more... > Parishes > Jefferson > Horticulture > April is a busy month for planting spring vegetables (Audio 03/31/08) April is one of the busiest months for planting in the home vegetable garden in Louisiana. Many of the outstanding spring and summer vegetables should be planted this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Should new sod be fertilized? [Image: lawn] Many wonder if newly laid sod should be quickly fertilized to help speed establishment. Water Indoor Plants Thoroughly (Audio 01/21/08) When you water an indoor plant depends on how fast the soil dries out. You want to water the plant thoroughly. (Runtime 60 seconds) Mealy Bug Control For Indoor Plants Can Be A Repetitive Process (Audio 01/21/07) Indoor plants are prone to a variety of pests, and mealy bugs are one of the most common types. (Runtime 60 seconds)  more articles... All-America Rose Selections named for 2008 [Image: Mardi Gras rose] (Distributed 01/18/08) With the New Year come announcements of ornamental plant winners. One popular competition is the All-America Rose Selections. AARS winners for 2008 are Mardi Gras and Dream Come True. Irish Potatoes Are a Favorite In The Vegetable Garden (Audio 01/14/08) You can plant Irish potatoes in your vegetable garden from about mid-January through February. They will be ready to harvest in April or May and will be delicious. (Runtime 60 seconds) Knowing When Your Plants Need Fertilization [Image: Fertilization] (Video 01/14/08) Plants will begin to show signs of nutrient deficiency in multiple ways. In this week’s Get it Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains when and how to fertilize your plants. (Runtime 1 minute, 34 seconds) Pick Poinsettias [Image: red poinsettia] Pointy and pretty, no flower quite has the petal power of poinsettias at the holidays. And the selection would be far fewer in Louisiana were it not for the LSU AgCenter. Although AgCenter horticulturists do not develop new varieties of poinsettias, they do evaluate the varieties that come on the market and test them for their suitability to grow here. Louisiana Citrus: Pucker up for unique treat during peak season [Image: Louisianasatsuma] Pick up Louisiana citrus at roadside stands and in local markets and groceries from now through February. The peak season comes during the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Poinsettias Popular At Holidays But Difficult To Save For Next Year [Image: Various colors of poinsettias] Many people use poinsettias to decorate their homes during the holiday season. The plants you purchase now can be a beautiful part of your decorations, but they’re probably only good for this season, the experts say. Fresh Trees Can Be Found At Choose-and-cut Farms [Image: Christmas Trees] (TV News 11/26/07) Christmas trees adorn homes and businesses throughout the holiday season. Decorating the tree is a favorite holiday pastime. Buying the tree can be too when you cut your own at one of the state’s choose-and-cut tree farms. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) Plant Amaryllis Bulbs In Containers For Winter (Audio 11/19/07) Amaryllis bulbs produce large, beautiful flowers around April. The bulbs are available now but should not be planted into the garden yet. You can pot them and grow them indoors on a window sill throughout winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Mum's The Word [Image: Chrysanthemum ] (Video 10/29/07) On this segment of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Dan Gill gladly explains why mums are fabulous fall flowers. (Runtime 1 minute, 28 seconds) Formosan Subterranean Termite Control & Prevention After Hurricanes and Flooding [Image: Termites] Is Retreating for Termites Necessary? Also find information on preventing formosan subterranean termites from spreading, disposing of termite infested wood and debris, transporting mulch and other wood debris, inspecting and retreating, signs of infestation and differences between termites and ants.