Manage nematodes in vegetable gardens Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
There is an invisible pest living in the soil of our vegetable gardens.
For many Louisiana gardeners, high population levels of nematodes can r...
Getting the most from liriope Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
Ground covers continue to be popular landscape plants in the southeastern United States. The most popular ground cover for landscape use in the ...
An apple a day Jan Coussan
jcoussan@agcenter.lsu.edu
This is the time of the year for harvesting the many varieties of apples. About 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States and 100 varieties ...
It’s time to plant hedges Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less-stressful cond...
Choose Louisiana citrus Jan Coussan
jcoussan@agcenter.lsu.edu
Louisiana Citrus is always a treat to eat and is especially plentiful this year.
The most widely available Louisiana grown fruit is the navel orange. This...
Consider planting spring flowering trees Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
The third Friday in January is Arbor Day in Louisiana – a day we set aside to celebrate and appreciate the role living trees play in improving o...
Not many plants are strong as an oak Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
The oak has become a part of American culture more than many other types of trees. Oaks are a symbol of strength and durability. “Strong as an o...
Compost fallen leaves Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
It’s a pity what generally happens to leaves that fall from deciduous trees this time of the year. Most people rake them up, put them in bags an...
Plant hedges now Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
If you are considering replanting a lost hedge, now is a great time to get the job done. A common part of landscapes, hedges generally are creat...
Tips for choosing, caring for Christmas trees Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
It’s time to think about choosing this year’s Christmas tree. But before you do, there are a few things to consider.
First, measure the area wh...
Harvest winter vegetables at proper time Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
The vegetables we grow in Acadiana during the cool season are some of the most delicious and nutritious that our home gardens can produce. Many ...
Fall can bring colorful foliage
and flowers to your landscape Chris Robichaux, Ph.D.
crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu
Your landscape can include many trees and shrubs that will provide significant color in fall and winter year after year.
Although decidedly les...
