Home > Our Offices > Research Stations > Hammond > Landscape Horticulture Research & Extension Center [Image: Yan Chen explains research findings] Established as the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station in 1922, the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in Hammond has served the needs of the strawberry and vegetable industries in Southeast Louisiana for more than 80 years. While continuing to serve this industry, the station has now embarked on a new initiative to provide research and education for the green service industry. A Brief History of the Hammond Research Station [Image: Retention pond and landscape beds] History and mission of the Hammond Research Station. Pansies (Home Horticulture News - October 2008) [Image: pansy and cabbage] Pansies are our most popular cool season bedding plant. Here is some recommendations for home gardeners in the care of pansies and information on variety selection. Dianthus (Home Horticulture News - October 2008) Dianthus are a popular cool-season bedding plant. Here is some variety and cultural information for home gardeners.  more articles... Underutilized Trees for South Louisiana Landscapes [Image: silverbell flower] We have many great trees recommended for south Louisiana landscapes. Some of these are common and known by home gardeners and green industry professionals, but there are great trees that are less known and under-utilized. Here is a list. SELNA Nursery Trade Show The Southeast Louisiana Association of Nurserymen will hold their annual trade show (along with educational seminars) at the Castine Center in Mandeville on Friday October 10th. Louisiana Plant Materials Conference The 12th Louisiana Plant Materials Conference for green industry professionals will be held Wednesday October 29th at the Hammond Research Station. Landscape Bed Weed Control (Home Horticulture News - September 2008) Here is some information on weed control in home landscape beds for the fall months. Garden Mums (Home Horticulture News - September 2008) Garden mums are one of the most popular color plants for the fall landscape. Caladiums - To Dig or Not to Dig (Home Horticulture News - October 2008) Dig caldiums in the fall or leave them in the ground. That is the question. Here are some suggestions and guidelines. Sweet Peas (Home Horticulture News - October 2008) [Image: sweet peas] Guidelines for planting sweet peas in the fall for a nice show of flowers in the spring. Sweet Bay Magnolia (Home Horticulture News - September 2008) [Image: sweet bay] Sweet Bay magnolias are gaining in popularity among home gardeners and landscape professionals. Confederate Rose (Home Horticulture News - October 2008) Confederate rose is a great plant for fall flowers in Louisiana landscapes. These plants go by the scientific name Hibiscus mutabilis. Ornamental Peppers (Home Horticulture News - September 2008) Ornamental peppers are becoming increasingly popular as landscape plants. Here is some brief information to help you with this plant.