| Backyard Fruit Makes Good Landscape Option Late fall through winter in Louisiana is a great season for planting fruit trees, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. The horticulturist says several kinds of fruit trees and similar plants work well in backyard landscapes. |
| [Image: Bagworms]Controlling Bagworms Bagworms create problems for many homeowners. Timing is critical in controlling bagworms. |
| [Image: bacterial leaf scorch]Louisiana Plant Pathology: Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees Bacterial leaf scorch is a common disease that affects a variety of trees used in the landscape. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to identify it. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: fire blight]Louisiana Plant Pathology: Fire Blight Fire blight is a common and serious disease of certain members of the pome fruit subgroup of the rose family. This article discusses how the disease develops and steps to manage it. (PDF Format only) |
| [Image: Photo of crape myrtle trees in bloom.]Crape Myrtles - Add beauty to any landscape Nothing says summer in the South like the fresh, airy blooms of crape myrtles. Follow these recommendations to ensure proper growth and blooming. |
| Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes & Property Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. |
| [Image: Air-blast sprayer]Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2009 fungicide list is included. |
| [Image: Prune By Numbers]Expert Details Tree Care Before, After a Hurricane With hurricane season around the corner, it’s a good time to begin preparing the landscape for storms, according to LSU AgCenter agriculture and natural resources expert Barton Joffrion. Trees generally are adapted only to average wind conditions rather than major storms. Homeowners need to analyze their property to identify potential damage that could be done to vegetation, structures and drainage systems. |
| [Image: Arborist Dave Leonard uses and air knife to remedy soil compaction under a live oak tree in New Orleans.]Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs Sound stewardship of urban and community trees includes employing the services of arborists to help maintain their health and vitality. This article provides the homeowner tips on finding and hiring a tree care professional for your residential tree care needs. |
| [Image: Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards]Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards The pecan tree is prevalent in Louisiana as a shade tree in the landscape and also as a source of nuts for home use. The recommended varieties for home planting are listed and described in this publication. |
| [Image: Homeowner's Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees]Homeowners' Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana The most important cultural practice the homeowner with pecan trees needs to consider is proper fertilization. This publication includes information and guidelines for fertilizing pecan trees. |
| [Image: Scab lesions on nuts]Pecan Disease Synopsis This document describes the diseases that occur most frequently on pecan trees in Louisiana. |
| [Image: Figure 1. Fear of damage from falling branches or trees prompted this case of "chainsaw backlash". This Louisiana homeowner removed all ten live oaks from her property. Photo by Hallie Dozier.]Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions before a Hurricane This article reviews recent research on urban and community trees and their ability to stand up to hurricane strength winds. |
| [Image: Loquat ripe fruit]Growing Loquats in Louisiana Loquat, sometimes called Japanese plum or Japanese Medlar, is an attractive small tree or shrub that is frequently planted in landscapes as an ornamental in Louisiana. The tree has large thick evergreen leaves, which thrives in most well-drained soils, can be used as an edible landscape plant. |
| [Image: Group photo of people in front of large camellia]Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station A two-acre camellia garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station is now open again, thanks to the efforts of the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners. |
| [Image: azalea]Azaleas - Louisiana's Most Popular Landscape Shrub Information on azaleas includes recommended cultural practices and other keys to be successful with this popular plant in your landscape efforts. |
| Pruning and Fertilizing Crape Myrtles February is a good time to prune those crape myrtles, and if you have not been getting any blooms, fertilizing just may be the answer. |
| Pruning and Fertilizing Fruit and Nut Trees February is an ideal time to prune fruit trees. Fruit trees require a certain amount of annual pruning for the production of high-quality fruit. |
| [Image: palm]Palm Culture and Landscape Use Although many consider palms sustainable only in tropical or arid regions of the world, many varieties are native to, or adapt well, to the subtropical climate of South Louisiana. |
| [Image: crape myrtles]Crape Myrtles for Louisiana Landscapes This publication includes information on the planting, fertilization, pruning, failure to flower, insects and diseases, and varieties of crape myrtles. |
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