Fall Flowers

Try some vibrant violas or pansies for cooler weather.

Salvaging Furniture After the Flood

Cleaning and Caution Tips

Cleaning up flood damaged floors

Safe removal, cleaning of floors is essential after a flood

Mold Removal and Prevention

Mold colonies can start to grow within two to three days, so getting things clean and dry as fast as possible is critical.

PROTECT YOURSELF

Prevent further damage to your flooded home and your health.

Plants with Potential

Horticulturists at the Hammond Research Station are on the hunt to rediscover underused landscape plants with performance potential in Louisiana.

Get the help you need!

Find your local agent or extension office, search for someone by name, or contact us directly.

Producers

Consumers

Youth & 4-H

Researchers

Students

Topics

Get it Growing with Dan Gill

Colorful foliage that will last all summer

Flowers aren’t the only source of color in your landscape during the summer months. On this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Dan Gill presents some great choices for colorful and attractive foliage that will stand up to the heat.

Hanging baskets offer unique perspectives

Hanging baskets offer a unique aesthetic perspective to patios and porches. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers some tips on maintaining the health and beauty of plants you choose for your hanging containers.

Bridal wreath complements azaleas

Azaleas are superstars of spring. But flowering bridal wreath plays a supporting role in bringing out magnificent patches of color. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains why bridal wreath spiraea (spy-ree-uh) can be an excellent shrub for your landscape.

Easter cactus blooms for the holiday and beyond

Everyone is familiar with the Easter lily, but there’s another beautiful Easter plant that’s not well known. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the Easter cactus – a relative of the Christmas cactus and the Thanksgiving cactus.