(For Release On Or After 11/28/08I wish more gardeners understood that fall is a primary planting season in Louisiana. For years horticulturists have tried to get the word out that November through February is the ideal time to plant hardy trees and shrubs in the landscape. Planting in late November and early December is especially good since trees and shrubs planted now benefit in several ways.)

(For Release On Or After 11/21/08) Fall is an outstanding time to plant many of the hardy culinary herbs, and one of the most popular is parsley.

(For Release On Or After 11/14/08) Now is the perfect time to plant cool-season bedding plants that will brighten our landscapes over the next five or six months. Gardeners often overlook the fact that some cool-season bedding plants are wonderfully fragrant.

(For Release On Or After 11/07/08) So you’ve finally decided to get that hobby greenhouse you always wanted. Even though winter weather in Louisiana is relatively mild, gardeners still may find that a greenhouse offers a variety of advantages.

(Audio 11/03/08) Louisiana gardeners can use a wide variety of evergreen trees and shrubs in their landscape because of the mild winters we experience. These plants keep our landscapes looking attractive all through the winter. Gardeners should not be concerned about the leaves of an evergreen plant turning yellow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/03/08) Local nurseries have plenty of chrysanthemums in a wide variety of colors. Planting these perennials is a great way to add color to landscapes this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/03/08) Savvy Louisiana gardeners know that we can get a second tomato crop out of our tomato plants. As the weather cools, the plant production slows down, and gardeners must watch out for freezes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/03/08) From November and peaking into early December is when the deciduous trees in our landscape begin to drop all of their leaves. These fallen leaves can provide many good things for our landscapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 11/03/08) Cooler weather means adding cool-season bedding plants to your flower beds. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how some fall vegetables can help you beautify your yard, while serving as a functional source of food. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Video 10/27/08) Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees into your landscape. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a purplish-looking plant that can be grown as a shrub or as a tree. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 10/27/08) Hydrangeas are unique plants that come in lovely shades of blue or pink. They are unusual because the availability of aluminum in the soil dictates their color. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/27/08) Although our trees really don't begin dropping their leaves until November, you can start thinking about what to do with these leaves when they fall. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends composting them or using them for mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/27/08) Persimmons are popular fruit trees you can plant in your home orchard. They are easy to grow and they are not prone to any major insect or disease problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/27/08) Brown patch is a fungal disease that attacks lawns. Brown patch generally occurs when the daytime temperatures are mild and the nights are cooler. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about what to look for and how to control brown patch. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/27/08) October may not seem like a time to talk about roses, but it is one of state's primary blooming seasons. Roses generally begin blooming in October and continue to do so through December. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 10/20/08) Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees in your landscape. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a sweet-scented shrub which becomes a magnet for bumblebees and butterflies (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 10/20/08) The azalea lace bug is the leading insect pest of azaleas. These insects live underneath the leaves and feed on leaf tissue. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/20/08) When planting spring-flowering bulbs, be aware they are only in bloom for a short period of time. You should plant them sparingly and use them to embellish small areas of your spring landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/20/08) You may hear or see advertisements that recommend winterizing your lawn. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says this process is optional and in many cases unnecessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/20/08) Many of the cool-season annual herbs or the hardy perennial herbs can be planted now. When planting, keep in mind a single plant generally will provide all the herbs an average family needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/20/08) The chrysanthemum is often considered the floral emblem of autumn. You can find them already in bloom at local nurseries. They are a wonderful and very easy way to add color to your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 10/13/08) If you want a plant that produces fall shades of orange and red, then you might want to check out the croton. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the proper care for this tropical plant that brings us fall color. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 10/13/08) Many of our perennials grow from clumps. The clumps become larger and larger each year and may need to be divided. This segment of Get It Growing has advice for Louisiana gardeners about dividing perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners must be careful about what they fertilize this time of the year. Nitrogen can stimulate plants that need to start preparing and shutting down for winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/13/08) As the weather cools in October, many of the warm-season bedding plants in Louisiana gardens begin fading. Gardeners can pull those plants out and start preparing their flower beds for cool-season bedding plants. But they should decide what they want before going to the nursery. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners should be on the lookout for scale insects in their landscapes. These insects often are under a protective covering and don't move, so it’s easy to overlook them. Camellias and gardenias are commonly infested with scale insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners should be cautious when pruning in the fall. Pruning shrubs now can encourage new growth, and that new growth won't have time to harden off before winter starts. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Distributed 10/08/08) People in Louisiana love their gardens, and it shows in the new 2009 Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar from the LSU AgCenter. Inspiring photos of flowers, plants and lawns are just a few of the reasons Louisiana gardeners and calendar lovers alike have made the calendar a perennial favorite.

(Audio 10/06/08) Sweet peas are one of the most outstanding annual, flowering vines we can grow here in Louisiana. They are attractive for both the color and the fragrance they provide. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/06/08) Most summer-blooming perennials have stopped blooming by now. This is a good time to tidy up around where these plants were flourishing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/06/08) Mulches are one of the most important gardening techniques we use in our landscapes. Mulches are particularly useful in supressing weed growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/06/08) Ripe strawberries are one of spring's greatest treats. Louisiana gardeners can enjoy the freshest strawberries by growing their own in their home gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 10/06/08) Louisiana gardeners use tropical plants in containers outside during the summer. You should begin preparing these plants if you plan to keep them inside during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 10/06/08) Most people plant roses in the spring. That’s a good time to plant them; but fall also is an excellent season to get your rose plants into the ground. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the advantages of planting fall roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 09/29/08) We plant caladiums because of the colorful leaves they produce, and they make shaded areas more attractive. These plants grow from tubers much like potatoes. You can use that tuber to grow your caladiums in the following years, but you may need to dig it up and store it this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 10/31/08) Few flowering bulbs can surpass the stately beauty of the amaryllis. Typically blooming in April, this popular bulb is a star performer in the spring garden.

(For Release On Or After 10/24/08) The seasons are changing, and we are entering a transitional period in the flower garden when warm-season bedding plants begin to fade and cool-season bedding plants are planted to provide fall, winter and spring color.

(For Release On Or After 10/17/08) As the days shorten and temperatures gradually become cooler, it is apparent summer is finally ending. Lawn care definitely begins to change during this time of year.

(For Release On Or After 10/10/08)In my previous column I discussed weed control in the landscape. I focused primarily on preventive and corrective methods of controlling weeds without using herbicides.

(For Release On Or After 10/03/08) There are lots of reasons why we shouldn’t let weeds grow in our landscapes.

(Audio 09/29/08) Louisiana gardeners use transplants to establish many vegetables and bedding plants. Transplants normally are young plants grown from seeds in a container and then added to your garden. It is very important that you get these transplants off to a good start. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/29/08) Many summer-flowering bulbs will continue to bloom well into the fall. Even though they are still growing and blooming, they are reaching the end of their season. October is not a good time to fertilize these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/29/08) October is when we really begin to focus on cool-season plantings in our vegetable garden. You may still have some fall peppers and tomatoes in your garden, but for the purposes of planting you should really focus on the cool-season vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/29/08) Gardeners often purchase the seeds they need to grow flowers or vegetables from seed racks at a local nursery. They may also mail-order seeds. And there are occasions when it's possible to save seeds from plants in your garden and use them for new plantings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 09/29/08) As temperatures begin to transition and the weather goes from being warmer to cooler, it’s a tricky time to decide what’s best to plant in your flower gardens. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the pros and cons of planting cool- and warm-season bedding plants this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 09/22/08) Late summer is a great time to evaluate the flower beds in your landscape. There are a variety of things you should make notes on, such as the performance of the plants found in the beds and which plants were succesful and which ones you won't plant again. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/22/08) The prime tree-planting season is right around the corner. It is best to plant trees and shrubs from November into the early part of December. While it is still too hot to actually plant trees, it would be a good idea to evaluate your landscape now and find out where you may need more shade. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/22/08) Garlic is an outstanding vegetable with all kinds of health benefits. Most people don't know how easy it is to plant and maintain in their own vegetable gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/22/08) September and October are transitional months in Louisiana. We begin to cycle out of summer's intense heat as we see cooler weather move in. We also may notice much drier weather, which means you will find yourself watering your garden more frequently. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/22/08) The Louisiana iris is one of the most beautiful perennial flowering plants you can plant in your garden. Since these plants are native to Louisiana, it's easy to see why they do so well here. They go dormant in the summer. This means if you have been looking to transplant your iris, now is the time to do so. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 09/22/08) After the hurricane force winds Louisiana had in September, scores of dead trees are sprawled on lawns and at curbs. Some are even on homes. But amidst the destruction LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has an important lesson -- in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Video 09/15/08) Fallen and leaning trees serve as reminders of Hurricane Gustav’s destructive power. But should all of these trunks end up in garbage piles? In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how small trees that have bent or toppled might still be saved. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 09/15/08) Azalea lace bugs are the leading insect pest of azaleas in Louisiana. These lacy-winged insects live on the underside of the plant's leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/15/08) Container plants offer many benefits. They can embellish an area where plants won't grow, and they are easily movable. One of the drawbacks of growing plants in containers is that the root system eventually will outgrow the container. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/15/08) Caladiums are one of the most reliable summer bedding plants for adding color to shady areas in our landscapes. In September, caladiums become dormant, and we must decide whether to remove them from the landscape for storing or allow them to remain in the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/15/08) In the past, azaleas flowered in one huge gush in late March and into early April. Now gardeners can plant new groups of azaleas that will bloom in the spring and again in the fall. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Audio 09/15/08) Everybody loves a fresh and juicy tree-ripened peach. A peach tree is a popular item to grow in home landscapes. You can plant one in your landscape, but, before you do, be aware that peach trees can have insect and disease problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/08/08) Mulches are materials spread over soil in our landscape beds and gardens. One of a mulch's most important benefits is weed control. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/08/08) If we have a hot and dry September, there is a good chance chinch bugs will be prevalent in our lawns. A possible sign you have chinch bugs is an area of dead grass that starts small and rapidly begins to enlarge. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/08/08) Lousiana gardeners can do a lot of planting in new beds from September on into November. This includes cool-season vegetables and bedding plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/08/08) September ushers in a changing of the seasons to some degree. Remember that most flowering trees and shrubs have already set their buds. Anything that blooms from October to May should not be pruned now. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/08/08) September weather in Louisiana is not typically fall-like, but the shorter days tell our plants it is time to slow down and prepare for winter. This means you should be careful when choosing what to fertilize. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 09/08/08) If you haven’t started your fall vegetable garden yet, now is a good time to plant it. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides you with tips on getting your fall cucumbers planted. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 09/01/08) Many plants are part of the onion family, and we can grow these in our home vegetable gardens. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers help with planting these potent vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/01/08) During late summer, it is not unusual to have a lot of afternoon showers. This can often lead to increasingly soggy conditions and eventually lawn fungus. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/01/08) Mature trees are one of the most valuable and irreplaceable things in your landscape. When adding to your home or doing new construction, it is important to be careful when working around these trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/01/08) Louisiana gardeners love pecans, and the pecan tree can be a nice addition to your landscape. There are a couple things you should keep in mind when growing a pecan tree, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides tips in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 09/01/08) With fall fast approaching, it’s a great time to grow a vegetable garden in Louisiana. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to choose the right fall tomatoes and bell peppers and how to plant them correctly. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 09/01/08) There are a wide variety of vegetables you can plant in September. You can plant both warm-season and cool-season vegetables at this time. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 09/26/08) Birds can contribute wonderful things to the enjoyment of a landscape, such as movement, color, sounds and even pest control. The presence of birds is almost universally welcome among gardeners. Gardeners can even go so far as to design and plant landscapes that are particularly attractive to birds.

(For Release On Or After 09/19/08) When it comes to home landscaping, many gardeners remain confused about how to create what they want. The important thing to remember is that developing an attractive, properly functioning landscape is best done using a process.

(For Release On Or After 09/12/08) Roadsides and meadows come alive with colors of native wildflowers in September, October and November. Gardeners – who sometimes struggle to create beautiful displays of flowers in their landscapes – often marvel at the way nature seems to achieve such beauty without effort.

(For Release On Or After 09/05/08) September is one of our most active months for tropical storms and hurricanes. Trees are particularly vulnerable to the effects of high winds and sustain various types of damage as a result.

(Audio 08/25/08) When you buy transplants from your local nursery or gardening center, it is important to remember that those transplants have lived a very sheltered life. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/25/08) Intense heat in mid-August is stressful for our landscape. This may, however, be a good time to go around your garden and take notes on how your plants are doing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/25/08) You have been mowing your lawn all summer. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulurist Dan Gill talks about what to do with the grass clippings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/25/08) Gardeners all across Louisiana are using palms in their landscapes. A big part of maintaining a palm tree is pruning it properly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 08/25/08) Plants need some sunlight to grow, but it’s a fine balance between adequate light and too much heat. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explores some important research that’s being done in sun gardens. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 08/25/08) Late August is an extremely hot time of the year. It is far too hot to add new plants to your garden. It is a good time, however, to add new plants to your aquatic garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/18/08) In much of the country, rose growers generally prune back once in the spring and do light pruning throughout the growing season. But in Louisiana we have two rose flowering seasons. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/18/08) August is the final month of the year in which we apply fertilizers. If your lawn already looks healthy, then this treatment may be optional. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/18/08) Summer's intense heat makes it a poor time to plant most types of plants in our landscapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/18/08) Gingers are among many popular tropical plants for Louisiana landscapes. Their lush foliage and bright flowers are very attractive during the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 08/18/08) How do nursery and landscape operations choose many of the plants they sell? In this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the LSU AgCenter provides research-based information that helps the green industry sell the best plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 08/18/08) It is a common misconception that houseplants are well-protected from insects.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/11/08) Most of us utilize container plants both inside our homes and outside on our patios and decks. Eventually these plants will outgrow their container, and it becomes necessary to repot them.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 08/11/08) Many plants have unusual qualities that set them apart from others. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to hidden lily ginger, which hides a lovely secret. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 08/11/08) The Louisiana iris is a popular native perennial. The provide beautiful flowers for for our spring gardens. Now is a good time to trim off any unattractive foliage as the plant is dormant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/11/08) Pear trees are one of the easier and more reliable fruit trees that you can grow in your Louisiana landscape. In August pears begin to ripen and we know when to harvest by a color change. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/11/08) Ferns are a valuable plant when it comes to planting in shaded areas. This is a great time to care for your ferns because it is much nicer to work in these shaded areas instead of in full sun.(Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/11/08) Many Louisiana gardeners plant milkweed in their gardens. Milkweed provides both nectar and a larval food source for the monarch butterfly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/04/08) Coleus is grown for its attractive and colorful foliage. Many of the varieties are adapted to full sun, but one popular variety must be grown in the shade. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Audio 08/04/08) Young trees need extra care to grow well their first few years. It is crititcal to water them in the summer, especially the first year that the tree is in the ground. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Audio 08/04/08) Container plants require extra care during the summer. They can dry out quicker than our plants in the ground. The frequent watering also leeches nutrients out of the container. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Audio 08/04/08) Three of the most popular vegetables for home gardeners to grow are tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants. Eggplants and bell peppers will often survive the summer in pretty good shape. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Audio 08/04/08) Louisiana gardeners often focus on growing tomatoes in the spring and early summer. Gardeners also can grow a fall tomato crop from transplants. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Video 08/04/08): It’s not Easter season, but you might have spotted what looks like Easter lilies growing in landscapes. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Dan Gill clarifies whether or not Easter lilies are really growing in Louisiana during the summertime. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 08/29/08) Plants under heat stress are weakened, and we generally see an increase in disease and insect problems at the end of the summer. Keep your eye out for pests.

(For Release On Or After 08/22/08) You must be careful with several things you may do in your yard or garden to avoid damaging your plants. Here are a few things to be aware of.

(For Release On Or After 08/15/08) Growing plants outdoors in containers is popular for a variety of reasons. In-ground beds are not always available where you would like to grow plants.

(For Release On Or After 08/08/08) There is something particularly satisfying about putting quality, nutritious food on the table as a direct result of your gardening efforts. August is a transitional time in the vegetable garden.

(For Release On Or After 08/01/08) Months of hot, humid weather make summers in Louisiana a challenge to many of the plants in our gardens. As other plants languish in the heat, a wonderful group of plants called gingers thrive and delight us with bold foliage and attractive flowers.

(Video 07/28/08) Want a flowering plant that’s hardy, colorful and, as a bonus, attractive to butterflies? In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to that plant -- the butterfly bush. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 07/28/08) Insect pests have a lot of time to develop their populations over the summer due to the lengthy period where it is very hot. In addition, disease organisms actually do the same thing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/28/08) August is so hot that you may not want to go out and plant anything in your vegetable garden, but if you do, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says there are some great options you can pursue. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/28/08) Two pests that are destructive and cause a lot of problems this time of year are spider mites and whiteflies. These insects build in numbers through the summer growing season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/28/08) Chinch bugs are a leading lawn insect pest in Louisiana, particularly for St. Augustine lawns. Be on the lookout for signs of the pests. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/28/08) Louisiana gardens experience a very long summer growing season. From April through October we can expect our warm-season bedding plants to provide color for our landscape. But they can get leggy and need to be cut back this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/21/08) Even though it's very hot outside, we still need need to take care of our landscapes. There are many things to take into consideration as you go through your July gardening checklist. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/21/08) Having issues with lawn mushrooms? Unfortunately, there is not a lot you can do to prevent them. But if you have pets or small children, it is best to gather and dispose of them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/21/08) It is no crime to cut flowers from our landscape for indoor use. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says a vase of homegrown flowers can really brighten a room and he offers advice for cutting flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/21/08) Many shrubs can be propagated by cuttings during the month of July. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says this is great, because it's like getting free plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/21/08) Basil is one of the more popular herbs found in herb gardens. It is a warm-season annual that loves the heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 07/21/08) If you’re looking for a hardy plant that grows well in full sun to part shade, ruellia -- also called Mexican petunia -- is a great pick. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains this flowering plant does well in the summer heat. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 07/14/08) Planting and growing pumpkins is a a great project for kids to do at home during the summer. It is not difficult, and planting them in July will ensure they are ready for Halloween. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/14/08) Almost everyone loves figs, and harvesting figs from a backyard fig tree is one of the great delights of July. Fresh figs have many different uses. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 07/14/08) Purslane and Portulaca are both low-growing, spreading plants. They both produce bright flowers -- and they’re related to each other. But they’re not the same. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains their differences in this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 secondS)

(Audio 07/14/08) Blackberries are a productive fruit that are easily manageable in the home garden. Improved cultivars help produce much larger blackberries that are of higher quality than the wild types. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/14/08) It is not uncommon to see patches of fine silver webbing on the trunks of your trees from midsummer through fall. The webbing is made by tiny insects, and if you look very closely, you can actually see them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/14/08) Two great flowering shrubs that we use in our southern landscapes are gardenias and hydrangeas. It is important to remember these plants set their flower buds for next year's blooming now. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 06/07/08) The daisy, which literally means “day’s eye,” is a great flowering plant for the summer months. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horiculturist Dan Gill describes some of the different types of daisies you can choose for your garden. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 07/07/08) The trees in your landscape grow larger every year. As time goes by, the shade the trees provide will begin to kill your lawn. Ground covers can bring life to these shady areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/07/08) Leaf miners generally are the larva of tiny flies that lay their eggs on the leaves of plants. The insects burrow into the leaves and eat the tissue of the leaves -- leaving a trail. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/07/08) Heat begins to take its toll on the plants in our gardens this time of year. Just imagine standing in your garden all day long without air conditioning. That’s exactly what your plants have to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/07/08) Whoever made up the old adage “a job well done doesn’t have to be done again” never weeded a garden. You can pull up every weed you see and come back a week later only to find new weeds. But mulch can suppress weed growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 07/07/08) Beautiful containers of flowering or foliage plants can add a lot to outdoor decks and living areas. But placing these containers directly on wooden decks can create stains or cause the wood to rot. Use "feet" to lift pots off the deck (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 07/25/08) Wherever you go in America, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with. Still, it seems like we have more than our share of insects, diseases and weeds in Louisiana.

(For Release On Or After 07/18/08) Many vegetables planted in spring are finishing or already have reached the end of their productive season. Once the harvest is finished, they should be removed from the garden.

(For Release On Or After 07/11/08) Deadheading is an important but often neglected gardening technique. It refers to pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant as it blooms.

(For Release On Or After 07/04/08) Few sights are more thrilling in the garden than rapidly moving hummingbirds darting among the flowers.

(Video 06/30/08) Maypop is a beautiful vine that's native to Louisiana. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how this plant is both useful and symbolic. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 06/30/08) Keeping your home cool this time of year can be expensive. You can reduce the cost and beautify your landscape by planting trees that will shade your home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/30/08) Tomato production peaks in early June. The plants are most productive in May and June. Then production and quality begin to slip in late June and July. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/30/08) Unsightly webs generally are just a part of growing pecan trees. These also show up on other types of trees like river birches. Caterpillars called fall webworms create these webs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/30/08) Mowing is the most important lawn chore during the summer months. The most common mistake people make is allowing their lawns to grow too tall. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/30/08) Despite the heat, gardeners can plant plenty of vegetables this time of the year. You can direct seed many of these vegetables right into the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/23/08) Pintas are a wonderful warm-season bedding plant. They don't have any major insect or disease problems. All the plants need is a well-prepared bed in a place where they can get full sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/23/08) Tomatoes are a wonderful, productive and very popular home garden vegetable. One of the most common problems associated with this plant is its flowers falling off. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/23/08) The roses we grow in our landscapes can be divided into two types: everblooming roses and once-blooming roses. Once-blooming roses put on a grand display of flowers in spring, and now is the time to prune these roses. This gives them time to establish new growth for next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/23/08) An important part of successfully gardening is learning to water your plants properly. Doing it correctly is not complicated, but during hot, dry weather watering appropriately can make a world of difference to the health of the plants in your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/23/08) The baldcypress is Louisiana's state tree and is a popular tree to plant in landscapes. The knees that grow from a cypress tree can create a nuisance in the landscape, but removing them really does no harm. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/23/08) If you mention the name spider lily, you’ve described a number of different plants. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about a spider lily that’s native to the Caribbean, even though it grows like it's right at home here in Louisiana. (Runtime: 1 Minute, 30 seconds)

(Video 06/16/08) For waves of beautiful flowers during the summer months, there’s no better plant than the torenia or wishbone flower. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill points out reasons why these plants are a great choice for your summer landscape. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 06/16/08) Trees are the most valuable and irreplaceable part of our landscape, particularly mature trees. Summer thunderstorms are not uncommon, and trees can be victims of lightning strikes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/16/08) Many of us enjoy dressing up our decks with potted plants. Pots of blooming plants can really add a lot of greenery to an otherwise barren wooden surface, but you want to be careful so they don't damage the wood. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/16/08) Caterpillars are a major pest of ornamentals and vegetables and can even attack and damage our shade trees. Controlling caterpillars is something most gardeners have to deal with sooner or later. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/16/08) Weed control is a constant problem in beds and landscapes -- especially during the summertime. The saying "a job well done doesn’t have to be done again" definitely does not apply to weeding flower beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/16/08) Gardenias are one of those wonderful traditional southern shrubs. They produce white flowers beginning in May that have a marvelous fragrance. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/09/08) Even in the hot summer, we need to care for our landscape, but working in the sun can be dangerous. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has some tips for summer gardening. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/09/08) The intense heat of summer can stress many of our plants. Roses that perfomed well in the spring may start to languish in the summer heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/09/08) Crape myrtles are a popular summer-flowering tree in Louisiana. One of their few flaws is the suckers that are sent up from their base. Removing these suckers will keep the tree looking attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 06/09/08)The lily of the Nile or African lily is a beautiful plant for any landscape in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill discusses the selection and care of this beautiful plant from South Africa. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

(Audio 06/09/08) June ushers in the hurricane season in Louisiana, and even North Louisiana needs to be aware of the power these coastal storms. During the summer, it is not unusual to have strong summer storms with high winds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/09/08) Slime mold is a primitive fungal organism that lives in organic matter in the soil. Most lawns have slime mold on them. After rainy weather, slime mold will grow on your grass blades and produce spores. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/02/08) Fallen leaves or grass clippings should not end up on your curb waiting for a garbage truck. It should find its way to your vegetable or flower beds. Composting is a great way to recycle the organic waste created by your landscape and to put something beneficial back in.. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 06/02/08) During the summer, mowing is the primary lawn chore. One of the most common mistakes people make is waiting too long between mowings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For release on or after 06/27/08) Many popular herbs languish in the heat of summer, and some down right pitch a fit. Herbs that do not like our hot, wet summers include thyme, chives, sage, parsley, cilantro, French tarragon, lavender, feverfew and chamomile.

(For release on or after 06/20/08) Summer heat stresses many plants in our landscapes. Like other plants, most roses are not especially happy during the extreme heat of mid- to late summer.

(For release on or after 06/13/08) Growing a pineapple plant and getting it to produce a pineapple for you is a fun gardening project. Now is a great time to begin, and as you will see, it’s really not all that difficult.

(For release on or after 06/08/08) Dry weather and high temperatures often make it necessary to water landscapes occasionally during the summer. Even established trees, shrubs, flowers vegetable gardens and lawns may need irrigation during especially long drought periods.

(Audio 06/02/08) The tropical hibiscus is a wonderful summer plant that can be grown in the ground or in containers. Hibiscus plants produce large flowers that come in an array of colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)