Tender tropical plants such as split leaf philodendron will likely look like mush after thawing from a hard freeze. Don’t rush to prune until spring.
—LSU AgCenter/Bob Mirabello Photo
The entire state of Louisiana, along with many others, just got an unusual dose of ice, sleet and snow.
Spring-blooming azaleas should be pruned right after blooming before new buds set for next year’s show.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Pruning intimidates some gardeners. When to prune and when not to prune? It can be scary.
Crape myrtle leaves provide excellent fall foliage colors, especially this year.
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Example of the wrong way to prune a crape myrtle.
—LSU AgCenter file photo
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are one of the most controversial and often-discussed ornamental plants among gardeners, landscapers, conservationists, naturalists, growers, researchers and ed
Use sharp bypass-type hand pruners when pruning roses to make clean cuts and minimize damage to the stems.
—LSU AgCenter/Rick Bogren photo
In late summer it’s time to think about pruning our roses. Roses respond best when they receive two major prunings each year.
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