Camellia sasanqua plants can be naturalilzed to create an attractive hedge.
—LSU AgCenter Photo/Dan Gill
If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done.
BATON ROUGE — It’s time to think about choosing this year’s Christmas tree. But before you do, the LSU AgCenter suggests a few things to consider.
A bee works the flowers of an Acoma crape myrtle.
--LSU AgCenter Photo/Yan Chen.
HAMMOND — March and April were not kind to spring growth on crape myrtles this year, with rain and clouds hampering growth.
Aphids on roses are common in spring.
--Allen Owings Photo
HAMMOND — Roses continue to be one of our most popular ornamental plants, and home gardeners should learn about and be aware of recommended management practices for them, said LSU AgCenter horticul
DEAR ABBY: Our family dog recently passed away after a year-long decline. I had grown up with him.
