Plant of the Week: Poinsettias
December 04, 2017
Poinsettias continue to be our favorite Christmas plant. Originating in Mexico, the plant was brought to the U.S. by Joel Robert Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador...
Poinsettias continue to be our favorite Christmas plant. Originating in Mexico, the plant was brought to the U.S. by Joel Robert Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador...
Around Christmas time, we start to see many holiday plants at the nursery. My favorite of all of these is the Christmas cactus (and for a good reason)....
Live wreaths, garland, door charms and more are great for showing the spirit of Christmas in any home. They add ambiance and a terrific Christmas scent in the...
'Tis the season! Traffic is building, crowds are become bigger, and time is running out, meals are being planned, family accommodations are being made... All...
The largest debate regarding holiday trees breaks down into two camps: real versus artificial Christmas trees. The National Christmas Tree Association (yes,...
Rosemary is an herb that has been used for centuries, prized for its’ medicinal as well as culinary purposes. It is native to Mediterranean regions and lends...
A plant for those who say that they have a "black thumb". The ZZ plant is by far the most indestructible of all the houseplants on the market today. It is the...
Growing tropical foliage plants inside your own home can be a rewarding hobby. Houseplants add a natural ascetic to our homes, as well as purify the air that...
Graceful and elegant, Japanese Maples are aesthetically brilliant understory trees. We use them primarily as specimen trees and focal points in the garden....
As fall continues and winter approaches, your lawns should not be forgotten. Two things happening right now in lawns. One – sod webworms are still out there,...
Fall into winter is the prime time to plant trees. Most trees are going dormant right now and take transplanting well this time of year. With no competition...
Camellias have been a staple in old southern landscapes for centuries. One of my favorites is Kramer’s Supreme Camellia. Fist-sized, informally ruffled, red...
Container gardening is absolutely one of my favorite things. My flowerbeds are filled with lots of pretties and I have a great time doing it, it’s true. But......
Pansies are hands down one of the most colorful and popular annuals for us in winter. As fall sets in, people become anxious to put these beautiful plants in...
This is the new LSU Ag Center Super Plant selection for 2017 (fall). In my last article I wrote about Petunia planting and care in general. This week, we have...
Okay, I might be dreaming, but winter is right around the corner. But first we must deal with fall. Fall is a strange time of year. It can feel like summer for...
Who doesn’t love fall!?! Pumpkins, cooler weather, football and fires! Many of us enjoy putting together fall displays outdoors. Using hay bales, mums,...
We say it often, because we mean it. Fall is the absolute best time of year to plant. For both us and for the plants. When fall weather finally shows up – like...
It's been a hot one! Thankfully, our south Louisiana summer is starting lose her steam. Literally. It's time to say thank you and goodbye to most of our lovely...
When it comes to petunias, there are so many options out there. Wave, Grandiflora, Dreams, the list goes on. Whether its sun or some light shade, you can...
Butterfly attractants are becoming more popular, along with a return to nature in general. One of the best is, naturally, butterfly bush or Buddleia. The long...
Fall is a special time of year. A long anticipated reprieve from our hot southern summers. But what I love most about fall, is watching the monarch butterflies...
Come spring, we hear that phrase over and over. Well, you can do something NOW, about it. Now? Yes now! Now is the time to get your lawn ready to fight those...
Rabbits aren’t Chickens, but they are both animals, agreed? Evergreen Wisteria is neither evergreen…nor is it a true wisteria. Wisteria sinensis, or Chinese...
Encore Azaleas are the best re-blooming azaleas on the market today. They add color and charm to any landscape. They come in hues of purple, pink, white, red...