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The telltale signs of spider mites are yellow or white spots or speckling of the leaves. Check the underside of leaves for webbing and mites.
—LSU AgCenter photos/Heather Kirk-Ballard

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Thrips are tiny insects that can be difficult to spot with the naked eye. This rose has been damaged by thrips.

Get It Growing: Bugs are busy in spring

If you’re a gardener, you know that dealing with pests is an inevitable part of the job.

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Clay has the smallest or finest particle size in soils. It expands when moist and contracts when dry.
—LSU AgCenter Photos/Heather Kirk-Ballard

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Sand has the largest particle size, which helps improve aeration, or oxygen exchange.

Get It Growing: Get ready for spring gardening

As we approach spring in Louisiana, now is a good time to start prepping your landscape and vegetable gardens for plants.

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