Citrus trees such as Improved Meyer lemon on dwarf rootstocks grow well in containers.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures.
Bald cypress trees are native, deciduous conifers that are long lived and wind resistant.
—LSU AgCenter/Ashley Edwards
Let’s talk about the weather. Even if you’re a climate change skeptic, you cannot deny that weather patterns have affected your life in some way in the past five to 10 years.
Ornamental pepper plants are the perfect way to both spruce up the late summer landscape and celebrate the transition into fall.
—LSU AgCenter file photo
The South has no reason for fall foliage envy. The traditional colors of autumn can be found in ornamental peppers — which can be planted into any sunny landscape to add spice and fall flair.
Cercospora leaf spot causes leaves to turn yellow, orange and red, then fall from the tree as if it were autumn.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
It’s a sign of the times: spots and dots appearing before our very eyes, seemingly overnight. No, it’s not your vision failing you, and there’s no need to clean your glasses.
Stink bugs are a common problem on pomegranates. Control them with organic pesticide soaps and oils, or use a shop vacuum to remove them from fruit.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Pomegranates are unique fruits whose origins have been traced to Persia. Native to Iran through northern India, they are grown around the world today.
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