more... > Hammond Research Station > Landscape Horticulture > Tall crape myrtles look good in right location [Image: tall crape myrtle] (Distributed 06/19/09) Crape myrtles continue to be one of the most widely used landscape trees in the southeastern United States. Ornamental sweet potato options continue to expand [Image: Photo of Allen Owings] 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). Crape myrtles may have blooming problems [Image: crape myrtle] (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.  more articles... 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. 'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009 [Image: red blotch] 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 [Image: blue blotch] 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 [Image: lemon cream] Results from landscape performance trials on Lucky and Landmark series lantanas from Ball FloraPlant at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. 'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part I), Spring 2009 [Image: blue blotch] A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. 'XXL' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II), Spring 2009 [Image: red wing] A photo gallery of the 'XXL' pansy varieties from landscape trial plantings at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Changing Soil pH A handy reference chart with information on changing soil pH with lime and sulfur applications. 'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 [Image: blue improved] Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. 'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009 [Image: blue white] Photo gallery of varieties in the Swan series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. Knock Out Rose Varieties - Photo Gallery [Image: knock out] 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. Click for more information...