Home > Lawn & Garden > Home Gardening > Trees & Shrubs > Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana [Image: Native Tree Growing guide] The selection, planting and care of urban trees in Louisiana. Includes full-page poster of native landscape trees, their leaves, tree height and spread comparisons. 16 pages. Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Care [Image: hire an arborist] Trees on home grounds or in parks are assets to everyone. Trees also are long-term investments for property owners. Like any investment, trees require effort to maintain their value. That means tree owners must make careful decisions about care and maintenance, which may require theoccasional advice and service of a professional – an arborist. Louisiana Plant Pathology: Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees [Image: bacterial leaf scorch] 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) Louisiana Plant Pathology: Fire Blight [Image: 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)  more articles... Azaleas - Louisiana's Most Popular Landscape Shrub [Image: azalea] Information on azaleas includes recommended cultural practices and other keys to be successful with this popular plant in your landscape efforts. Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions before a Hurricane [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.] This article reviews recent research on urban and community trees and their ability to stand up to hurricane strength winds. 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. Homeowners' Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana [Image: Homeowner's Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees] 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. Selection and Care of Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards [Image: 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. 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. Now Is The Time To Prune Trees Winter is the perfect time to prune trees so they will be healthy and better able to resist storm damage, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. Replanting Storm-ravaged Landscapes Begins [Image: Landscape] Landscapes damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita can be revitalized. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about what can be done to repair the damage. LSU AgCenter Faculty Checking New Orleans Soil, Plants [Image: LSU AgCenter faculty testing soil in Jefferson and Orleans parishes] Will the grass come back and how long will it be before vegetable gardens can be planted were questions on the minds of LSU AgCenter faculty members who recently toured the New Orleans area. Click for more information...