If you ask the average Joe (or Jane) about his New Year’s resolutions, chances are losing weight is going to be toward the top of the list, as each year seemingly countless Americans resolve to shed the extra pounds they’re carrying. […]
Although poinsettias are typically associated with the holidays, another group of plants to consider are the Thanksgiving and Christmas cactuses. […]
Pruning is one gardening job that is often neglected because gardeners are not exactly sure what to do. […]
I recently received a copy of a book called “The Garden in Winter.” Imagining what I would see inside, I opened the book, and the pictures were just what I had expected. […]
Winter doesn’t seem like prime time for pests, but our habits around the holidays and during cold weather could bring bugs into our homes. […]
Although this was not a bumper year for oranges, it was certainly an excellent year for satsumas. […]
The pace of things tends to slow down a bit this time of year in the garden. […]
Paperwhite and amaryllis are two bulbs that are popular for forcing in Louisiana during the winter. Forcing bulbs means growing them to bloom earlier than they would under normal landscape conditions. […]
The “Horticulture Hints” newsletter is a service of the LSU AgCenter and provides pertinent information on appropriate seasonal care and maintenance for various landscape plantings including vegetable gardening and fruit culture. […]
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