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| [Image: Landscape Roses]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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| [Image: Cool-season Plants]Replace Fading Cool-season Flowers With Warm-season Plants (Video 05/14/07) May is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. The wonderful cool-season bedding plants that provided so much color and beauty during the milder months of spring really begin to show the heat stress as the weather becomes warmer. (Runtime: 1 minute, 23 seconds) |
| [Image: Clematis]Clematis Vines Produce Stunning Spring Flowers (Video 05/07/07) Clematis vines produce huge beautiful flowers that could make any gardener want a vine in the yard. The vine can thrive during the spring in Louisiana, but once the intense heat of summer moves in, it will start to wilt and die. (Runtime: 1 minute, 25 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) |
| Black Spot Control Necessary On Roses In Louisiana (Audio 05/14/07) Black spot is the most destructive disease on roses in Louisiana. Cultivars of roses that are highly susceptible to black spot are difficult to grow here. You can control black spot by spraying your roses regularly – even before you see signs of the disease occurring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spanish Moss Is Not A Parasite (Audio 05/14/07) Spanish moss does not hurt a tree it is growing in. You can see the moss turn green when it rains, because the rain is what provides nutrients for the moss. Since Spanish moss isn't drawing anything from the tree, if you like the way it looks in a tree, let it grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Can't Find Wild Blackberries? Grow Them In Your Yard (Audio 05/14/07) Many of us have childhood memories of harvesting blackberries on roadsides. You also can grow blackberries in your home garden. Prune them after harvest, which comes this month, but prune only the canes that bore fruit this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Replace Fading Flowers With Warm-season Plants (Audio 05/14/07) Now is a great time to evaluate flower beds. If you planted cool-season bedding plants, you probably are noticing those are starting to fade. Replace them with warm-season bedding plants to have color this summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturists Offers Tips For Watering Trees (Audio 05/14/07) Many gardeners do a lot of planting in late winter and early spring. As we move into the heat of summer, it is important to water these new plants, because they do not have well-established root systems yet. In this segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill focuses on watering newly planted trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Hydrangeas And Gardenias After They Bloom (Audio 05/07/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in May and are great shrubs for Louisiana. A unique aspect of both plants is that they set their flower buds in late summer. If you need to prune the shrubs, do so right after they finish flowering. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Frequent Watering Is Important For A New Lawn (Audio 05/07/07) Properly caring for a new lawn will give it a good start. New sod will need to be watered frequently since it has not established a good root system yet. Mow the lawn when needed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Control Weeds Before Temperatures Rise (Audio 05/07/07) Early May is a good time to do your final assessment for weed control in your lawn. The reason for doing it now is that the herbicides we use to control weeds in our lawns cannot be used once the daytime highs stay above 85 degrees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Mulch Can Keep Buckeye Rot Off Tomatoes (Audio 05/07/07) Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the home vegetable garden, but they do have their share of disease problems. This time of the year buckeye rot could attack the lower cluster of fruit on a tomato plant. Mulch can help prevent that problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sod Creates An Instant Lawn (Audio 05/07/07) Sod is turf grass that is grown in a field and then harvested by cutting thin strips. Using sod is the best way to establish a new lawn. It creates an instant lawn without the worry of birds eating the seeds or rain washing the seeds away. (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) |
| Powdery Mildew Thrives In Humid But Dry Conditions (Audio 04/23/07) Most of the fungus diseases that attack plants in our landscapes like rainy weather. One common disease that actually prefers drier conditions is powdery mildew. Symptoms appear like a fine white powder over the foliage of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Houseplants Can Thrive Outdoors During The Summer (Audio 04/30/07) Houseplants brighten our decor and help to freshen the air, but they prefer to be outdoors. If you plan to move houseplants outdoors for the summer, make the transition to higher light conditions gradual. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Harvest Herbs While They Are Still Productive (Audio 04/30/07) Freshly grown herbs are perfect for seasoning home-cooked meals. Herbs are not difficult to grow either. Many of the herbs we love to grow are more productive in the spring and early summer, so harvest your herbs generously this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Let Caladiums Brighten Shady Areas In Landscape (Audio 04/30/07) Caladiums are great plants that provide summer color in shady areas, and you can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. An added bonus to these plants is that they are very heat-tolerant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetable Planting Choices Plentiful In May (Audio 04/30/07) Gardeners can plant many vegetables into their gardens this time of the year. But they need to start focusing on heat-tolerant vegetables such as eggplant, peppers and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Red Peppers Require Patience (Audio 04/30/07) The color of the pepper depends on the stage at which it is harvested. Some traditionally are harvested green, like green bell peppers and jalapeno peppers. But we generally wait to harvest cayenne peppers and red bell peppers when they turn red. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| A 'Bolting' Plant Is At The End Of Its Productive Life (Video 04/30/07) The word bolting is a horticulture term used to describe when a plant we don’t intend to grow for its blooms goes into flower. This oftentimes occurs in leafy vegetables like turnip greens and radishes that we grow for their roots. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
| Gradual Introduction To Sunlight Will Help Container Plants Thrive (Audio 04/23/07) It's time to move container plants that were inside during the winter back outside. But you need to make the move to higher light conditions gradual. Move these plants to a shady location outside first before introducing them to more sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| How To Care For Spring-flowering Bulbs After They Bloom (Audio 04/23/07) Spring-flowering bulbs beautify Louisiana landscapes, but you need to take care of these plants after they finish blooming. It is important not to remove the foliage until it begins turning yellow. This will help to ensure your bulbs will bloom again next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season Bedding Plants Will Not Last Into Summer (Audio 04/23/07) Cool-season bedding plants are in full bloom this time of the year. Keep a close eye on these plants because they will start to languish as the weather warms. When they began fading, pull them out and replace them with warm-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Container Plants Need More Nutrients (Audio 04/23/07) The warmer weather is encouraging container plants to grow vigorously. These plants need more fertilization than plants grown in the ground, because the frequent watering they need leeches nutrients out of their soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Japanese Maple Is Suited For Small Areas (Video 04/23/07) The Japanese maple is an outstanding small-growing tree for Louisiana landscapes. We grow them for their brilliantly colored foliage. They peak at about 15 feet and work well in a small area such as around a patio or close to your home. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| Gardeners Have Many Choices For Warm-season Bedding Plants (Audio 04/16/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of summer bedding plants that tolerate the heat and provide lots of color for us during the warm season. This is a great time to start planting them if you want to add something new to your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawns Require More Care In Spring and Summer (Audio 04/16/07) Warmer weather means it's time for lawn chores. We have to mow more often, spend more time watching for weeds and just generally put more work into our yards. This is a good time to make sure your mower is in good condition and the blades are sharp. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Shady Areas Shine With Caladiums (Audio 04/16/07) Caladiums are easy to grow and reliable in shady areas. There are some varieties that can tolerate sun, but most caladiums prefer shady locations. You can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sod Provides An Instant Lawn (Audio 04/16/07) Permanent lawn grasses grow best during the warm season. This is the prime planting time for warm-season grasses. With the exception of common Bermuda, solid sodding is the best way to plant a lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pest Problems Worsen As Weather Warms (Audio 04/16/07) Louisiana has its share of pest problems as the weather warms up. 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 and to get the right recommendation to try to eliminate it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Warm-season Plants Are Ready For The Garden (Video 04/16/07) April is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. Many of the cool-season bedding plants we planted last fall are blooming beautifully right now, but it's too late to plant those flowers. If you want some color in your landscape that will last through the summer, consider putting in warm-season plants now. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| Spirea Brightens Spring Landscapes (Video 04/02/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bring lots of color to our landscapes this time of the year. Azaleas are blooming all over the state right now in lots of wonderful colors. A shrub that’s commonly planted along azaleas is this bridal wreath spirea. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Plant Tomatoes Early To Avoid Diseases And Insects (Video 03/26/07) Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops that home vegetable gardeners plant in Louisiana. Mid-March is a great time for South Louisiana gardeners to plant tomatoes. Gardeners in North Louisiana can start planting their tomatoes in early to mid-April. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) |
| Harvest Herbs Before Heat Gets To Them (Audio 04/09/07) A variety of the herbs we grow in our herb gardens grow better during the cool season. It is best to harvest herbs generously in April, May and early June. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Early April Is A Good Time To Fertilize Lawns (Audio 04/09/07) In Louisiana we generally apply the first fertilizer 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) |
| Stake Tomato Plants To Keep Fruit Fresh (Audio 04/09/07) Tomato plants tend to sprawl on the ground when they are not supported. If the fruit is left touching the ground, it can rot. Stake your tomato plants to keep them growing tall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tomatoes Are Tops In The Home Garden (Audio 04/09/07) Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the home garden. When you go to the nursery to buy tomato transplants, choose those that are dark green and stocky. The better quality transplants you start with the better the plants are going to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Perennials Offer Years Of Color In Landscapes (Audio 04/09/07) Perennials are wonderful herbaceous plants that are grown for their beautiful flowers or attractive foliage. These plants brighten the landscape and live for many years, giving them an advantage over annuals that have to be replaced every year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Says Prune With A Purpose (Audio 04/02/07) Now is a good time to evaluate spring-flowering shrubs and decide if they need to be pruned. It is best to prune them soon after they flower, and always prune with a specific purpose in mind, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetable Gardeners Are Active in April (Audio 04/02/07) April is a busy month for the home vegetable gardeners. Some of the most popular vegetables we grow can be planted at this time. Remember, earlier planted vegetables escape problems with insects and diseases (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| April Signals A Time Of Transition In The Flower Garden (Audio 04/02/07) April is a transitional time in the flower garden. Cool-season bedding plants are at their peak right now, but it really is too late to plant them. Instead, it's better to start planting warm-season bedding plants that will bloom for you throughout the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spider Mites Can Damage Ornamentals (Audio 04/02/07) Dry, warm weather in the spring encourages the development of spider mites. They can damage a variety of vegetables and ornamentals in our landscapes. If you see damage, you can inspect under the leaves of the plants for signs of infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Potted Easter Lilies Make Great Additions To Landscapes (Audio 04/02/07) Leading up to the Easter holidays there are plenty of Easter lilies for sale, but after Easter many people dispose of them. Easter lilies actually can be planted into the landscape and will bloom for you in the spring year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Native Cross Vine Produces Long-lasting Blooms (Video 04/09/07) The Louisiana cross vine is an outstanding native vine that blooms in the spring. It provides wonderful flowers to our landscapes this time of the year. The cross vine is native to many wooded areas of the state. (Runtime: 1 minute, 15 seconds) |
| Cucumber Transplants Easy To Grow In Vegetable Garden (Video 03/19/07) As we move into mid-March, Louisiana vegetable gardeners can start working with the crops we grow in the spring and early summer like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. This is a great time to get them into the ground if you’re in South Louisiana. North Louisiana gardeners will want to wait until the early part of April. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Drummond Red Maple Is A Great Native Shade Tree (Video 03/12/07) The Drummond Red Maple, or swamp red maple, as it's also known, is a superb tree for Louisiana landscapes. It’s a variant from the normal red maple species and has some unique characteristics. You can find them readily available in nurseries right now, and March is a great month to get shade trees planted into the landscape. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| There Is Still Time To Plant Cool-season Bedding Plants (Video 03/05/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of cool-season bedding plants to bring wonderful color to the landscapes during fall, winter and spring. It is better to plant these in the fall, but if you didn’t get yours in then, there’s still time to plant cool-season bedding plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Tropical Plants Need Warm Soil For Planting (Audio 03/26/07) Although nurseries in the state generally begin carrying tropical plants in March, it is better to wait until April or May to incorporate these plants into your landscape. Late freezes can occur, and it takes a while for the soil to warm up to the temperatures these plants need to thrive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Remove Faded Flowers To Encourage Longer Blooming (Audio 03/26/07) In gardening the term deadheading refers to removing faded flowers from a plant. This practice has many benefits, including keeping plants looking attractive and encouraging some to bloom longer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Inspect Trees Before Purchasing A Home (Audio 03/26/07) When you are getting ready to purchase a home, inspections can ensure costly repairs will not be required after you take ownership of the property. In many instances when you use a home inspector, the condition of the trees and the landscape is not given the same consideration. Hiring a licensed arborist to inspect trees can save money for you as the potential homeowner. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Plant Mirliton Now For Fall Production (Audio 03/26/07) Mirliton is a vegetable that is popular in southern Louisiana, but it also can be grown in the northern part of the state. Look for the sprouted fruit at your local garden center and plant them into a well-prepared bed. It grows as a vine, so give it something to climb on. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Proper Bed Preparation Is Important Before Planting (Audio 03/19/07) In spring we do a lot of planting, and good bed preparation is an important part of the process. The basic steps include removing unwanted vegetation, tilling and adding soil amendments. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Brown Patch Attacks Lawns As They Start To Grow (Audio 03/19/07) Brown patch is a fungal disease that attacks lawn grasses. Since it favors mild and wet weather, the growing conditions we have now are ideal for brown patch. It will show up as the grass starts to green up and grow, but you can control it with a lawn fungicide. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Several Options Available For Controlling Cool-season Lawn Weeds (Audio 03/19/07) Cool-season weeds may be prevalent in your lawn now. Fortunately, these weeds are not very destructive to the grass and many will die off when the weather warms. To control future generations of the weeds, it is best to mow them back to prevent them from flowering and setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Transplant Perennials Now For Best Results (Audio 03/19/07) Finish transplanting and dividing perennials this month. If transplanted now most perennials will do well, but if you wait until the weather is warmer, your plants may suffer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Decaying Mulch Benefits Beds (Audio 03/19/07) Mulches decay and get thinner over the winter, which means weeds usually become a nuisance in your planting beds this time of year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill reminds us that mulch is our best defense against weeds. He also says there is no need to remove old mulch when putting in new mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Toughen Up Transplants For Life In The Garden (Audio 03/12/07) Vegetable transplants purchased in nurseries have been grown in greenhouses and have led a sheltered life. Planting them right into the garden can be traumatic for them, so you need to harden them off before they go into your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Some 'Vegetables' Are Actually Fruit (Audio 03/12/07) A lot of the vegetables we eat actually are the fruit or the seeds of these particular plants. Examples include tomatoes, snap beans, corn and squash. In order for these to produce, they need proper pollination. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| It's Too Late To Plant Cool-season Bedding Plants This Year (Audio 03/12/07) If you look around now you are likely to see beds of pansies, petunias and snapdragons. These bedding plants were planted last fall or early winter. If you want color, at this point, it is best to wait and plant warm-season bedding plants next month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Perennials Can Brighten Landscapes Year After Year (Audio 03/12/07) Herbaceous perennials live in our landscapes from year to year. These plants are nonwoody and can brighten our landscapes. Many nurseries carry perennials such as salvia and butterfly weed. |
| Control Weeds Before They Flower (Audio 03/12/07) Cool-season weeds likely are growing in your lawn and flower beds this time of year. As the weather gets warmer those weeds begin to flower and set seeds. The seeds will create more problems next year, so if you can control the weeds before they flower, you can decrease the problems you'll have with these same weeds next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Buck Moth Caterpillar Eggs Hatch This Month (Radio News 03/05/07) Buck moth caterpillars are black, spiny, stinging caterpillars that are found on oaks. The eggs were laid in December and generally hatch in March. If you think you may have serious problems, you can have your trees commercially sprayed this month to control the infestations. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| March Ushers In A Flurry Of Activity In Vegetable Garden (Audio 03/05/07) Warmer weather means spring will be settling in across Louisiana. March can be an active month in the vegetable garden, but watch for late-season freezes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Evaluate Spring-flowering Bulbs (03/05/07) Spring-flowering bulbs usually begin blooming in March. Take note of when the bulbs bloom and how the plants perform. This will help you make decisions for next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilize Shrubs If They Need It (Audio 03/05/07) March is an excellent time to fertilize shrubs in your landscape, but that doesn't mean you have to do it. If your shrubs are green and healthy, fertilizing isn't necessary. On the other hand, if you are trying to encourage growth, fertilizing now would be ideal. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Use Seeds To Get Warm-season Bedding Plants Going (Video 03/06/06) This a great time of the year to start warm-season bedding plants from seed -- to transplant into the garden later. Read the back of the seed package for directions. (Runtime: 1 minute 35 seconds) |
| Plant Holly Hocks Before They Bloom (Video 2/13/06) Louisiana gardeners are accustomed to going to the nursery and buying plants already in bloom. Holly hocks should be planted well before they bloom. They need to be established to put on a good show. (Runtime 1 minute 24 seconds) |
| Control Spider Mites On Camellias (Video 2/27/06) Camellias provide wonderful flowers in the late winter. Spider mites can be a problem on camellias. Mites are hard to see, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says they can be controlled. (Runtime: 1 minute 30 seconds) |
| Louisiana Home Gardeners Can Grow A Variety Of Fruits (Video 2/20/06) There are plenty of fruit trees, shrubs and vines that can grow in Louisiana landscapes. Late February and early March are ideal times to get them into the ground. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
| Take Care Of Roses In The Spring (Audio 03/05/07) 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) |
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| Move Indoor Plants Out For The Summer (Audio 04/24/06) Nature never created a houseplant. All plants benefit from spending some time outdoors. Since the weather is warming up, now is a great time to gradually introduce your plants to the sun. Just remember, however, that plants will need to be watered more frequently outdoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Seed Pods Waste Plant's Energy (Audio 04/24/06) When spring-flowering bulbs finish blooming, it's a good idea to remove the developing seed pods. This helps a plant redirect its energy to building a stronger bulb, roots, stems and leaves. Ant that will mean better flowers next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Container Plants Require Added Nutrients (Audio 04/24/06) Container plants are a wonderful way to embellish patios, decks and balconies. But these plants also require more watering, and this constant watering can leech out the nutrients from the soil. Use a slow-release or water-soluble fertilizer to keep the plants nourished. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Powdery Mildew Favors Current Weather Conditions (Audio 04/24/06) Powdery mildew appears as a white powdery material on the leaves of plants. The disease favors the warm, humid, dry weather we've been having recently. It attacks the new growth on crape myrtles, and it also affects dogwood, Gerber daisies and roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Replace Cool-season Bedding Plants When Blooms Fade (Audio 04/17/06) Warm-season bedding plants can last from April until October. Cool-season plants may still be blooming well this time of year, but remove them when their blooms fade and replace them with plants that can tolerate hot Louisiana summers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caladiums Work Best In Shady Areas (Audio 04/17/06) Caladiums are an outstanding bedding plant, and they work best in shady areas. Better yet, they can be planted now. This time of the year you can find tubers in nurseries. Plant them into well-prepared beds, and before you know it, the caladiums will be adorning your shady areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawn Care Kicks Into High Gear In April (Audio 04/17/06) In April, the grass starts to grow rapidly – and that means mowing more often. This is the perfect time to get your mower blades sharpened and your mower serviced. Also, fertilize lawns if necessary, and if weeds are a problem, apply a weed killer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sodding Best Way To Establish Lawn (Audio 0417/06) April through August is the prime planting season for warm-season lawn grasses in Louisiana. There are two ways to establish lawns – from seeds or from sod. Sod is the fastest and best way to get a beautiful, green lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Flowering Perennials Can Last For Years (Audio 04/10/06) Check your local nurseries for flowering perennial plants. You can find these plants in gallon-sized containers, which are good for this time of year. These plants will live for many years, and that gives them an advantage over annuals. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilizing Your Lawn Is Optional (Audio 04/10/06) Fertilization is optional when it comes to your yard. If your lawn has a good green color and is growing vigorously, then there is no need to fertilize. If you would prefer a deeper green color and need better growth, then fertilize. Mow your lawn before applying fertilizer and water it in after the application. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Grow Herbs To Compliment Louisiana Cooking (Audio 04/10/06) This is a great time of the year to plant herbs. Herbs provide fresh flavor to the wonderful dishes we cook in Louisiana. In addition to the herbs we can plant now, some of the herbs we plant prefer the cool season, so they are ready to harvest in April and May. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant A Variety Of Vegetables In April (Audio 04/03/06) There is a wide variety of things to do in the garden this month, and planting plenty of spring vegetables is one of them. What you plant now will provide you with great produce in the early part of the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Attend Garden Events In Your Area (Audio 04/03/06) Organizations around Louisiana have garden-related events this time of the year. These events provide a great opportunity to learn about gardening in your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Spring-flowering Shrubs If Necessary (Audio 04/03/06) Many spring-flowering shrubs finish blooming by the end of April. It's a wonderful time to prune these plants, particularly if they've already stopped blooming. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says prune them only if it's necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| A Well-maintained Mower Is Vital To a Well-mowed Lawn (Audio 03/27/06) The grass is waking up and getting ready to grow. This is a great time to get your mower serviced properly. Make sure things are working well, get the engine tuned and have the blades sharpened. Sharp blades are critical to a well-mowed lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Roses As Soon As Possible (Audio 03/27/06) It's not too late to plant roses into your landscape now, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says the sooner you do it the better. At this stage, plant roses that are in containers. Avoid bare-root roses even if they are on sale. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Additives Change Hydrangea Color (Audio 03/27/06) Hydrangeas won't come into bloom until May. In the meantime, you can change the color of those blooms. Applying aluminum sulfate or lime, depending on the ph balance of your soil, will encourage the color change. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Need To Watch For Thrips On Roses (Audio 03/27/06) Roses are vulnerable to a spring insect. Thrips can damage the flowers. Gardeners may see a flower start to open and then stop. Regularly spraying roses with an insecticide can keep thrips away and keep roses looking fresh. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tropicals Light Up Summer Landscapes (Audio 03/27/06) Louisiana gardeners love to use tropicals in landscapes. They can light up landscapes in summer when everything else is wilting in the heat. You can find tropicals in nurseries this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Save Potted Easter Lilies For Landscapes (Audio 2/20/06) Potted, blooming Easter lilies are always available around Easter time. Save these lilies and plant them into your landscape. They will go dormant in the summer and bloom for you year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Include Trees In Total Home Inspection (Audio 3/20/06) Home inspections can ensure that costly repairs are not required after you take possession of the property. Trees usually are not included in such inspections, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests hiring a licensed arborist before making an offer on a home. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Corn If You Have The Space (Audio 3/20/06) Corn is one of the most wonderful vegetables you can grow in your home vegetable garden. Corn takes up a lot of room, however, so you will need space to grow this plant. Plant corn in a square to get good pollination. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spray Fruit Trees To Avoid Problems (Audio 3/20/06) Louisiana gardeners are able to grow a wide variety of fruit trees in home landscapes. One thing you need to keep in mind is that fruit trees are prone to insect and disease problems. These trees must be on a preventve spray schedule. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Proper Bed Preparation Is The Start To Good Growing (Audio 03/13/06) Proper bed preparation before planting is an important part of your success in the garden. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says good bed preparation makes a difference in the perfomance of what you plant, whether it is vegetables, shrubs or flowers. Remove weeds and till soil to get started. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Common Fall Lawn Fungus Can Be Active In Spring (Audio 03/13/06) St. Augustine grass has been a very popular lawn grass. Unfortunately, it is quite susceptible to the disease brown patch. Brown patch primarily is active in the fall, but it also shows up this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Control Winter Weeds Before They Set Seeds (Audio 03/13/06) During the month of March, Louisiana lawns wake up and begin to turn green. Dormant lawns may be alive with winter weeds this time of the year. Mow back these weeds or apply a lawn weed killer. This will prevent the cool-season weeds from setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Leave Old Mulch In Place (Audio 03/13/06) Mulch is a material gardeners spread over the soil surface to supress weed growth and conserve soil moisture. A common question LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill gets about mulch is whether a gardener should remove old mulch before putting down new mulch? His short answer is no. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Divide And Transplant Perennials In Eary March (Audtio 03/13/06) Transplanting and dividing perennials should be done as soon as possible. As the weather warms, the chance of transplant shock increases. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to divide and transplant perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilize Shrubs In March (Audio 03/06/06) March is a great month to fertilize your shrubbery. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says a good all-purpose granular fertilizer can be used to fertilize virtually all the shrubs in your landscape. If your plants are performing well, fertilizing is an option. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 'Harden Off' Transplants To Get Them Ready For Planting (Audio 03/06/06) Gardeners use a variety of interesting terms. One of these terms is "hardening off." That term is applied to growing transplants. What it means is that transplants often are raised in the sheltered environment of a greenhouse and they must be toughened before being planted into a garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Proper Pollination Ensures Good Production (Audio 03/06/06) Consumers actually eat the fruit of some popular vegetables. In botany, the fruit means the structure that encompasses the seed. Some of these vegetables include tomatoes, corn, squash and lima beans. To be successful with them, you must plant so proper pollination can take place. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Consider Warm-season Plants If Beds Are Empty (Audio 03/06/06) This is a nice time to think about planting summer bedding plants. If you have cool-season plants still blooming, leave them be. If you have bare beds, consider planting warm-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Perennials For Yearly Show (Audio 03/06/06) Perennials are wonderful plants that can live for many years in our landscapes. Many nurseries are carrying perennials now. They can make an immediate impact on your flower garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Preventive Sprays Control Fire Blight (Audio 2/20/06) Fire Blight is a damaging bacterial disease that hits members of the rose family. You also see it on fruit trees and ornamentals. Since you cannot control this disease once you see it., LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends preventive sprays.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Corn Early To Avoid Insect Problems (Audio 2/20/06) Planting corn in February may sound a bit early, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says that's OK because early planted corn is less susceptible to insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spray Trees To Kill Caterpillars (Audio 2/27/06) The buck moth caterpillar is a problem in all parts of Louisiana. The moth emerges in December and lays eggs in oak trees. Homeowners can have their trees sprayed to reduce the chance of an infestation of this stinging caterpillar. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Controlling Winter Weeds This Year Helps Next Year's Lawn (Audio 2/27/06) Cool-season weeds are growing in lawns this time of the year. Even though they will die off when the weather warms in April and May, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends controlling them now so they won't bedevil your lawn next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Make Notes Of Garden Performance (Audio 2/27/06) Many of our spring-flowering bulbs put on their best show during March. This is a great time to walk around your garden and make notes. You can use your notes when planning your garden next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get Roses Ready For Spring (Audio 2/27/06) Roses should be growing well this month and could even set flowerbuds later in the month. Apply a fertilizer to get them to grow vigoursly and produce beautiful flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| March Busy Time In Vegetable Garden (Audio 2/27/06) March is a busy month in the home vegetable garden. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says gardeners in North Louisiana should wait a while before planting, but he also says earlier planting means fewer problems with insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Protect Flowers From Late Freezes (Audio 2/20/06) Some of the spring-flowering bulbs already have bloomed, but some that are stil blooming are susceptible to late-winter freezes. Protect blooming flowers from harsh temperatures. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Organic Matter Enriches Soil (Audio 2/20/06) Organic matter can be any number of materials derived from plants or animals. It makes soil richer and more fertile. In this segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains more about organic matter. (Runtime 60 seconds) |
| Move Plants This Month For Best Results (Audio 2/13/06) It's not unusual to decide you want to move a plant from one location to another. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says February is the time to do that, and he advises to get up most of the roots and replant it at the same depth it was growing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cut Back Ground Covers In February (Audio 2/13/06) February is a great month to clip ground covers before the new growth appears. Old, brown leaves often appear in liriope and monkey grass. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says to cut this back now to keep your ground covers attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Clean Aquatic Gardens While Weather Is Mild (Audio 2/13/06) Decorative ponds and aquatic gardens are popular in Louisiana landscapes. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says this is a great time of year to clean out a pond and get it fresh for spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Bare-root Roses Less Expensive Than Potted Roses (Audio 2/6/06) Late winter and early spring are great times to add roses to your landscape. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends using bare-root roses if you are looking for an inexpensive option. Plant them into well-prepared beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Additives Manipulate Hydrangea Color (Audio 2/6/06) Hydrangeas are remarkable shrubs. They produce large heads of colorful flowers that can be manipulated. Now is the time to add lime or aluminum sulfate to change the color. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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