more... > Research Stations > Hammond > Landscape Horticulture > Home Horticulture Landscape Bed Weed Control Here is some information on weed control in home landscape beds for the fall months. Garden Mums - Plant in September Garden mums are one of the most popular color plants for the fall landscape. Caladiums - To Dig or Not to Dig Dig caldiums in the fall or leave them in the ground. That is the question. Here are some suggestions and guidelines. Sweet Peas [Image: sweet peas] Guidelines for planting sweet peas in the fall for a nice show of flowers in the spring.  more articles... Sweet Bay Magnolia - A Great Native Tree [Image: sweet bay] Sweet Bay magnolias are gaining in popularity among home gardeners and landscape professionals. Confederate Rose Confederate rose is a great plant for fall flowers in Louisiana landscapes. These plants go by the scientific name Hibiscus mutabilis. Ornamental Peppers Ornamental peppers are becoming increasingly popular as landscape plants. Here is some brief information to help you with this plant. Cassias Provide Nice Fall Flowers [Image: cassia] Several species of cassias are becoming popular with home gardeners and commercial landscapers. Virginia Willow [Image: va willow] Virginia willow is one of the more popular native shrubs used in landscapes. Here is some information on this unique and interesting plant. Landscape Mulch Demonstration Study [Image: colored red mulch] 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. More to come!!! Newest Cannas for 2008 - Photo Gallery [Image: tangelo] Three new canna varieties from Horn Canna Farm in Oklahoma debuted in 2008. They are being evaluated in landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station. Coleus Landscape Trials for 2008 - The Top Performers [Image: red hot rio] Forty three coleus varieties were trialed in landscape evaluation plots at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. Top performers were Red Hot Rio, Big Red Judy, Zen Moment, Lancelot, Ruby Ruffles, Mariposa, Henna, Indian Summer (not pictured), Royal Glissade, Pineapple Splash and Fishnet Stockings. Here is a photo gallery. Results are based on plant vigor, foliage attractiveness, and resistance to flowering. Plants were grown in full sun. Micro-Irrigation for Home Landscape Plantings Information on benefits of micro-irrigation systems for a home landscape and basics/guidelines on installation and ideas to consider. 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. More...