more... > Parishes > Richland > Horticulture > Soil Sampling [Image: How to Take Soil Samples] If you grow ornamentals, trees, vegetables, fruits, turf grass, or even just house plants, soil sampling is one of the most important tools you can use to achieve an optimum growing environment. Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control [Image: sprayer] 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. "Bee Ready!" [Image: Bees on Flower] 78th Edition of "Bee Ready!" from Dr. Dale Pollet, Professor and Specialist in the Department of Entomology at LSU. Bee Keepers in Richland & Ouachita Parishes A listing of the names and phone numbers of local bee keepers.  more articles... Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide [Image: Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide] Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. 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. The Louisiana Home Orchard [Image: home orchard] Growing your own fruit can be profitable and satisfying, and many fruit trees can add beauty to your landscape. But you can't expect to grow quality fruit without caring for the plants. This publication explains how your success will depend largely on variety selection, soil management, pruning, fertilization, pest control and other cultural practices. (PDF Format Only) LMG Programs in Louisiana by Parish List of Louisiana Master Gardener Extension volunteer programs with contact information for each. Order Form for Parish LMG Program Fee [Image: Form page] Order form for state Louisiana Master Gardener program fee. Order Form for Extra LMG Name Badges [Image: Form page] Order form for EXTRA Louisiana Master Gardener name badges -- to be submitted directly by parish Extension office. The Pest Ants of Louisiana: A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control [Image: Pest Ant Pub Cover] Ants range from mildly to highly annoying. Knowing the species, biology and control can help you manage them. This is a useful reference for pest management professionals, extension personnel and homeowners. A key to ants, color photographs, diagrams and a glossary are included. Spiral bound copies are available for $10 each. To purchase using a check, use the pdf order form. To purchase with a credit card, click on "order publication."