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[Image: ldaf]Horticulture Professional Licenses and Permits
There are several state-regulated horticulture professions and two occupations that require a license or permit in Louisiana.
[Image: Specialty cut flowers]Cut Flower Production Basics
Cut flowers can be a profitable crop in the Southern U.S. This manual provides basic information on the production of specialty cut flowers.
[Image: daylily rust]All-American Daylillies: Performance and the Rust Threat
Interest in daylilies is still strong despite rust problems over the past several years. New daylily selections and All-American daylily winners need to be evaluated in the Gulf South for landscape performance.
[Image: Rocky Skyscape]Top Performing Petunias, Violas, Pansies Named In Cool-Season Trials
The LSU AgCenter has named the top performing petunias, violas and pansies in its evaluation of 200 cool-season cultivars tested between September, 2006 and May, 2007 at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge.
[Image: 2008 Poinsettias]2008 Poinsettias
2008 Poinsettias
[Image: photo of large grouping of poinsettias]Poinsettia Production Guidelines for the Gulf South
The basics of poinsettia production for growers in the Gulf South, from cultivar selection and scheduling to height control and fertilization (2004).
‘Sunny’ is newest addition to Knock Out rose family
(Distributed 02/17/09) Knock Out roses have changed the way home gardeners perceive roses. With the debut of the original Knock Out roses in 2000, the emergence of shrub roses for landscape gardening has taken Louisiana and the nation by storm, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.
[Image: bolero]Safari Series Marigolds - Photo Gallery
The Safari series marigolds have been evaluated at the LSU AgCenter the last several years. This is a group of French marigolds.
[Image: bee]Durango Series Marigold - Photo Gallery
The Durango series marigolds have been evaluated at the LSU AgCenter the last several years. This is a group of French marigolds.
Ball FloraPlant, Ball Seed and Pan American Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2007
Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant in 2007. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at Burden Center and the Hammond Research Station.
[Image: Variety of cut flowers]Field-grown Cut Flowers for Louisiana
Species and variety recommendation for field grown specialty cut flowers in the South.
[Image: Potted Curcuma]Ornamental Gingers as Flowering Potted Plants: Production Guidelines
Ornamental gingers encompass a diverse and versatile group of plants that are gaining increased recognition in the flowering pot plant, landscape and cut flower markets. This publication provides timely information for producing some of the species and hybrids of Curcuma, Globba and Keampferia as flowering pot plants.
[Image: Growing Lantana]Growing Lantana in Louisiana
Information on culture, watering, fertilization and several other topics of Lantana camara (common lantana), Lantana hybrids and Lantana montevidensis (trailing lantana).
[Image: Poinsettia Care and Selection]Poinsettia Care and Selection
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima), the leading floricultural crop in the United States since the mid 1980s, are one of the primary trademarks of the Christmas season. This publication includes information on plant selection, varieties, placement and care in the home, and care after Christmas for poinsettias.
Jefferson, Orleans Soil Contamination May Not Be As Serious As Feared
LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil.
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