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I once saw a refrigerator magnet that said, "When Mama ain't happy, nobody ain't happy." Well, you can substitute the word "root" for "mama," and you...
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Invasive plants can be an exhausting problem for landowners. It is an issue at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, where Chinese Tallow attempts...
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Controlling weedy vines requires determination and persistent effort over time.My vine control advice is generally about 60% pep-talk, and about 40%...
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If you want to boost the color in your landscape now, don't let the heat stop you. Nurseries have an excellent selection of colorful bedding plants...
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It seems we have more than our share of insects, diseases, and weeds here in Louisiana. This comes true particularly during mid to late summer. It's...
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Summer flowering vines can be used to provide color, fragrance, and interest to Louisiana landscapes. They can also offer screening and shade if they...
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To be honest, our best and most diverse herb gardens grow in the milder part of the year. The intense heat of summer takes a toll on many of our...
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The Agapanthus, also known as the "Lily of the Nile", is a beautiful, early summer flowering bulb. it's native to South Africa, but it thrives in...
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You may sometimes read or hear about "companion planting" -- planting certain kinds of plants around other plants to prevent pest problems. When it...
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The American Rose Society will be honored Tuesday at the Louisiana State Capitol. Rep. Alan Seabaugh (R-Shreveport) drafted a resolution designating...