Home > Lawn & Garden > Commercial Horticulture > Floriculture > Field-grown Cut Flowers for Louisiana [Image: Variety of cut flowers] Species and variety recommendation for field grown specialty cut flowers in the South. Media pH Management for Greenhouse Growers Information for greenhouse growers on media pH management in production. Horticulture Professional Licenses and Permits [Image: ldaf] There are several state-regulated horticulture professions and two occupations that require a license or permit in Louisiana. Cut Flower Production Basics [Image: Specialty cut flowers] Cut flowers can be a profitable crop in the Southern U.S. This manual provides basic information on the production of specialty cut flowers.  more articles... ‘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. 2008 Poinsettias [Image: 2008 Poinsettias] 2008 Poinsettias Durango Series Marigold - Photo Gallery [Image: bee] The Durango series marigolds have been evaluated at the LSU AgCenter the last several years. This is a group of French marigolds. Safari Series Marigolds - Photo Gallery [Image: bolero] The Safari 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. Top Performing Petunias, Violas, Pansies Named In Cool-Season Trials [Image: Rocky Skyscape] 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. Poinsettia Production Guidelines for the Gulf South [Image: photo of large grouping of poinsettias] The basics of poinsettia production for growers in the Gulf South, from cultivar selection and scheduling to height control and fertilization (2004). 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. All-American Daylillies: Performance and the Rust Threat [Image: daylily rust] 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. Ornamental Gingers as Flowering Potted Plants: Production Guidelines [Image: Potted Curcuma] 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. Click for more information...