(Video 09/06/10) Now is a good time to select and plant basil, a popular herb native to Asia. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill discusses different types of herbs for different needs –and how to care for them. (Runtime: 1:50)

(Audio 09/27/10) The weather typically becomes cooler in Louisiana during October. This means gardeners can start planting cool-season vegetables into their gardens. Listen for what to plant this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/27/10) Caladiums are outstanding bedding plants for shady areas. They grow from tubers. In early fall, when the plants start to fade, gardeners can dig up the tubers and save them for next year's planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/27/10) Mulches make the landscape more attractive, but their main function is to suppress weeds. Mulches put out during the spring probably decayed over the summer, so gardeners should apply fresh mulch to keep weeds down. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/27/10) Transplants in the garden need to get off to a good start. Starter solution helps plants take in the right amount of fertilizer and lets them settle in to their new spots in the garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/27/10) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of summer-blooming bulbs. This time in the year, some may be fading out, while some may still be in full bloom. Groom these plants to keep them looking neat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/20/10) Garlic is a great vegetable to grow in Louisiana, and now is a good time to plant it. Just remember that it takes a long time for garlic to produce, so you'll have to be patient. What you plant now won't be ready to harvest until late May or early June. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/20/10) Louisiana iris are wonderful perennials. This is a good time of the year to plant Louisiana iris. They are dormant this month, so this also is a good time to divide them and transplant them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/20/10) Only the most reliable bedding plants can survive a Louisiana summer. This is a great time of year to evaluate your bedding plants and deternune which ones performed well and which ones you may or may not want to plant again. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 09/20/10) Caladiums are winding down in early fall. The plants are going dormant, so gardeners can dig up caladium tubers when the foliage starts turning tan and papery. Save them to replant next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)