A way to minimize inputs while maximizing outputs is to use plants that are edible.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
With a new year upon us, now is the time to sit down and reflect on last year and what you would like to do with your garden and landscape in 2024.
Consider carefully before pruning during droughts.
—LSU AgCenter file photo
As we ride out this last stretch of summer, it’s time to start looking forward to fall gardening weather. There are some tasks to be handled this month.
Chrysanthemum means “gold blossom” in Greek and symbolize fall.
—LSU AgCenter/Anna Ribbeck
We’ve had a brutally hot summer here in Louisiana this year.
Vegetables benefit from incorporation of fertilizer at planting and throughout the summer to keep plants producing. Scout plants several times a week to stay ahead of heavy insect infestations.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Summer can be a challenging time for gardeners, especially when it comes to the excessive heat and high humidity.
Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers. New cultivars are expanding the color palette of traditional rudbeckias.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike.
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