more... > Parishes > St. Tammany > Agriculture/Horticulture > Summer Care of Azaleas [Image: Azaleas ] Tips on summer care of azaleas The Nitty Gritty of Composting [Image: Compost] Many people are quite capable of taking care of their garbage. Just put in the plastic bag, take it to the road and it’s gone. Beneficial Bugs [Image: honeybee] Some insects are questionable as to there “good purposes on Earth", but..... Spiders, Snakes, Snails ande Slugs... [Image: spider] This new year is quickly becoming a little surprising already. Many of the calls I’ve received are suspiciously starting with “S” subjects. The winter season has its usual calls about early spring fertilizing (don’t do it), spinach harvesting (yes, do it), and soil sampling (absolutely yes, do it). In addition, I’ve had some unusual winter calls about spiders, snakes, snails and slugs.  more articles... Landscape Weed Control In Early Spring Weed control in flower beds Orange You Glad You Can Grow Citrus [Image: Orange Tree] The best time to plant citrus is January or February St. Tammany Parish Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Markets [Image: Produce Stand] A list of Farmers Markets, Roadside Markets and Fruit Producers located in St. Tammany Parish. More Mulch, Please! [Image: mulch] “More pudding, please!” Remember that line from Oliver Twist. Well, for December and the remaining winter season and beyond, your trees and shrubs may be asking “More mulch, please!” Nursery manager recommends fall plants [Image: New Nursery Plants] (Video 11/10/08) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill visited the massive Windmill Nursery in Franklinton, La. Windmill is a wholesale plant supplier to the entire southeastern United States. In this edition of Get It Growing, Windmill’s general manager recommends some quality plants for the fall growing season. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) What’s that Green Stuff in my Tree? [Image: Leaves] All too often I get a simple question to a complex answer. I wish it were the other way but more often it doesn’t happen that way. Like the title, “What is the green stuff in my tree?”I usually have to ask several questions to decide what the real problem is. What’ll I Do About My Trees Damaged by the Hurricane? [Image: Trees] Many trees and tall shrubs typically are affected by the strong winds following a hurricane. Planning before and attention after the storm can help your trees to recover. Nuisance Animals [Image: deer] Most calls to our office are problems related to plants. The cause can stem from a number of things but one problem can be from the animal kingdom. A Guide to Louisiana-friendly Landscaping - Louisiana Yards & Neighborhoods [Image: La Yards and Neighborhoods] This handbook provides helpful ideas, information and techniques to create and maintain a more environmentally friendly landscape. You will learn the basics of designing a landscape using carefully selected plants suited to Louisiana growing conditions. $12.00 + tax. To order this book using a credit card, please call (225) 578-2263 (M-F 8-4:30). To order by mail, download the order form below. Soil Sampling [Image: garden clipart] Procedures on taking a soil sample.