more... > Parishes > St. Charles Parish > Horticulture > Gardening Workshops and Field Days for Home Gardeners The LSU AgCenter and affiliated groups offer numerous educational opportunities for home gardeners. Listed here are various gardening events planned for 2012. Community Education Horticulture Programs [Image: 2011 Community Education Horticulture Programs] List of horticulture programs being taught by LSU AgCenter Agents and Master Gardeners through the St. Charles Parish Schools Community Education Fall Program. Select the Right Shrub This article indicates which shrub to plant in which area of the landscape. Granule and Liquid Herbicides Each Have Advantages This article gives tips on how and when to use granular and liquid herbicides.  more articles... Home Citrus Spray Schedule This chart indicates which pesticide to spray, when to spray the pesticide, and which insects are controlled by the pesticide. Grow Zinnias for Indoor Bouquets This article describes the different varieties of zinnias and how to care for them. Caring for Plants While on Vacation People commonly take their longest vacation in summer and quite often return home only to find significant damage has occurred to unattended plants. Watch for Bagworms and Fall Webworm Caterpillars Information on identifying and treating trees for bagworms and fall webworm caterpillars. Recipe for Successful Pumpkins Instructions on how to plant a pumpkin patch. Prune for Air Movement through Trees The storm season is here and for home owners with trees, some light pruning may be necessary in preparation for heavy winds. Here is a guide to a variety of pruning tools. Keep Lawn and Mower Healthy Tips for growing an attractive and healthy lawn. Iris Plants are Unique Irises are among the easiest of perennials to grow and provide an abundance of beauty to the home landscape design. Improve Soil with Composted Leaves Anyone who has walked through the woods and kicked the leaves probably has noticed the rich layer of humas that has formed on the ground as a result of many years of leaves falling and decomposing. This is nature’s way of returning organic matter to the soil. The same is true of a homemade compost pile. Spring Horticulture Hints Now Available A popular resource guide for many Louisiana gardeners is the LSU AgCenter’s “Horticulture Hints.” This quarterly publication which includes a spring, summer, fall and winter edition, provides up-to-date information and recommendations on the seasonal care and maintenance for ornamentals, shade trees, vegetables, fruit and nut trees, turf grass and more.