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Deadheading is an important, but often neglected, gardening technique -- it involves pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant as it blooms.

Summer flowering vines can be used to provide color, fragrance, and interest to Louisiana landscapes. They can also offer screening and shade if they're…

Perennial verbenas provide color over a long season in the flower garden. These generally low-growing plants produce clusters of showy flowers in a wide…

As the weather cools down, it's a joy to get out into the garden on the weekends. There's often a lot of catchup to do after the long hot, summer.As well…

If you're planning to add some trees or shrubs to your landscape, it's a good idea to get this done as soon as possible.The ideal planting season for…

Homeowners and renters alike are becoming more interested in growing their own vegetables these days. There are a number of good reasons to look into…

Mid-summer marks the time when we need to begin scouting for insects in the lawn.Two below-ground insects that can pose a problem to lawns in the summer…

Here in southern Louisiana, high winds are a real concern. Now that hurricane season is here, it's time to look at your trees. Trees with problems can be…

Mid-summer marks the time to scout for insects in the lawn. You might not notice them until it's too late and the insects have caused damage to your…

Gardeners can utilize the intense heat of the summer sun to control soil-born pests in vegetable gardens. Through solarization, you can use heat from the…