you can keep these plants looking attractive for as long as possible. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall is the very best time to plant hardy trees and shrubs (Audio 11/24/08) Fall is the best time to plant hardy trees and shrubs in your landscapes. If you plant them now, the heat of summer won't threaten the young tress. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Dormant landscapes don't need fertilizing (Audio 11/24/08) When considering how to fertilize plants this time of year, the best option really is not to fertilize at all. Just about everything in your landscape is going dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Container plants can come indoors during the winter (Audio 11/24/08) Many of us like to use container plants outside during the summer. But when the weather turns cold, these plants need to be brought indoors. Just remember that you may need to let them adjust to lower light conditions before making the move. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Recycle your falling leaves into compost (Audio 11/24/08) To many people, falling leaves are a nuisance. These leaves, however, can be useful if we recycle them into compost or mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant herbs during cool season to ensure growth (Audio 11/24/08) A wide variety of herbs are hardy and can be planted this time of year. There are even some herbs that really grow well in Louisiana during the cool season. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Japanese maples are great small trees for your landscape (Video 11/24/08) If you’re looking for a small tree that has beautiful color, you might be pleased with the Japanese maple. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horiculturist Dan Gill explains why Japanese maples grow well in Louisiana and how fall is the right time to plant them. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| You can prune some plants in winter (For Release On Or After 12/12/08) Now is an excellent time to evaluate your landscape for any pruning that needs to be done, since many plants can be pruned now through February. |
| Louisiana winter landscapes – what a difference (For Release On Or After 12/26/08) I recently received a copy of a book called The Garden in Winter. Imagining what I would see inside, I opened the book and the pictures were just what I had expected. The pages were filled with snowy scenes. |
| Maple trees can grace Louisiana landscapes (For Release On Or After 12/19/08) Among my favorite dishes for breakfast is a stack of hot, buttered pancakes drowning in maple syrup. Although we can’t grow the sugar maples that produce that delicious syrup here in Louisiana, a wonderful selection of maples can be used as shade trees and ornamentals in our landscapes |
| Holiday cactuses brighten the season (For Release On Or After 12/5/08) Of the many kinds of plants we use to decorate our homes for the holidays, the holiday cactuses possess a special beauty. And yes, despite the fact that these plants don’t possess spines, they are true cactuses. |
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| Buds determine when broccoli is ready for harvest (Audio 11/17/08) Broccoli is a great cool-season vegetable for your garden. It's a little late to plant broccoli now, but if you planted it earlier, you may be wondering when you should harvest this vegetable. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant fruit and nut trees in fall and winter (Audio 11/17/08) The best time to plant fruit and nut trees is from November until February. Most of these trees need full sun and plenty of room to grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Grow amarylis indoors this winter (Audio 11/17/08) You will begin to notice amarylis bulbs in nurseries and garden centers around this time of year. The process that growers use to ship amarylis makes them grow and bloom during winter, so you must plant them in a container the first year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Trim foliage on dormant summer-flowering bulbs (Audio 11/17/08) Summer-flowering bulbs grow and bloom during the summer months. Often these plants go dormant during this time of year and become unattractive, so it's the time to trim their foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Add cool-season bedding plants to your landscape (Audio 11/17/08) Cool weather has arrived, and now is the perfect time to add cool-season bedding plants to the flower beds in your landscape. These plants will continue to bloom for you into spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant spring-flowering bulbs now for a burst of color (Audio 11/10/08) November is an outstanding month to plant spring-flowering bulbs in your landscape. These bulbs grow over the winter very slowly and then grow rapidly and bloom in the spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Home-grown lettuce makes for fresh salad (Audio 11/10/08) Just about everyone enjoys a fresh salad, but the best lettuce is freshly harvested from your own vegetable garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tidy up summer-blooming perennials (Audio 11/10/08) Most of the perennial plants that we use in our landscapes bloom in the summer. Many of these perennials are winding down right now. This is a good time to cut back any unattractive growth or flowers from them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Amite area nursery supplies plants across Southeast U.S. (Video 11/17/08) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recently visited Bracy’s Nursery in Amite, La. Bracy’s is a wholesale plant supplier to the entire southeastern United States. In this edition of Get It Growing, Dan talks with employees at Bracy’s about how they produce quality plants in large volume. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Nursery manager recommends fall plants (Video 11/10/08) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill visited the massive Windmill Nursery in Franklinton, La. Windmill is a wholesale plant supplier to the entire southeastern United States. In this edition of Get It Growing, Windmill’s general manager recommends some quality plants for the fall growing season. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Overseeding with ryegrass will help keep lawns green through winter (Audio 11/10/080) During the winter our warm-season grasses go dormant making your lawn brown. If this bothers you, then one option is to overseed your permanent lawn with ryegrass. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watch for tea scale on camellias (Audio 11/10/08) Camellias are amazingly beautiful shrubs. One of the greatest things about camellias is they produce flowers in late fall and winter when few other plants are blooming. Camellias are prone to infestations of tea scale. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall is for planting (For Release On Or After 11/28/08I wish more gardeners understood that fall is a primary planting season in Louisiana. For years horticulturists have tried to get the word out that November through February is the ideal time to plant hardy trees and shrubs in the landscape. Planting in late November and early December is especially good since trees and shrubs planted now benefit in several ways.) |
| Try growing parsley this year (For Release On Or After 11/21/08) Fall is an outstanding time to plant many of the hardy culinary herbs, and one of the most popular is parsley. |
| Add fragrance to your cool-season flowerbeds (For Release On Or After 11/14/08) Now is the perfect time to plant cool-season bedding plants that will brighten our landscapes over the next five or six months. Gardeners often overlook the fact that some cool-season bedding plants are wonderfully fragrant. |
| A hobby greenhouse may be for you (For Release On Or After 11/07/08) So you’ve finally decided to get that hobby greenhouse you always wanted. Even though winter weather in Louisiana is relatively mild, gardeners still may find that a greenhouse offers a variety of advantages. |
| Evergreen leaves can change color (Audio 11/03/08) Louisiana gardeners can use a wide variety of evergreen trees and shrubs in their landscape because of the mild winters we experience. These plants keep our landscapes looking attractive all through the winter. Gardeners should not be concerned about the leaves of an evergreen plant turning yellow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant chrysanthemums to add color to winter landscapes (Audio 11/03/08) Local nurseries have plenty of chrysanthemums in a wide variety of colors. Planting these perennials is a great way to add color to landscapes this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool weather can slow down fall tomatoes (Audio 11/03/08) Savvy Louisiana gardeners know that we can get a second tomato crop out of our tomato plants. As the weather cools, the plant production slows down, and gardeners must watch out for freezes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fallen leaves can have a second life in our gardens (Audio 11/03/08) From November and peaking into early December is when the deciduous trees in our landscape begin to drop all of their leaves. These fallen leaves can provide many good things for our landscapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| La. gardeners should plant winter vegetables, too (Audio 11/03/08) Louisiana's mild winter allows us to grow a wide variety of delicious vegetables in our home vegetable gardens. Vegetable gardeners who typically plant only in spring and summer should try growing winter vegetables, as well. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Loropetalum can be trained into shrub or tree (Video 10/27/08) Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees into your landscape. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a purplish-looking plant that can be grown as a shrub or as a tree. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Hydrangea's color depends on soil conditions (Audio 10/27/08) Hydrangeas are unique plants that come in lovely shades of blue or pink. They are unusual because the availability of aluminum in the soil dictates their color. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fallen leaves make great compost (Audio 10/27/08) Although our trees really don't begin dropping their leaves until November, you can start thinking about what to do with these leaves when they fall. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends composting them or using them for mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant persimmons for low-maintenance fruit trees (Audio 10/27/08) Persimmons are popular fruit trees you can plant in your home orchard. They are easy to grow and they are not prone to any major insect or disease problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Protect your lawns from brown patch (Audio 10/27/08) Brown patch is a fungal disease that attacks lawns. Brown patch generally occurs when the daytime temperatures are mild and the nights are cooler. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about what to look for and how to control brown patch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall-blooming roses require care and attention (Audio 10/27/08) October may not seem like a time to talk about roses, but it is one of state's primary blooming seasons. Roses generally begin blooming in October and continue to do so through December. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant abelia for a potent shrub (Video 10/20/08) Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees in your landscape. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a sweet-scented shrub which becomes a magnet for bumblebees and butterflies (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Watch your azaleas for lace bugs (Audio 10/20/08) The azalea lace bug is the leading insect pest of azaleas. These insects live underneath the leaves and feed on leaf tissue. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Use spring-flowering bulbs to embellish your landscape (Audio 10/20/08) When planting spring-flowering bulbs, be aware they are only in bloom for a short period of time. You should plant them sparingly and use them to embellish small areas of your spring landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Winterizing your lawn is optional (Audio 10/20/08) You may hear or see advertisements that recommend winterizing your lawn. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says this process is optional and in many cases unnecessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Don't get carried away when planting herbs (Audio 10/20/08) Many of the cool-season annual herbs or the hardy perennial herbs can be planted now. When planting, keep in mind a single plant generally will provide all the herbs an average family needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall color comes with chrysanthemums (Audio 10/20/08) The chrysanthemum is often considered the floral emblem of autumn. You can find them already in bloom at local nurseries. They are a wonderful and very easy way to add color to your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tropical croton provides great fall color (Video 10/13/08) If you want a plant that produces fall shades of orange and red, then you might want to check out the croton. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the proper care for this tropical plant that brings us fall color. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Dividing perennials helps plants bloom better (Audio 10/13/08) Many of our perennials grow from clumps. The clumps become larger and larger each year and may need to be divided. This segment of Get It Growing has advice for Louisiana gardeners about dividing perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilize carefully in fall (Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners must be careful about what they fertilize this time of the year. Nitrogen can stimulate plants that need to start preparing and shutting down for winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare flower beds for cool-season plants (Audio 10/13/08) As the weather cools in October, many of the warm-season bedding plants in Louisiana gardens begin fading. Gardeners can pull those plants out and start preparing their flower beds for cool-season bedding plants. But they should decide what they want before going to the nursery. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Scale insects can infest a variety of plants (Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners should be on the lookout for scale insects in their landscapes. These insects often are under a protective covering and don't move, so it’s easy to overlook them. Camellias and gardenias are commonly infested with scale insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall pruning should be selective (Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners should be cautious when pruning in the fall. Pruning shrubs now can encourage new growth, and that new growth won't have time to harden off before winter starts. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 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. |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| Palm trees are a popular planting in Louisiana (Audio 08/25/08) Gardeners all across Louisiana are using palms in their landscapes. A big part of maintaining a palm tree is pruning it properly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sun garden research can one day improve your garden (Video 08/25/08) Plants need some sunlight to grow, but it’s a fine balance between adequate light and too much heat. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores some important research that’s being done in sun gardens. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Aquatic plants can be planted right from their containers (Audio 08/25/08) Late August is an extremely hot time of the year. It is far too hot to add new plants to your garden. It is a good time, however, to add new plants to your aquatic garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare your roses for the fall blooming season (Audio 08/18/08) In much of the country, rose growers generally prune back once in the spring and do light pruning throughout the growing season. But in Louisiana we have two rose flowering seasons. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| August last month to fertilize lawn (Audio 08/18/08) August is the final month of the year in which we apply fertilizers. If your lawn already looks healthy, then this treatment may be optional. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Avoid major landscaping during this time of the year (Audio 08/18/08) Summer's intense heat makes it a poor time to plant most types of plants in our landscapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune gingers to allow room for new growth (Audio 08/18/08) Gingers are among many popular tropical plants for Louisiana landscapes. Their lush foliage and bright flowers are very attractive during the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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. |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| Plant cool-season garden in February (Video 02/18/08) Now is the time to get some of your flowering plants into their flower beds. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill gives you some good choices of hardy annuals for your cool-season garden. (Runtime 1 minute, 33 seconds) |
| New Trends In Landscaping (For Release On Or After 12/28/2007) The basic techniques of gardening today are not that much different than those our great grandparents used. Still, technology and the age of communication are definitely changing the way we live, work and garden. Gardeners will, with greater ease and frequency than ever before, exchange ideas and be exposed to new concepts about how and why we garden. How will the new trends affect the plants we use and how we design with them and care for them? |
| Get It Growing: Fall Color In The Landscape (For Release On Or After 11/23/07) Many plants seem to save up all summer for the spectacular display of flowers, fruit and foliage showing up in our gardens now. If you want to punch up the color level in your garden from October through December, here are some trees, shrubs and perennials you might consider including in your landscape. |
| Get It Growing: If You Grow Plants For Fruit, You Need To Know This (For Release On Or After 11/16/07) Botany lessons are often helpful for gardeners to understand some of the underlying reasons why plants behave the way they do and why we do things a certain way. When growing a plant that is expected to produce fruit, knowing something about the reproductive workings of the plant is in the gardener’s best interest to prevent disappointment. |
| Get It Growing: Plant Strawberries Now for Delicious Fruit Next Spring (For Release On Or After 11/09/07) Fresh, ripe strawberries are a favorite with just about everybody, and now is a great time to plant them into your garden. Strawberries are best planted from late October through November for production next spring. They are easy enough that growing a crop is a fun project for kids at home or in school. |
| Get It Growing: Healthy Gardening (For Release On Or After 11/2/07) Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise. It contributes to a healthy lifestyle. |
| Soil Additions Change Hydrangea Colors (Audio 10/15/07) Gardeners can manipulate the color of their hydrangeas by making an addition to the soil this month. Acid soils produce blue plants and alkaline soils produce pink flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wisteria Vines Can Take Years To Bloom (Audio 10/15/07) Wisteria is an outstanding flowering vine for Louisiana landscapes. It spreads easily, so be sure to keep it under control. A common problem with wisteria is that it can take several years to bloom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try A Persimmon Tree In Your Home Landscape (Audio 10/08/07) Persimmon trees are easy to grow in Louisiana landscapes. This fruit tree produces seedless fruit and doesn't need pollination. The fruit of most varieties must be soft before it can be eaten. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Plants For The Move Indoors (Audio 10/08/07) Many gardeners move their houseplants outside during the summer. As the weather cools, tropical plants will have to come back indoors. Before making the move, they need to acclimate to low-light conditions. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Saving Seeds Can Be Rewarding (Audio 10/08/07) Save the seeds from plants such as annuals and perennials, and don't harvest the seeds too early. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Strawberries The Month For A Spring Harvest (Audio 10/08/07) Harvest season for strawberries is in the spring, but now is the time to plant them in your garden. Make sure the beds are well-prepared and raised. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sweet Peas Add Color And Fragrance To The Landscape (Audio 10/07/08) Sweet peas are outstanding flowering vines. Their color and fragrance make a great addition to our landscape. Sweet peas will bloom in the spring, but now is the time to plant the vines. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Get It Growing: Healthy Plants Start With Bed Preparation (For Release On Or After 10/05/07) Fall is a prime planting season in Louisiana. Cool-season flowering bedding plants and cool-season vegetables are planted from now through February, and November through February is the best time to plant hardy shrubs, ground covers and perennials in the landscape. How well you prepare the soil before planting has an enormous effect on the health and growth of your plants. |
| Unique Lily Requires Patience (Video 10/01/07) Lycoris radiata goes by a variety of common names: Hurricane lily, spider lily and naked ladies. This plant requires patience because it may take three years to start blooming. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
| Look For Fall Decorations In Your Landscape (Audio 10/01/07) We start thinking of the holidays this time of the year. There are a lot items in nature that can decorate up your home for fall. Look for things such as seed pods, dried flower heads and pine cones. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rose Enthusiasts Can Expect A Fall Display This Month (Audio 10/01/07) Roses in Louisiana bloom beautifully in October and November. If your roses were pruned back in August or September, there is not much pruning needed now. You will need to deadhead your roses after they fade. This keeps the rose bush looking fresh and attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Have Many Options When Planting Vegetables This Month (Audio 10/01/07) Many great vegetables can be planted this time of the year. Transplants of broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower are available at local nurseries. Root crops can be direct-seeded into the garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fresh-grown Herbs Can Spice Up Your Cooking (Audio 10/01/07) Gardeners can plant a wide variety of herbs in their gardens this time of the year. A few plants provide a big harvest, so there is no need to plant more than you can use. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Brown Patch Can Be A Problem In The Fall (Audio 10/01/07) Brown patch is a fungal infection that affects lawn grasses, especially St. Augustine. It likes cool, mild and damp weather conditions. Watch for discolored areas in the lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Using Color In The Landscape (For Release On Or After 10/26/07) October is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. Many warm-season annuals have finished or are finishing, and gardeners’ thoughts begin to turn to cool-season bedding plants for fall, winter and spring color. |
| Get It Growing: Plant Spring-flowering Bulbs In Fall (For Release On Or After 10/19/07) We’ve become accustomed to running out and buying flats or pots of blooming bedding plants to create “instant flower gardens.” This last-minute approach, however, will simply not work when using spring-flowering bulbs in the landscape. If you want beautiful beds of daffodils, tulips or Dutch irises next spring, you should think about planting them now. |
| Get It Growing: Growing Delicious Fall Vegetables (For Release On Or After 10/12/07) Cooler mornings in October make it a joy to get out and work in the home vegetable garden. A number of delicious and nutritious vegetables will thrive in the coming cool season. Indeed, some of our favorite vegetables can only be grown in Louisiana October through April. |
| Garlic From The Garden Can Enhance Favorite Dishes (Audio 09/24/07) Garlic is critical to Louisiana cuisine. It is easy to grow, and now is the time to plant it. Choose a well-prepared bed in a sunny area with good drainage. Garlic can be planted through the month of October and into early November. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Divide Louisiana Irises Before They Began Growing Again (Audio 09/24/07) Louisiana irises are dormant during the months of August, September and early October. If you have irises that need to be divided, get that done soon. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Make Plans For Fall Tree Plantings (Audio 09/24/07) It is still too hot to plant trees, but planting season is right around the corner. Now is a good time to look around for needed shade in your lawn and make plans for fall plantings. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Cole Crops In Your Garden This Month (Video 09/24/07) Mid-to-late September is a great time to plant cole crops into your vegetable garden. Cole crops are the group of vegetables closely related to cabbage. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| Azalea Lace Bugs Can Damage Azalea Plants (Audio 09/24/07) Azalea lace bugs are small flying insects that live on the underside of the leaves. Small white spots on the leaf indicate an infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Composting Makes Use Of Organic Material (Audio 09/17/07) Louisiana gardeners can compost every bit of organic debris their landscapes create. This includes leaves in the fall and grass clippings in the summer. Gardeners can create their own compost pile using simple materials. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Repot Plants Outgrowing Their Containers (Audio 09/17/07) Many gardeners move container plants outside for the summer. After a summer of abundant growth outdoors, plants may have outgrown their containers. Look for roots growing out of drainage holes or showing up on the soil. These plants will benefit from being repotted into a larger container. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Store Caladium Tubers For The Winter (Audio 09/17/07) Caladiums are a wonderful shade-tolerant summer bedding plant. They are reaching the end of their growing season, and gardeners should dig up the tubers before all the foliage falls off. The tubers need to be dried and stored in paper bags or cardboard boxes inside during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Plant Fall-blooming Azaleas While They Bloom (Audio 09/17/07) Many types of azaleas will bloom in late summer and fall. Encore azaleas were bred in Louisiana, are well-adapted to our growing conditions and bloom without fail in the fall. This is a good time to plant them into your landscape, and you can pick out your plants while they are in bloom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Keep Landscape Well-watered If Fall Is Dry (Audio 09/17/07) September and October are transitional times in Louisiana landscapes. Days become milder, and summer rain showers began to slow down. This means watering will likely be necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Plumbago's Blue Flowers Are Prized In The Landscape (Video 09/17/07) Blue flowers are relatively rare in the plant world. That’s why plumbago's blue flowers are so precious. Plumbago is an outstanding workhorse in the summer landscape. It’s actually a shrubby-looking plant, but when you examine at the stems, you’ll see they’re very green and herbaceous. (Runtime: 1 minutre, 30 seconds) |
| Mulch Is A Valuable Tool In The Fight Against Weeds (Audio 09/10/07) Mulches are a valuable gardening tool for reducing weeds in beds. It is important to remember that mulch must be thick to work properly. If your mulch is looking thin, add another layer on top of the existing mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| September Weather Encourages Chinch Bug Damage (Audio 09/10/07) In September, it is still pretty hot. Combining that with dry weather can cause an increase in chinch bug activity. These insects attack lawn grasses and prefer St. Augustine grass. They create circular brown areas and will kill the grass where they feed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Selectively This Time Of The Year (Audio 09/10/07) As we move into September, we must be careful about what we prune in our landscapes. Winter and spring-flowering shrubs have set their flower buds, so pruning will remove these flowers. Also, pruning too late can keep shrubs or tree branches from hardening off before winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Bed Preparation Is An Important Step Before Fall Planting (Audio 09/10/07) Vegetable and flower beds are active parts of our landscape. Right now, gardeners may need to do some bed preparation before planting fall crops. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Finish Fertilizing In Early Fall To Avoid Damage To Plants (Audio 09/10/07) The weather can remain quite warm throughout September, but we are reaching the end of the growing period. This means you have to be careful with late-season fertilizer applications. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Heavy Pecan Crop Makes Branches Vulnerable To Breaks (Audio 09/03/07) Pecan trees tend to "alternate bear," which means they will produce a large crop one year followed by a small crop or no crop the next year. A large crop can lead to breaking branches because of pecan's brittle wood. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Green Onions In Your Fall Garden (Audio 09/03/07) Green onions are an important part of Louisiana cuisine. This is a great time of the year to plant them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fungal Organisms Are Common In Lawn Grasses (Audio 09/03/07) A variety of fungal organisms live and grow in our lawns. Some are relatively harmless. Others can be very damaging and cause problems in hot, dry weather. Fungicides can prevent some of this damage from occurring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Make Plan For Existing Trees Before Construction (Audio 09/03/07) Mature trees are a valuable part of the home landscape. When building on a lot with existing trees, make plans to keep them from being damaged by construction. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| September Is A Transitional Month In The Vegetable Garden (Audio 09/03/07) A variety of both warm-season and cool-season vegetables can be planted in September. Transplants of tomatoes and bell peppers can be planted early in the month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Stressed Leaves Are Normal This Time Of Year (Video 09/10/07) You might have noticed tree leaves that look diseased or sickly recently. What’s the problem and what should you do? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to handle the situation in this segment of Get it Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
| Mexican Oregano Is A Great Herb With Beautiful Flowers (Video 09/03/07) Many Louisiana gardeners like to grow culinary herbs. Mexican oregano is a good herb for our area. It generally grows in the drier climate of south Texas and northern mexico, but does remarkably well in Louisiana. Make sure this plant gets very good drainage. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Make Room For New Growth On Gingers And Cannas (Audio 08/27/07) Pruning Gingers and cannas can be tricky. Once a shoot has flowered it will not flower again. Gardeners can prune these shoots back down to the ground and make room for new shoots that will sprout up later. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Use Milkweed To Attract Monarchs (Video 08/27/07) Some plants are great for attracting beautiful insects – like butterflies. In this Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a plant that not only attracts Monarch butterflies but also serves as a type of nursery for their young. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Transplants Need To Be Hardened Before Going Into The Garden (Audio 08/27/07) The young transplants gardeners buy at local nurseries have been raised under perfect conditions in greenhouses. As a result, transplants may need to be hardened off first before being planted in the garden.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Large Caterpillar Populations Can Damage Plants (Audio 08/27/07) Caterpillars are one of the leading pests that attack plants in our landscapes. Their damage usually can be tolerated, but populations of these pests can be high at the end of summer. Monitor their damage and apply pesticides if necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Boost Their Lawns Now With One Final Application Of Fertilizer (Audio 08/27/07) The end of August or the first week of September is the last time this year to apply nitrogen fertilizer to your lawn. You do not want to encourage vigorous growth into the fall, because that makes the grass less hardy going into the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Roses For Fall Blooming (Audio 08/27/07) Roses have their share of problems during the summer, but if we wait through it, we can expect a good blooming season in the fall. Evaluate your roses now. Prune them, if they need it, to prepare them for fall blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take Advantage Of Shade-loving Plants During The Hot Times (Video 08/20/07) It’s been extremely hot lately, making it uncomfortable to go outside and work in the garden. The good news is that it feels a little better in the shade. With that in mind, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a beautiful shade-loving plant. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
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| Heat Is Hard On People And Plants (Audio 08/20/07) Heat stress is terrible this time of the year. The weather is just as hard on our plants as it is on us, so we should avoid planting trees and shrubs now. Wait until the weather cools down in October before trying to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Palms To Keep Them Attractive (Audio 08/20/07) Part of the pruning is to remove unattractive faded fronds from the lower part of the palm's head. This becomes more difficult as the palm grows taller. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mosquito Protection Is Important For Gardeners (Audio 08/20/07) This time of the year, gardeners tend to work in the early morning or early evening hours when mosquitoes are most active. Gardeners should protect themselves with mosquito repellant or clothing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mowing Frequently Eliminates The Need To Bag Grass Clippings (Audio 08/20/07) Bagging grass clippings is not necessary if you mow frequently. If you don't, however, bagging the clippings can keep your yard healthy and attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Balanced Ecosystem Keeps Ponds Healthy (Audio 08/20/07) Aquatic gardens are popular in Louisiana landscapes. But gardeners can have problems keeping their ponds looking healthy. One striking issue is green water. A balanced ecosystem can stop green water from developing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Offers Advice On Determining When A Pear Is Ripe (Audio 08/13/07) We start looking for pears to ripen on our trees in August. They will start to change color, with a red blush appearing on the fruit. You also might notice the fruit soften or drop out of the tree. If that happens before they're ripe, you can ripen them off the tree for fresh eating. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Repot Plants That Have Outgrown Their Containers (Audio 08/13/07) Many gardeners grow plants in containers. Container plants growing outdoors may need to be repotted after vigorous growth during the summer. You can see wilting and stunted growth on a plant that has outgrown its container. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fern Plantings Allow Gardeners To Work In The Shade (Audio 08/13/07) When it's hot outside, gardeners need to look for jobs that can be done in the shade. Ferns work great in shady areas, and this time of the year they may have unattractive fronds that need tending. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Irises Are Dormant, Ready For Dividing (Audio 08/13/07) The Louisiana Iris becomes dormant in the months of August and September. Then they begin active growth again in October. That means now is a great time to divide and transplant these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Milkweed Attracts Migrating Monarch Butterflies (Audio 08/12/07) Louisiana gardeners can plant milkweed or butterfly weed for migrating monarch butterflies. Monarchs lay eggs on the butterfly weed. Although these plants may have other insect problems, remember that using insecticides on them will harm the butterflies. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Add Warm-season Bedding Plants For Color In Your Garden (Video 08/13/07) Despite the intense heat this time of the year, you can still add warm-season bedding plants to your landscape to provide that great color we all crave. Stop by your local nursery or garden center, and you’ll find they have a wide selection of wonderful plants in just about every height and color you can imagine. (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Offers Watering Tips For Late Summer (Audio 08/06/07) In these hot days of late summer our plants dry out quickly. Watering correctly will keep plants healthy. Mulching plants also helps conserve water, but overwatering can cause root rot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Coleus Offers Beautiful Foliage In Shady Areas (Audio 08/06/07) Coleus is a great bedding plant. It has beautiful foliage in a variety of colors. Coleus can be grown in the sun or the shade, but most prefer some shade. Just make sure you choose a variety suitable for the sunlight situation your coleus plants will be growing in. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Check Landscape For Spider Mite And White Fly Infestations (Audio 08/06/07) Two of the most difficult insects to deal with in the home landscape are spider mites and white flies. Spider mites are tiny and difficult to see. White flies are small and white, and the young white flies are attached to the underside of the leaves they infest. Both of these insects feed on the sap of plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hardy Hibiscus Produces Beautiful Flowers (Video 08/06/07) Want a flower the size of a dinner plate that will bloom beautifully all summer long? In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some popular hibiscus varieties you can find at your local nursery this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Have A Fall Tomato Crop (Audio 07/30/07) Louisiana vegetable gardeners can plant a wonderful crop of fall tomatoes. We need to get the transplants planted this month in North Louisiana. South Louisiana gardeners can wait until September to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Vegetable Garden For Cooler Temperatures (Audio 07/30/07) Vegetables we plant in August reflect the fact that summer will end soon. Crops like broccoli, cauliflower and kohlrabi can be seeded now. There also are other cool-season vegetables you can plant into your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Chinch Bugs Could Be Causing Lawn Damage (Audio 07/30/07) During hot summer days, especially if the weather is dry, chinch bugs can proliferate in area lawns and cause plenty of damage. Symptoms include patches of grass that are brown and dead. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get Palms Planted Now (Audio 07/30/07) Palms can be planted all over the state. They need to be planted during warm weather, and August is the last month to plant them. Be sure to plant palms that are hardy enough for the area you live in. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Keep Summer Bedding Plants Attractive (Audio 07/30/07) Louisiana has a long summer growing season. The bedding plants we planted in April and May have been growing for a long time and may be tall and leggy at this point. It is too early to pull them out and plant cool-season bedding plants, but you can cut back these plants.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Tropical Plant Combines Beauty and Fragrance (Video 07/30/07) Louisiana gardeners love two things in their landscapes – great fragrances and wonderful tropical plants. The Harlequin Glory Bower or “Clerodendrum tricotomum” offers both of those. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| Aphids Common Pests Of Crape Myrtles (Video 07/23/07) Ever wonder why crape myrtles seem to always mist on your head? Well, it’s not water. The moisture actually is coming from aphids. In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you how to control aphids on your crape myrtles. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Plant Basil For End-Of-Summer Production (Audio 07/23/07) Basil is a heat-tolerant herb that grows well in Louisiana during the summer. You can find basil plants at your local nursery to plant into your garden. If you already have some growing, harvest regularly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Use Cut Flowers To Enliven The Indoors (Audio 07/23/07) Cutting flowers from the garden is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Cut flowers in the late afternoon, cutting them on a slant. Put them in a bucket of water until you are ready to arrange them. Keep the arrangement away from direct sunlight and heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Gardenias And Hydrangeas Before Flower Buds Set (Audio 07/23/07) Gardenias and hydrangeas are great summer-blooming shrubs. Since they must be pruned before they set their flower buds, this is the best time to prune them. If you wait too late to do this task, you may take off some of the plant's future flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Blackberry Canes That Produced Fruit This Year (Audio 07/23/07) Blackberries can be easy to grow and productive in the home garden. This is a good time to prune your blackberry plants. The canes that produced fruit this summer can be cut back. But leave the new canes alone. They will produce for you next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fig Production Peaks In July (Audio 07/23/07) July generally is fig month in Louisiana -- although the age of the tree or weather conditions can affect fig production. Once picked figs won't keep long, so enjoy them right away or use them in preserves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer Takes A Toll On Annual Bedding Plants (Audio 07/16/07) Annual bedding plants can suffer during the heat of summer. Keep in mind that watering too often won't help the plant and could encourage root rot. Watering deeply and thoroughly two or three times a week should do the job. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Boost Flower Pots On Wooden Decks (Audio 07/16/07) Louisiana gardeners grow many plants in containers. Flower pots on wooden decks or porches could damage the surface as a result of water collecting on the wood. The best solution is to boost the pots up with pot feet or bricks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Weed Less Often; Mulch And Use Herbicides (Audio 07/16/07) Weeding can be a constant chore for gardeners. Mulching and using herbicides can help home gardeners face such chores less often. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ligularias Work Well In Shady Areas (Video 07/16/07) You won’t find leopard plants growing in African savannahs. But you can find them growing in Louisiana landscapes. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about the ligularia in this Get It Growing edition. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| Try Ground Covers Under Shade Trees (Audio 07/16/07) Shade trees have many benefits in the home landscape, but there is one downside. As these trees grow larger, the grass beneath them can suffer. Ground covers can tolerate the shade, so shade-loving ground covers like monkey grass and liriope are good choices under large trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Leaf Miner Is Hard To Control, But It's Not Impossible (Audio 07/16/07) The leaf miner is a common pest of ornamentals and vegetables. The larvae of leaf miners cause the damage to the plants. These pests feed on cells within the layers of the leaf, making it difficult to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Shade Trees Can Reduce Energy Costs (Audio 07/09/07) Energy bills can spike during the summer months. Planting shade trees in appropriate places in your yard can help keep cooling costs down. While this is not the right time to plant trees, it is a good time to evaluate your shade needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tomato Production Slows In July (Audio 07/09/07) May through June is the peak harvest time for most tomatoes in Louisiana gardens. You may still have tomato flowers now, but with the intense heat of mid-summer, those flowers are less likely to set fruit. On the other hand, Roma tomatoes and other heat-tolerant tomatoes do well in the summertime. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Webworms Cause Minor Damage To Trees (Audio 07/09/07) Webworms are small caterpillars that feed on the foliage of a variety of trees. They get their name because they create web-like structures at the end of branches -- enclosing the foliage. They feed on the foliage, but the damage they do generally is minimal. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mowing Frequently Keeps Lawn Healthy (Audio 07/09/07) This is our lawn-care season. Mowing frequently and regularly will help keep your lawn healthy. Other lawn chores include fertilizing, keeping mower blades sharpened and watering regularly, if necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Vegetables That Can Withstand Summer Heat (Audio 07/09/07) Despite the heat, July can be an active time in the vegetable garden. We can remove some of the plants that we planted in the spring and replace them with heat-tolerant vegetables such as cucumbers and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Webworms Cause Minor Damage To Trees (Video 07/09/07) One of the most common insect pests that attack trees in Louisiana during the summer are caterpillars called webworms. These caterpillars occur all through the summer, and they form webs at the ends of the branches, but their actual damage to trees is relatively minor. (Runtime: 1 minute, 25 seconds) |
| Container Plants Need Frequent Watering During Summer (Audio 07/02/07) Louisiana gardeners grow many plants in containers. This time of the year these plants need plenty of watering, especially if they are in a sunny location. Repotting plants into larger containers can help you cut down on the amount of watering you need to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Ornamental Grasses Have Many Positive Traits (Audio 07/02/07) There are many beautiful ornamental grasses that can be used as decorative borders. They are drought tolerant and have good insect and disease resistance. Gardeners can find a wide variety of ornamental grasses at gardening centers -- with at least one that will fill their needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Palms During Summer Months (Audio 07/02/07) Palm trees can be grown all over Louisiana. If you want to add a palm to your landscape, now is the time to plant them. Homeowners in North Louisiana should choose hardy palms for their climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Explains A Method To Remove Cypress Knees (Audio 07/02/07) The bald cypress is Louisiana's state tree. It makes a great addition to the landscape, but gardeners can have a problem with cypress knees. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to remove knees that might pop up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Hydrangeas and Gardenias Immediately After Blooming (Audio 07/02/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in the early summer. Although most of the summer-flowering shrubs we grow in our landscapes bloom on new growth, hydrangeas and gardenias set their flower buds in late summer. When the plants finish flowering, prune them quickly so as not to cut off next year's flower buds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plan Ahead For A Beautiful Container Garden (Video 07/02/07) Container gardens full of beautiful plants are all the rage these days. When using an outdoor container, make sure it’s nice and large to fit into the scale of the outdoors. When choosing the plants, make sure they look good together. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) |
| Crocosmia Is An Easy-to-grow Summer-flowering Bulb (Video 06/25/07) Many gardeners are painting their summer landscapes with the sweeping colors of beautiful flowers. Gardeners can use a perennial flowering plant that’s not only colorful but also easy to grow in sun or shade – and resistant to major diseases and insects. (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) |
| Summer Bedding Plants Brighten Louisiana Landscapes (Audio 06/25/07) Despite the intense heat of summer, you can continue to plant colorful bedding plants to brighten your summer beds. Be sure to keep them well watered when they are newly planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Leave Gladiolas Foliage Intact Afer Blooming (Audio 06/25/07) Gladiolas bulbs are planted in Louisiana landscapes to provide beautiful spikes of flowers in many colors. Once a gladiola finishes blooming, you should cut off the faded flower but leave all the foliage intact so it can provide food for the bulb. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Soluble Fertilizers Can Add A Boost Of Nutrients For Plants (Audio 06/25/07) Fertilizers are products that add essential minerals and nutrients to the soil. Soluble fertilizers are dissolved in water and applied as a liquid to plants. They provide immediate nutrients to plants, but they do have drawbacks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mexican Tarragon Can Replace French Variety During Summer (Audio 06/25/07) Tarragon is an herb that is popular in poultry dishes. French tarragon is the classic variety, but it won't grow in Louisiana during the summer. Cooks and gardeners can substitute Mexican tarragon to overcome that obstacle. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pre-emergence Herbicides Can Stop Weeds From Occurring (Audio 06/25/07) Weeding work is never done, but there are ways to suppress weeds. Mulch is one way to keep weeds down. A pre-emergence herbicide also can prevent weeds from taking over beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer Is Good Time To Add Plants To Your Aquatic Garden (Audio 06/18/07) Summer is an excellent time to add plants to an aquatic garden. Plants in good-sized pots can simply be placed into the pond. There are no holes to dig or beds to prepare. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Profusion Zinnias Stand Up To Louisiana's Summers (Audio 06/18/07) Zinnias provide bright colors in the garden and make great cut flowers. Although many zinnias perform poorly during the summer months, Profusion zinnias can stand up to Louisiana's heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Drop In Rose Production Stems From Heat Stress (Audio 06/18/07) During the intense heat of summer rose blooms are fewer, smaller and poorer in quality. Heat stress causes the drop in production. Even though it may seem like roses could use fertilizer, now is not the time to apply fertilizer to your roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pull Up Petunias When They Start To Languish (Audio 06/18/07) Petunias are a popular summer bedding plant up north, but these plants generally tend to fade in Louisiana's summer heat. Wave petunias, however, will tolerate more heat than most varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take Precautions When Gardening In The Heat (Audio 06/18/07) High temperatures and high humidity can create a dangerous heat index. It's important to take care of yourself when you garden this time of the year. Garden early in the morning or late in the evening and follow the shade around. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Looking For Fruit Or Privacy? Gardeners Have Options With Elaeagnus (Video 06/18/07) The Elaeagnus plant, also known as the Gumi, provides delicious fruit for the making of jelly. But the plant also can be used to create an excellent sound barrier or privacy barrier along the edge of your property. In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out that the species to buy depends on which of those benefits you prefer. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Don't Worry About Webbing From Bark Lice (Audio 06/11/07) You may notice fine silvery webbing appearing on the bark of trees during the summer. These webs are made by tiny insects called bark lice or psocids. While it looks alarming, these insects won't harm the tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Roses When They Finish Blooming (Audio 06/11/07) Most of the roses in our gardens today are everblooming roses. But some gardeners still grow once-blooming roses. When these roses finish flowering, it is time to prune them. Just study each plant carefully to decide how to prune it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Stop Suckers On Crape Myrtles (Audio 06/11/07) In horticulture the term sucker is used to describe a strong sprout growing from the base of a tree or the tree's root system. Crape myrtles commonly produce suckers. But there is a way to get rid of these growths. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Check Trees Before A Storm Approaches (Audio 06/11/07) June ushers in hurricane season in Louisiana, and strong thunderstorms also are common during the summer months. To prepare your yard for potential storms, check for weaknesses or dead branches in trees. Also, plan what objects need to be picked up in your yard if you know a storm is approaching. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Harvest Onion Crops In June (Audio 06/11/07) Home gardeners can grow a number of vegetables from the onion family. These crops are planted in fall and harvested this time of the year. Pull the onion, shallot or garlic bulb out of the ground and let it dry in the sun a few days. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Azaleas Can Show Signs Of Iron Deficiency (Video 06/11/07) Just like people, plants can lack the necessary minerals to lead a healthy life. Azaleas are one of the most popular shrubs in Louisiana landscapes. They like an acid-type soil. If they’re grown in alkaline soils, they have problems getting the iron they need out of the soil, and this leads to a disease called iron chlorosis. (Runtime: 1 minutes, 30 seconds) |
| Duranta Is A Tropical Plant That Offers Cold-hardiness (Video 06/04/07) Many tropical plants do quite well in Louisiana’s subtropical climate. In this week’s Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces us to a tropical plant that is gaining in popularity and offers a degree of cold-hardiness many tropical plants do not have. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Composted Yard Waste Can Be Reused In Gardens (Audio 06/04/07) Creating a compost pile is a great way to recycle yard waste. Fallen leaves and grass clippings can be turned into valuable material that can be used in garden bed preparation or as top dressing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lichens Are Not Harmful To Trees (Audio 06/04/07) Gardeners may notice poorly-performing plants with grayish-green growths on them. These growths, called lichens, often are blamed for harming trees or shrubs. Lichens are not parasites, but they often live on trees that are already unhealthy. |
| Gardeners Can Ripen Homegrown Tomatoes Indoors (Audio 06/04/07) A vine-ripened tomato freshly picked from the garden can be a real treat. But harvesting tomatoes at the perfect time is not always possible. If they still need it when you pick them, you can ripen tomatoes indoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mowing Often Keeps Lawn Healthy (Audio 06/04/07) Mowing is the main lawn chore during the summer months. You need to mow often enough so that when you do mow you are not cutting off more than a third of the leaf blade. Of course, this will mean mowing at least once a week. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetables Planted In June Must Be Able To Tolerate The Heat (Audio 06/04/07) The vegetables we plant in Louisiana this time of the year have to be able to take the intense heat throughout the summer. We can plant a variety of vegetables such as canteloupe, eggplant and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Work To Preserve Trees During Construction (Audio 05/27/08) If you will be building or doing any sort of construction on land with existing trees, plan carefully to preserve the trees, if possible. Consulting with an arborist can determine which trees are healthy and how they can be protected. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Harvest Irish Potatoes This Time Of The Year (Audio 05/28/07) Irish potatoes are planted into the home garden around February in Louisiana. By the time we reach late May or early June, the potatoes usually are ready for harvest. And blooms may show up around harvest time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take Measures To Control Suckers (Audio 05/28/07) A number of trees and shrubs we use in Louisiana landscapes tend to develop suckers at the base. Suckers are sprouts that come up on trees such as wax myrtles, crape myrtles and river birches. Pruning and treatment is important in controlling these suckers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Palms Should Be Planted During Summer Months (Audio 05/28/07) Most trees and shrubs in Louisiana should be planted during our cooler season, but palms should be planted during the heat of summer. The roots of palms only grow in warm soil. Just make sure the palms you plant are hardy for your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Native Wisteria Has Long Blooming Season (Video 05/28/07) It is not as well known as its Chinese and Japanese counterparts, but there is a native wisteria vine found in Louisiana. It's called Wisteria frutescens, and it blooms about now (in late May). While the Chinese wisteria’s blooming is over in about two weeks – one big flash – the native wisteria has been in bloom at least a week or two and is going to continue to bloom for more than a month. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Annual Vines Keep Growth In Check (Audio 05/28/07) Vines are wonderful additions to our landscapes. They are beautiful climbing on a trellis or over an arbor. Annual vines are the ones that die at the end of their season, so if you are hesitant to use vines because you think they might get too wild, an annual vine will solve that problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Submerged Plants Help Keep Ponds Clear (Audio 05/21/07) Decorative ponds and aquatic gardens are popular in many home and commercial landscapes. One of the more common problems for these ponds is green water. Algae blooms can cause green water this time of the year. But submerged plants can help clear this up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Crape Myrtles Prepare For Summer Blooming (Audio 05/21/07) The most popular small flowering tree in Louisiana landscapes is the crape myrtle. Its long blooming season and its ability to grow under most Louisiana soil conditions make it a prized tree. Crape myrtles come in a variety of colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try Something Different For Summer Greens (Audio 05/21/07) Cooked greens are a traditional part of Louisiana's cuisine, but it is difficult to get these vegetables to grow during the summer. There are some nontraditional greens cooks and gardeners can try this time of year, however. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer-flowering Bulbs Can Fit Many Landscapes (Audio 05/21/07) Summer-flowering bulbs grow and bloom between April and September. Many are native to tropical and subtropical areas, and they thrive in Louisiana's climate. These summer-flowering bulbs can vary in size, height and color – and in the amount of shade and moisture they can tolerate. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Landscape Roses Are Gaining Popularity In Louisiana (Video 05/21/07) Shrub roses are a category of roses that are really great for use in the landscape. What revolutionized this category was a cultivar called Knock Out. In this Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter hoticulturist Dan Gill also shows us other shrub roses that work well in Louisiana landscapes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
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