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| [Image: 1]Top 10 Caladiums Rated from 2009 Caladium Variety Trial A total of 38 caladium varieties were evaluated at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station during the summer of 2009 for their landscape performance, including foliage color, fullness and plant uniformity. The top 10 performers are presented here. (Caladium tubers were donated by Classic Caladiums and Happiness Farms.) |
| [Image: pink]'Drift' Series Roses - Landscape Evaluation Results (2009) The 'Drift' series roses from Conard-Pyle are being evaluated in landscape studies at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. Here is some information on performance. |
| [Image: coral flowers]'Drift' Series Roses - Photo Gallery The 'Drift' series roses from Conard-Pyle are being evaluated in landscape studies at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. Colors are red, pink, coral and peach. New for 2010 will be apricot and sweet. |
| [Image: Coleus]Plant coleus for fabulous fall color (Video 09/14/09) It’s definitely not fall yet, but one plant that’s showing beautiful fall color right now is the coleus. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains a basic consideration when selecting a coleus plant. (Runtime: 1:34) |
| [Image: silverbell flower]Underutilized Trees for South Louisiana Landscapes We have many 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 underutilized. Here is a list. |
| [Image: Thai Beauty]Best Caladium Varieties In 2006 And 2007 Landscape Trials Caladiums are excellent summer accents in Louisiana gardens. New varieties with improved sun tolerance, unique color combinations, and better growth habits have been introduced by breeding programs in recent years. Caladium landscape trials were conducted at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in 2006 and 2007 to identify varieties that adapt to landscape conditions in southeastern LA and provide selection guidance to landscape processionals. |
| [Image: herbaceous perennials are gaining popularity]Nutrient Requirements of Herbaceous Perennials in Newly Established Landscape Plantings Herbaceous perennials are continuously gaining popularity in landscape plantings. However, nutrient requirement of many species in this group during their first year establishment in landscape is still unknown. Seven herbaceous perennials were studied for their growth, flowering, and overwintering survival in respond to a variety of fertilization regimes and fertilization recommendations were generated based on the restuls. |
| [Image: colored red mulch]Landscape Mulch Demonstration Study A demonstration of different landscape mulch materials is on-going at the Hammond Research Station. Here are photos of the different mulches currently being evaluated. |
| [Image: purple flash]People's Choice Awards from Landscape Horticulture Field Day - 2009 Green industry professionals attending the landscape horticulture field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in June were given the opportunity to “pick their winning plants” from the sun garden evaluation trial gardens at the station. Over 340 varieties were planted this year. The planting mostly consists of annual bedding plants and herbaceous perennials, but new roses and some “companion” woody ornamental shrubs (such as Southern Living plants) are also included. |
| Fertilizer Conversion Table for Small Area Calculation conversions for producers to use when converting fertilizer recommendation for a small area |
| Crape myrtle varieties and their care described (Distributed 06/17/08) The LSU AgCenter has conducted a considerable amount of evaluation research on crape myrtles over the last 10-plus years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. “Probably 40-50 varieties are worthy of being grown and sold in Louisiana,” Owing says. |
| Dwarf gardenias have ‘issues’ (Distributed 07/10/09) Several varieties of gardenias work well in the landscape, but dwarf gardenias are more prone to problems. |
| [Image: blue improved]'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: blue white]'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 Photo gallery of varieties in the Swan series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: blue blotch]'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009 A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: red wing]'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009 A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. |
| [Image: Photo of Allen Owings]Ornamental sweet potato options continue to expand Ornamental sweet potatoes have gained considerable interest among land¬scape industry professionals and home gardeners over the past 10 years. Varieties include plants that are chartreuse-lime green (Margarita), blackish purple (Blackie) and tricolored (Pink Frost). |
| [Image: tall crape myrtle]Tall crape myrtles look good in right location (Distributed 06/19/09) Crape myrtles continue to be one of the most widely used landscape trees in the southeastern United States. |
| Experts supply keys to success for azaleas (Distributed 05/08/09) Summer is rapidly approaching, the time when our evergreen azaleas often have difficulty dealing with our heat and humidity. |
| [Image: Acoma]Choose crape myrtles that ‘fit’ home landscape (Distributed 04/20/09) Crape myrtles are one of the most widely used summer-flowering trees in Louisiana landscapes. Many of us are not familiar with the tremendous array of varieties and sizes available. One group of crape myrtles being used more because of its smaller size and excellent flowering performance is the semi-dwarf. |
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| [Image: crape myrtle]Crape myrtles may have blooming problems (Distributed 05/29/09) The most popular summer-blooming tree in Louisiana is the crape myrtle with its lovely, long-lasting flowers. Crape myrtles start blooming between mid-May and early June and continue flowering for 80 to100 days depending on the variety. |
| Consider new shrub varieties for home landscapes (Distributed 05/21/09) Every year, new shrub varieties are introduced for landscape use. At the same time, some varieties debuted in prior years are new in that they’re just catching on. |
| 'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included. |
| 'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 Photo gallery of the Matrix series pansies from landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Data also included. |
| 'Lucky' and 'Landmark' Lantana - 2008 Landscape Results Results from landscape performance trials on Lucky and Landmark series lantanas from Ball FloraPlant at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. |
| Changing Soil pH A handy reference chart with information on changing soil pH with lime and sulfur applications. |
| Knock Out Rose Varieties - Photo Gallery Knock Out roses are the most popular roses in the country. There are seven varieties - Knock Out, Pink Knock Out, Blushing Knock Out, Double Knock Out, Pink Double Knock Out, Rainbow Knock Out and Sunny Knock Out. Here is a photo gallery of these plants from the trial gardens at the Hammond Research Station. |
| Athens Select plants thrive in heat, humidity (Distributed 03/25/09) Athens Select is a plant evaluation program that measures a variety’s heat and humidity tolerance. Founded in 1999 at the University of Georgia, the program includes trials at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge and the Hammond Research Station in Hammond. |
| Growing Roses: A Challenge in Louisiana Growing roses in Louisiana is a challenge for industry professionals and home gardeners. A major problem in production and the landscape enjoyment of roses is disease pressure (primarily blackspot and powdery mildew) brought on by environmental conditions of the region. |
| What's Blooming at Hammond - Late March 2009 The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from late March 2009. |
| Ornamental Pepper Trial Results Forty-six ornamental pepper varieties commercially available to growers and gardeners were evaluated during 2007 and 2008 for their garden performance in the Gulf States at three locations: Hammond (La.), Crystal Spring (Miss.) and Verona (Miss.). Variety performance from the Hammond Research Station trials are presented in the attached PDF file. Top ten cultivars were highlighted. Please see related article for their photos. |
| Poisonous Landscape Plants - A List Unfortunately, some plants used for landscapes in Louisiana are considered poisonous in some situations. Click on the link for a list of some that are commonly grown. |
| Razzle Dazzle Crape Myrtles - Introduction / Landscape Performance in 2007 and 2008 The newest series of crape myrtles are the 'Razzle Dazzle' series. There are hybrids and are dwarf in form. Landscape performance evaluations are underway at the LSU AgCenter. |
| Knock Out Roses - Blackspot Disease Ratings 2008 The LSU AgCenter has a landscape trial of Knock Out rose varieties at Burden Center in Baton Rouge and also at the Hammond Research Station in Hammond. Blackspot ratings for 2008 are included here. |
| 'Sunny Knock Out' Debuts in 2009 With gardeners always wanting something new, 2009 brings the newest member of the ‘Knock Out’ rose family – ‘Sunny Knock Out’. This variety is the seventh variety in the ‘Knock Out’ rose group and has bright golden yellow flower buds that open to yellow. |
| Rose Diseases Louisiana's warm, humid weather encourages the development of several serious diseases that can damage rose bushes. This publication describes the major rose diseases found in Louisiana and offers disease management tips. |
| Roses - Selection, Planting and Care It would be hard to find a flower more universally loved than the rose. Over humanity’s long history with this plant, the rose has found its way into our gardens, cuisine, medicine, art and cultures. It is easier than ever to find undemanding, reliable roses that will enhance your landscape. This publication will help you decide what types of roses to grow, as well as explaining how to plant and take care of them. (revised 4/07) |
| AARS winners for 2009 announced (Distributed 01/16/09) Three new roses representing three classes of roses are the 2009 All-America Rose Selections winners. The three are Pink Promise, a hybrid tea; Cinco de Mayo, a floribunda; and Carefree Spirit, a landscape shrub. |
| Zahara Series Zinnias - Photo Gallery The Zahara series of zinnias are new from Ball Horticulture Company for 2009. There are four cultivars and a mix available. This is a Zinnia marylandica species. |
| Ball Flora Plant, Ball Seed and PanAmerican Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2008 Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant (now collectively referred to as Ball Horticulture) in 2008. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at the Hammond Research Station. |
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| All-America Rose Selections named for 2008 (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. |
| All America Rose Selection Winners for 2009: 2008 Data from Louisiana Landscape Observations The 2009 All-America Rose Selection (AARS) winners are Pink Promise, Cinco de Mayo and Carefree Spirit. A landscape study on these three cultivars was initiated in spring 2008 at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this study was to determine the overall landscape performance of these new AARS winners as measured by visual quality ratings and blackspot susceptibility. |
| Trees for Louisiana Landscapes This publication includes information on conserving existing trees, planting and transplanting, pruning, tree fertilization, street and parking area plantings, tree evaluation, tree lists and a quick tree selection guide. |
| Don’t Let Leaf Spot Spoil Your Vincas Annual vinca, also referred to as periwinkle by many home gardeners and industry professionals, is one of the best-selling bedding plants in the Southeastern United States. LSU AgCenter researchers are working to prevent on the diseases that plagues this plant, leaf spot. |
| Tidal Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Tidal Wave' series of petunias are hedgiflora type petunias. They are the tallest growing and widest spreading of these petunia groups. Here is a photo gallery of the four cultivars in this series. |
| Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Wave' series of petunias is very popular with commercial landscapers and home gardeners. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. |
| Easy Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The 'Easy Wave' series of petunias are smaller versions of the original 'Wave' series. This group has also allowed for the expansion of flower color options in the series. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. Several "mixes" are available also. |
| Plush Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery The new 'Plush' series of petunias are the newest of the seed propagated spreading type petunias. They are available from S & G Flowers. Here is photo gallery of the cultivars. |
| Firewise Landscaping A current effort at the Hammond Research Station is the development of a “firewise” landscape around the new office building. We do not hear a lot about this topic in Louisiana, but “firewise” effort in home construction and landscaping needs to be considered. |
| Tree Irrigation During Establishment How long does it take for a newly planted tree to become fully established in the landscape? How much irrigation is required during establishment? |
| Daylily Rust Control with Biofungicides Daylily is an economically important nursery crop for Louisiana growers. It was relatively disease-free before the arrival of daylily rust in 2000. Commercial growers and homeowners rely solely on fungicides for rust control, which is expensive and time consuming. Biofungicides are biological or bio-rational alternatives that control disease by different modes of action. If effective, they can reduce control cost and provide resistance management tools. |
| All-American Daylillies: Performance and the Rust Threat Interest in daylilies is still strong despite rust problems over the past several years. New daylily selections and All-American daylily winners need to be evaluated in the Gulf South for landscape performance. |
| All America Daylilies for 2005 (Distributed March 2005) Two varieties top the list for the 2005 All-American Daylily Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| All-American Daylilies Chosen For 2006 (Distributed April 2006) A relatively new category has been added to All-America Selections, home of the popular All-America Rose Selections, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. That group is daylilies. |
| Bedding Plants for Louisiana Landscapes In addition to flowers, bedding plants may be grown for their colorful foliage or interesting forms or textures. With proper selection, they can be used to provide color throughout the year. Use this publication to help you with bedding plant selection and proper care. |
| Mulch with pine straw (Distributed 02/22/08) Mulching is one of the most important tasks for a successful landscape. Ornamental plants benefit greatly from it. Mulching should be part of garden maintenance at least twice a year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
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