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| 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) |
| [Image: Spider Lily ]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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| [Image: Cole Crops]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) |
| [Image: Plumbago]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) |
| [Image: Leaves]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) |
| [Image: mexican oregano]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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Keep Gardens Neat During The Winter (Audio 11/27/06) Louisiana gardens can stay attractive through the winter months. It is a good idea to keep your landscape looking neat and clean during this time. This includes cutting back faded foliage, weeding and mulching. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Proper Planting Gives Tree A Good Start (Audio 11/27/06) Planting a tree is not a difficult task, but it should be done right to give the tree a good start. Make sure you select the right tree for the space you intend to plant it in. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the proper tree planting process. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Reserve Fertilizer For Plants In Active Growth During The Winter (Audio 11/27/06) Fertilizers are important tools to encourage growth on plants. The best time to apply fertilizer is at the beginning of a plant's growing season. Most of the plants in our landscape are going dormant this time of the year, but there are few plants that could use a healthy dose of fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Several Pests Can Weather Louisiana's Winter (Audio 11/27/06) Insects can still be a problem in fall and winter because of Louisiana's temperatures. Gardeners may see aphids, caterpillars, snails and slugs this time of the year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has tips for controlling these winter pests. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Horticulturist Offers Easy Method For 'Forcing' Paperwhites (Audio 11/20/06) Paperwhites are a wonderful spring-flowering bulb, but it is popular to force their blooms around this time so they'll have blooms at Christmas. Just remember if you grow them with too little light and in warm temperatures, like indoors, they will turn out leggy and the blooms will fall over. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Tropical Plants For The Move Indoors (Audio 11/20/06) Many people use tropical container plants to embellish decks, porches or patios. These plants cannot be left outside during winter. Don't wait until the first freeze is predicted to take them inside. Prepare them early for the lower light indoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fallen Leaves Become Valuable In Compost Pile (Audio 11/20/06) All the leaves your shade trees are dropping this time of year should not be thrown away. If you compost the leaves, you'll end up with a valuable soil additive that you can use in garden bed preparation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Hardy Herbs Now For A Great Harvest Next Year (Audio 11/20/06) A wide variety of herbs can take Louisiana's winters. Plant them now for a great harvest in late winter, spring and early summer. Put them in a sunny, well-prepared bed that is convenient to the kitchen. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fruit Trees Require Care But Offer Rewards (Audio 11/20/06) From now through February is the best time to plant hardy fruit trees and shrubs in Louisiana landscapes. Fruit trees often require more care than an average tree, but the resulting fruit makes it well worth the effort. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Allow Amaryllis To Grow Indoors For The Winter (Audio 11/13/06) Amaryllis bulbs become available at nurseries and garden centers each fall. But fall is not the appropriate time to plant these bulbs into your landscape. It is best to pot them and let them bloom indoors. You can plant them into your landscape in the spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Reveals Tip To Harvesting Broccoli (Audio 11/13/06) Broccoli is a great cool-season vegetable, but there is a trick to harvesting perfect broccoli. The size of the head does not determine when to harvest broccoli. It is the size of each individual flower bud on the head that determines harvest time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cut Back Summer-flowering Bulbs After A Freeze (Audio 11/13/06) Summer-flowering bulbs grow and bloom during the summer, and many of these bulbs go dormant over the winter. When a freeze browns their foliage, you can cut them back. A thick layer of mulch will protect the bulbs during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try Winter Vegetables In The Flower Garden (Audio 11/13/06) Winter vegetables have a nice aesthetic quality. The frilly foliage of mustard and the wonderful color of red cabbage make these plants great ornamentals as well as productive vegetables. You also can try curly-leaf parsley as an edging to cool-season bedding plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Camellias Are Free Of Most Pests Except One (Audio 11/13/06) The camellia is an outstanding evergreen shrub for Louisiana. It blooms beautifully in the winter. Camellias are free from most insect and disease problems except for tea scale. When that's a problem, oil spray will help control infestations. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Spring-flowering Bulbs In November (Audio 11/06/06) November is the perfect month to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Once you've got the bulbs planted, you can overplant them with cool-season bedding plants. This will give you flowers throughout the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season Bedding Plants Keep Winter Landscapes Attractive (Audio 11/06/06) You can keep your garden looking beautiful through the fall and winter by planting cool-season bedding plants. A wide variety of plants in different colors and sizes are available at your local nursery. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ryegrass Keeps Lawns Green Through Winter (Audio 11/06/06) The common lawn grasses we use in Louisiana go dormant and turn brown during the winter. You can keep a green lawn by overseeding with ryegrass, but keep in mind that will mean you have to mow the grass during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lettuce Is An Easy And Beautiful Plant For The Winter Garden (Audio 11/06/06) Lettuce is an easy vegetable to grow at home. You can buy transplants or start the plants from seed. If using seeds, remember lettuce seeds need light to germinate, so just press them lightly into the soil. While lettuce does well during cool weather, it can be damaged on a particularly cold night. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Chrysanthemums Brighten Fall Landscapes (Audio 11/06/06) We are well into the fall season, but chrysanthemums still are available in nurseries and garden centers. Chrysanthemums do a great job of punching up the color in your landscape. Potted chrysanthemums also brighten doorways. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Keep Fallen Leaves Off Yard (Audio 10/30/06) Most of the shade trees we use in our landscapes are deciduous. This means they drop their leaves over the winter. It is important to get these leaves off the lawn. You can use them as a mulch or put them in a compost pile. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tidy Up Perennials While They Are Dormant (Audio 10/30/06) Perennials are flowers that come back year after year. Most of them are in active growth during the summer. So fall is a great time to go through your flower gardens and cut back unattractive growth and faded flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall Tomatoes Are Ready For Harvest (Audio 10/30/06) Fall tomatoes should be ready for harvest about now. They ripen slowly during cooler weather, but you can harvest them as soon as they have a pinkish tint to them. Bring the tomatoes indoors and allow them to ripen on a counter. And be sure to harvest all tomatoes if a freeze is predicted. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Evergreens Shed Leaves In Fall And Winter (Audio 10/30/06) Louisiana gardeners use many types of evergreen shrubs in their landscapes. Even though these plants are called "evergreen," some of their leaves will get old, and the plants will shed those old leaves. The leaves will change colors before they fall. But experts say there is no need to be concerned about this process. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetable Gardening Does Not Stop in the Winter (Audio 10/30/06) There are vegetables that like Louisiana's cold season. Root crops can be direct-seeded in the garden this time of the year. You also can plant greens and sets of the onion family. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Check Azaleas For Lace Bug Infestations (Audio 10/23/06) Azalea lace bugs are small insects that feed on the foliage of azaleas. They are active from September into November, and they leave behind white spots on the upper surface of the leaves – although the insects can be found on the underside of the leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Hardy Perennial Herbs In October (Audio 10/23/06) Many hardy perennial herbs can be planted into your garden now. The best herbs for you to plant are those that you like to cook with. Plant them close to your kitchen to make it convenient for harvesting while cooking. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Embellish Landscapes With Spring-flowering Bulbs (Audio 10/23/06) Spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths and tulips add beautiful color to the spring landscape. They can be expensive, so LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends using them for embellishing your landscape. October to December is the best time to plant some of these spring-flowering bulbs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Says Winterizing Lawn Not Necessary (Audio 10/23/06) In the fall, you often see recommendations for winterizing your lawn. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says our winters are relatively mild, so winterizing is not necessary. If you do winterize, choose a product with a high third number and a low first number in the fertilizer ratio. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Chrysanthemums Offer More Than Temporary Color (Audio 10/23/06) Nurseries are full of blooming chrysanthemums during the fall season. Many people grow chrysanthemums for temporary color, but they are perennials. You can cut them back after they have finished blooming, and they will come back year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Divide Perennials While They Are Dormant (Audio 10/16/06) Gardeners grow herbaceous perennials for their beautiful flowers. They make larger and larger clumps as years go by, and this diminishes the amount of flowers they produce. The period from October through March is a great time to divide perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Oil Sprays Control Scale Infestations (Audio 10/16/06) Many plants are prone to scale infestations. Fall is a good time to control scale insects. Use an oil spray to control them if you see the signs of a scale infestation, which include tan or white bumps on the leaves or stems of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Be Cautious When Pruning During Transitional Times (Audio 10/16/06) As we move into the fall season, you need to be cautious about what you prune. If you cut back shrubs, you may stimulate growth, and there is no time for that new growth to harden-off before frosts arrive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Add Cool-seaon Bedding Plants To Fall Garden (Audio 10/16/06) Fall in Louisiana is a very active gardening time. Cool-season bedding plants can keep our gardens attractive. Most can take temperatures down in the 20s and teens. Decide on a color scheme, heights of plants and the numbers you need before going to the nursery. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilize Selectively In The Fall (Audio 10/16/06) Even if the weather remains sunny and warm this time of year, you still need to remember that cool season for plants is right around the corner. Now is not the time to fertilize any plants that will go dormant over the winter. This includes hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and lawns. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Strawberries Good Addition To Home Vegetable Garden (Audio 10/09/06) Louisiana home gardeners can grow their own strawberries. The production occurs in the spring, with ripening starting around March. But gardeners should plant strawberries in October or November before winter sets in. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Fragrant Sweet Peas In October (Audio 10/09/06) Sweet peas are a wonderful cool-season flowering vine. They produce fragrant blossoms in the spring, but now is the time to plant sweet pea seeds. Pick a sunny location next to something the vine can climb on. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Trim Perennials To Keep Garden Attractive (Audio 10/09/06) Many perennials that bloom in the summer can be cut back now. Removing faded flowers can make them look more attractive, and pruning also will help keep the plants healthy. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mulches Defend Against Weeds (Audio 10/09/06) Mulches are Louisiana gardeners' best defense against weeds. They also help preserve the soil. Mulches will break down over time, so they need to be reapplied periodically. The start of fall is a good time to evaluate your mulch needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Owners Have Options For Tropical Plants During Winter (Audio 10/09/06) Many people enjoy tropical container plants outside during the summer. If you are one of them, you will need to decide what to do with these plants over the winter. Options include taking them in all winter long, moving them during cold spells or, if they are inexpensive plants, leaving them out and letting them take their chances. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilizer Can Jump Start Transplants (Audio 10/02/06) Gardeners use transplants to establish flowers and vegetables. Transplants can save four to eight weeks of growing time, but they will need transition time when going from nursery to garden. A dose or two of soluble fertilizer will help get them growing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Must Decide Whether To Dig Up Caladium Tubers (Audio 10/02/06) Caladiums begin looking tired around September. In October, gardeners need to decide whether to leave them in the ground or dig them up for the winter. Digging them up allows you to plant something else in the bed and keeps the caladium tubers from freezing and rotting during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Don't Fertilize Summer-flowering Bulbs Now (Audio 10/02/06) Many gardeners grow summer-flowering bulbs. Some of these are still blooming now but are reaching the end of their blooming season. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill reminds gardeners not to fertilize these plants at this time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Grow Plants And Vegetables From 'Saved Seeds' (Audio 10/02/06) Many of the plants we grow in our landscape will produce seeds. Gardeners can harvest these seeds from vegetables and flowers. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the different ways to harvest seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Change in Temperatures Ushers In Cool-season Vegetabels (Audio 10/02/06) The change in seasons becomes more apparent in October. Gardeners begin to focus on cool-season vegetables in their gardens. There are many transplants and seeds that can be planted into the garden now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Bark Lice Form Webbing On Trees (Audio 09/25/06) From late summer into October it is not unusual to see large webbing on the trunks of trees. People may associate this webbing with caterpillars, but it is actually caused by tiny insects called psocids or bark lice. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sod Is Best Bet For A New Lawn In Early Fall (Audio 09/25/06) The end of the summer growing season is here. If you are putting in a new lawn or repairing a part of your existing lawn, the work needs to be done soon, since it's already too late to plant seeds and sodding should be done before mid-October. As the weather cools, lawns will go dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watering Still Necessary In Fall (Audio 09/25/06) It is hard to predict what the weather will be like in early fall. It can turn cool and rainy or stay warm and dry. Gardeners should continue to water their landscapes if the weather remains dry. If you are planting seedlings, they will need to be watered daily. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Beds During Transitional Time In Vegetable Garden (Audio 09/25/06) September and October are active times in our vegetable gardens. During these transitional times, gardeners will remove old plants to make way for new ones. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says to thoroughly prepare the beds to get them ready for the new plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Houseplants Give Owners A Breath of Fresh Air (Audio 09/25/06) Plants are very effective in filtering harmful components out of the air. Homes are built airtight to save on utility bills, but pollutants can stay in our homes. Using various houseplants can help keep the air in your home fresh and clean. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Divide Dormant Perennials In September (Audio 09/18/06) September is a good time to divide popular perennials in Louisiana gardens. These include Louisiana irises, day lilies, Easter lilies and cannas. These plants are dormant now but will become active in October. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Evaluate Shade Needs Before Planting Season (Audio 09/18/06) The summer heat can linger into September. It is not time to plant trees yet, but now is a good time to evaluate the need for shady areas in your landscape. Look around and see where planting a tree might shade a patio or a portion of your home. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lace Bugs Are Common On Azaleas In Fall (Audio 09/18/06) The azalea lace bug is the most common pest on azaleas in Louisiana. We see a large generation of these pests in the spring and early summer, and they become active again in September and October. They feed on the underside of the azalea foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Recycle Waste With Compost Pile (Audio 09/18/06) Composting is a great way to recycle the organic waste generated by your landscape. As we move into fall, many trees will start dropping leaves. The fallen leaves make a nice addition to a compost pile. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to create a compost pile. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Grow Garlic In Your Home Garden (Audio 09/18/06) Garlic is used in many Louisiana dishes and is easy to grow in the home vegetable garden. Purchase garlic bulbs at a nursery or even a grocery store. Break the bulbs up, and plant the toes into your garden. Just remember to be patient, because you won't harvest garlic until next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Dig Caladiums For Reliable Winter Storage (Audio 9/11/06) Caladiums provide summer color in shady beds, but they soon will start looking tired, and their leaves will fall over. So it's time to decide whether to leave them in the ground or store them for the winter. While leaving them is an option, storing them is more reliable. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Peach Tree Problems Common In September (Audio 09/11/06) Peaches are wonderful trees for home fruit production, but peach trees have more than their share of problems. A common problem on peach trees this time of the year is peach tree scale. Growers also may see the peach tree borer. Once you see it, though, it is too late to treat for this pest. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Watch For Lawn Problems During Transition From Summer To Fall (Audio 9/11/06) Although it may seem that summer is heading for its end, there are lawn problems that can occur in September and October. Chinch bugs can be bad if it is dry and hot. Fungus problems such as brown patch can be common during rainy weather. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fall-blooming Azaleas Available In Many Varieties (Audio 9/11/06) There are many varieties of fall-blooming azaleas available to Louisiana gardeners. If you are looking for a particular variety or color, visit your local garden store while they are blooming. That will help you pick out the right type, so you'll know what you're getting when they bloom again next spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Stop Fertilizing To Prepare Plants For Winter (Audio 09/11/06) Despite the hot weather we have in September, most hardy plants in our landscapes need to start slowing down. If you apply fertilizer now, it tells the plants to continue to grow and stay active. Such plants will be unprepared for cold weather in November or December. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawn Mushrooms A Nuisance Although Generally Harmless (Audio 09/04/06) During rainy weather it is common to see mushrooms sprouting in our lawns. Although they are harmless to the grass, they can be a nuissance. In addition, while most are harmless, if you have children or pets it is best to pull up mushrooms before a small child or pet can get to them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Brittle Wood Leads To Breaks On Pecan Trees (Audio 09/04/06) Pecan harvest season is right around the corner, but that means you may see problems with your pecan trees. These trees have brittle wood, and a heavy set of pecans can cause branches to break. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Clears Up Confusion Between Shallots and Green Onions (Audio 09/04/06) Shallots and green onions are popular and easy to grow in the home vegetable garden. While there may be some confusion about the differences between bunching onions and shallots, both can be planted now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| September Mixes Warm-season And Cool-seaon Vegetables (Audio 09/04/06) By September, gardeners are ready for cooler weather. The month often offers varied temperatures, and gardeners can plant a mix of warm-season and cool-season vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Construction Could Threaten Trees On Property (Audio 09/04/06) Many people select home sites because of the trees on the lots, but home construction on the property can damage the roots of trees. An arborist can assess the situation and give you advice before construction starts. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Muhly Grass Is Great In Fall Landscapes (Video 11/20/06) Ornamental grasses are reliable perennials that are easy to care for. In the fall, there is an ornamental grass that puts on a wonderful show. It is called the muhly grass, and it is grown for its wonderful, light, delicate, burgundy flower heads. (Runtime: 1 minute, 6 seconds) |
| Tender Perennials Could Be Worth Saving (Video 11/13/06) This time of the year Louisiana gardeners are pulling out tired summer bedding plants and replacing them with cool-season bedding plants. That will keep our gardens beautiful and colorful through fall, winter and spring. But you could save those tender perennials you're taking out by potting them for the winter. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Landscapes Are Ready For Cool-season Bedding Plants (Video 11/06/06) Fall weather means it’s time to get our cool-season bedding plants into the ground. Local nurseries should be full of wonderful selections. The advantage of fall planting is that these flowers will bloom through the fall and intermittently during the winter. Then they will put on a huge display in the spring. (Runtime: 1 minute, 42 seconds) |
| Gardeners Have Options To Brighten Fall Landscapes (Video 10/30/06) Fall does not mean the end of Louisiana's gardening season. This is evident in the outstanding flowering plants that put on a great show this time of the year. Two you might not normally think about are azaleas and roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 29 seconds) |
| Gardeners Have Several Weapons To Fight Weeds (Video 10/23/06) Weed control is a never-ending issue for gardeners. The more we can do to make it easier on ourselves, the better it is going to be. Mulch is a good defense against weeds. Herbicide also can help, but when you’ve got weeds growing intimately among the desirable plants, you need to use a selective herbicide. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) |
| Hardy Ginger Blooms Beautifully Until First Freeze (Video 10/16/06) One of the most delightful and hardy gingers that we can grow in Louisiana is the butterfly ginger. These tropical plants put on their best displays about this time of the year, and they will continue to bloom until the first freeze arises. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
| Shampoo Ginger Compliments Shady Locations And Your Hair (Video 10/09/06) Gingers are becoming increasingly popular for Louisiana landscapes due to their tolerance of shade. The shampoo ginger gets its unusual name from the liquid it releases, which can be used to condition or shampoo hair. (Runtime: 1 minute, 19 seconds) |
| Caladium Tubers: Dig Up or Leave Alone? (Video 10/02/06) Caladiums are one of the most reliable plants for color in shady areas of your landscape during the summer. But around September they begin to go dormant. Gardeners must decide whether to leave the tubers in the ground during the winter or dig them up and store them. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| White Flies Attack Variety Of Plants (Video 09/25/06) White flies can be found attacking a variety of ornamentals. They also like vegetables, such as eggplants, and can be seen on bedding plants like the ornamental sweet potato. (Runtime 1minute, 35 seconds) |
| Fading Foliage Normal During Late Summer (Video 09/18/06) Fading foliage may look bad, but it may not signal a problem. As we move into the late summer period, it is not unusual to see foliage deteriorating. This is typical at the end of the growing season. (Runtime: 1 minute, 19 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: It’s Time To Divide Louisiana Irises (For Release On Or After 09/08/06) Some of the most beautiful irises we can grow in our gardens are the hybrids of several species that grow right here in Louisiana. Called Louisiana irises, they are becoming increasingly popular in gardens all over the world. |
| Get It Growing: Poison Ivy May Be Lurking In Your Yard, Garden (For Release On Or After 09/15/06) Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy may be growing among the plants you are handling. |
| Get It Growing: Lawn Care Slowing Down, But Don’t Forget Proper Care For Grass During Fall (For Release On Or After 09/29/06) Lawn care definitely changes as the weather begins to cool, and by October the growth of warm-season grasses like St. Augustine, centipede, bermuda and zoysia begins to slow down. |
| Get It Growing: Seasons Changing – Or Are They? (For Release On Or After 09/01/06) Labor Day often is touted as the traditional "end of summer," and according to the calendar, fall officially will begin with the fall equinox at 10:03 p.m. Sept. 22. In Louisiana, however, we know good and well that our summer season extends a good bit longer. |
| Get It Growing: To Dig Or Not To Dig; That’s The Question With Caladiums This Time Of Year (For Release On Or After 10/06/06) Caladiums are among the most reliable summer bedding plants for providing color in shady areas. They stay attractive despite the intense heat of summer and are rarely bothered by insects or disease. By the end of September or beginning of October, however, they reach the end of their growing season and begin to decline in appearance. |
| Get It Growing: Adding Soil? Make Sure You Get What Your Garden Needs (For Release On Or After 10/13/06) I’m not a big fan of bringing in new soil and replacing the original soil in a garden bed. There are times, however, when it is necessary to purchase additional soil for the garden – especially when creating new raised beds or raising the grade of existing ones. |
| Get It Growing: Right Plant + Right Place = Gardening Success (For Release On Or After 10/27/06) Gardeners are often advised that the key to gardening success is planting the right plant in the right place. Although this sounds relatively simple, a lot goes into the decision of what plants should be used and where they should be planted in the landscape. |
| Get It Growing: Radishes Are Easy To Grow (For Release On Or After 10/20/06) When I was a child my family lived in Germany for a time. I remember attending the annual Oktoberfest in Munich, where thinly-sliced white radishes were served with salt as a nibbler to accompany the famed draft beer. Although I couldn’t appreciate the beer at that age, I loved the radishes. I also think of radishes in October for another reason, because this is a great time to plant them in your garden, and there are no vegetables easier to grow. |
| Rake Leaves To Avoid Lawn Damage (Distributed 11/30/05) Falling leaves are a sign of the season, but if you leave those leaves on your lawn, they can cause damage. Dan talks about ways to remove leaves from your lawn. |
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