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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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