more... > Parishes > Orleans > Horticulture > Plant coleus for colorful foliage (Audio 08/04/08) Coleus is grown for its attractive and colorful foliage. Many of the varieties are adapted to full sun, but one popular variety must be grown in the shade. (Runtime:60 seconds) Don't neglect your landscape during summer heat (Audio 07/21/08) Even though it's very hot outside, we still need need to take care of our landscapes. There are many things to take into consideration as you go through your July gardening checklist. (Runtime: 60 seconds) LSU AgCenter agent lists top 10 tree troubles (Distributed 07/02/08) The No. 1 yard tree problem in Shreveport-Bossier is construction damage, according to Ricky Kilpatrick, LSU AgCenter area forestry agent. Create a hummingbird-friendly garden (For Release On Or After 07/04/08) Few sights are more thrilling in the garden than rapidly moving hummingbirds darting among the flowers.  more articles... Buckmoth Catepillars Are An Annual Nuisance (Audio 03/03/08) The buckmoth catepillar is a stinging catepillar found primarily around oak trees. If you have had problems with this pest in the past, then you can anticipate and prepare for it for future years. (Runtime 60 seconds) Expect Spring-flowering Bulbs To Bloom In March (Audio 03/03/08) Many spring-flowering bulbs bloom in March. Here are a few tips that can help you enjoy this wonderful display of color. (Runtime 60 seconds) 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) 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)