4-H volunteer leaders to meet in Baton Rouge March 11-13 The 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association will hold its annual conference March 11-13 at the Marriott Baton Rouge. The conference will focus on teaching participants to work more confidently with youth...
Using landscape mulch Mulching is a great sustainable landscape practice when done correctly.
The new year is a good time to review the use of mulch in the landscape and how to apply it properly to achieve the maximu...
Now is the time to prune your roses It would be hard to dispute that the most popular summer-flowering shrub is the rose. Most roses need at least some annual pruning to maintain an attractive shape, remove dead wood and encourage...
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Chris Robichaux, Ph.D. chrisrobichaux@agcenter.lsu.eduTeche Today.Com
Camellias brighten winter landscapes We are fortunate to live in a state where a mild winter climate allows us to grow camellias. The dark green, shiny, evergreen foliage alone is a beautiful addition to our landscapes.
Jan 07, 2011 | 0 | 2 |
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Chris Robichaux, Ph.D. chrisrobichaux@agcenter.lsu.eduTeche Today.Com
Time to plant tulips and hyacinths The next few weeks are an important time for planting tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs that have been previously stored in your refrigerator.
Dec 22, 2010 | 0 | 3 |
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Chris Robichaux, Ph.D. chrisrobichaux@agcenter.lsu.eduTeche Today.Com
Make sure holiday egg recipes are safe Make sure your holiday treats such as eggnog, cream pies and other dishes containing eggs are safe to eat, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. Eating raw or undercooked eggs is a risk for f...
La. farmers had a successful 2010 A damp, cold spring and a hot, dry summer shaped Louisiana agriculture in 2010. But despite the contrast in weather, Louisiana farmers, overall, had a fairly successful year, said LSU AgCenter econ...
Winter can be risky for
laying dormant sod April through October is the best time for sodding in Louisiana, but dormant-season sodding can be successful. Planting dormant grass is simply a little riskier.
Properly prepare beds for landscape plants
Whether renovating an existing landscape or working on a new landscape, we need to remember that soil pH and proper preparation of landscape beds will be essential in determining the performance o...
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Chris Robichaux, Ph.D. crobichaux@agcenter.lsu.edu Teche Today.Com
