Gardening Tips – October 2023
Pollinator Gardening is gaining popularity as more gardeners begin to embrace practices that support wildlife habitats in their home landscape. Many plants rely on various animals to transfer […]
Gardening Tips – September 2023
Viburnum, an evergreen shrub with fine textured foliage and fragrant flowers, makes an excellent foundation planting. Viburnum is an underutilized shrub or small tree. Evidence of being found sincethe […]
Gardening Tips – March 2023
(Image above: Peggy Martin with Peggy Martin Rose/Katrina Rose – Photo Peggy Martin) 2023 LSU AgCenter SuperPlants Blue Daze (Evolvulus)/Dwarf Morning glory is a low-growing, shrubby bedding plant that loves […]
Gardening Tips – July 2022
(Image above: Roman Red – K. Blackburn) Summer of Salvias Salvias are an excellent addition to warm-season landscapes, and with a wide range of colors and sizes available, it […]
Gardening Tips – March 2022
(Image above: White Drift) Super Plant Roses In a special ceremony at the White House Rose Garden, former President Ronald Reagan declared the rose the National Flower of the […]
Gardening Tips – October 2021
(Image above: Muhly grass = photo from Allen Owings/ Richard Brogen article) Autumn Color with Super Plants 2021 Gulf Coast muhly – or pink muhly grass (known botanically as […]
Gardening Tips – May 2021
(Image above: Suncredible yellow sunflower) LOUISIANA SUPER PLANTS The Louisiana Super Plant program began in 2009 with the first introduction of plants launched in 2010. LSU Agriculture Center Plant Specialists, […]
Gardening Tips – July 2013
Pests and Diseases in the Garden Pentas Continue to monitor pests and diseases in the garden and treat for specific problems. Plants can be more susceptible to problems due to […]