Agriculture / Horticulture
Take care of freeze-damaged plants
The relatively mild winters we have here in Louisiana allow us to grow a variety of tender tropical plants in our landscapes. […]
Articles by Dan Gill
Agriculture / Horticulture
Use insecticides sparingly
Yard and garden pest problems will become more common as we move into the warmer summer months. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Time to fertilize LA lawns
Fertilizing lawns in most of Louisiana is best done in early to mid-April. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Spring is heating up with hot peppers
Louisianans have appreciated the enjoyable qualities of spicy foods for generations. The fire in Louisiana cooking is provided primarily by the use of hot peppers or products made from them like red pepper and hot sauce. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Finding success with houseplants
Growing houseplants successfully starts with understanding their needs. Houseplants contribute to and become part of the interior decor, but they are not furniture or knickknacks. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Time to prune your roses
It would be hard to dispute that the most popular summer-flowering shrub is the rose. Most roses need at least some annual pruning to maintain an attractive shape, remove dead wood and encourage vigorous growth and blooming. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Time to plant tulips, hyacinths
The next few weeks are an important time for planting tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs that have been previously stored in your refrigerator.
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Agriculture / Horticulture
AgCenter warns against laying dormant sod in wintertime
April through October is the best time for sodding in Louisiana, but dormant-season sodding can be successful, but it is simply a little riskier.
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Agriculture / Horticulture
Get it growing: compost fallen leaves this season
It is a pity what generally happens to leaves that fall from deciduous trees this time of the year. […]