White is the only color Limelight hydrangea blooms in, and the flowers stay attractive for months as they gradually age.
—LSU AgCenter/Dan Gill
An outstanding new hydrangea called Limelight (Hydrangea paniculata Limelight) has been named a Louisiana Super Plant selection by the LSU AgCenter.
Inspect roofs to assure no tree branches are in a position to rub against the shingles during high winds. These branches can cause extensive damage to the roof and generally should be removed.
— LSU AgCenter Photo/Rick Bogren
Violent thunderstorms can occur around the state during summer, and in south Louisiana high winds from hurricanes are a real concern.
BATON ROUGE — As the weather warms up and outdoor cookouts ramp up, weight control is on a number of minds.
Because of their brightly colored blooms, yarrow plants are popular pollinator plants for the home garden. National Public Gardens Day is Friday.
—LSU AgCenter/Jean Pittman photo
BATON ROUGE — Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other animals do the important work of pollinating flowers and food crops.
Tomato leaf exhibiting early blight symptoms
—LSU AgCenter/Raj Singh Photo
BATON ROUGE — Following the cold temperatures that hit Louisiana tomatoes hard, it is time to watch for diseases that can adversely affect production, said LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh.
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