(Audio 04/30/12) Most trees are best planted in the fall. The one exception is palm trees. Plant these while the weather is warm. Make sure the palm tree is hardy for your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 04/30/12) Summer is right around the corner, but there are still plenty of vegetables we can plant in our gardens. Plant heat-tolerant vegetables that can withstand our summer temperatures. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 04/30/12) You can find bell peppers in a variety of colors. Colored bell peppers are simply ripe green bell peppers. If you leave a green bell pepper on the plant, it will change colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 04/09/12) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Super Plants program highlights tough and beautiful plants that work well in Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the BabyWing begonia – a Louisiana Super Plant that will provide nice color all the way through to October. (Runtime: 1:41)

(Video 04/16/12) Spider flowers are traditional summer annuals grown in the South. But they have tiny spines that can be unpleasant to handle. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a new type of spider flower that has virtually no spines and even more beautiful flowers than the others. It’s the Senorita Rosalita, and it’s a tough, durable Louisiana Super Plant. (Runtime: 1:54)

(Audio 04/23/12) Crape myrtles are the most popular small summer-flowering trees in Louisiana landscapes. They don't have a lot of insect or disease problems, but their major problem can be aphids. The aphids cause black sooty mold on the trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 04/23/12) By this time of the year most of the spring-flowering bulbs are starting to fade. These bulbs require some after care. This allows them to bloom beautifully next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 04/23/12) Hydrangeas are a traditional Southern shrub. They bloom beautifully in partial shade. A great variety to try is the Penny Mac hydrangea, a spring 2012 Louisiana Super Plant selection. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 04/23/12) Container plants embellish indoor and outdoor landscapes and environments. Because the plant's root system is limited in the container, it can be difficult for it to get the nutrients it needs. Make sure these plants have an adequate amount of fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 04/23/12) Powdery mildew is a common fungal infection that affects a wide variety of plants in our landscapes. The symptoms look like the name, and it is not hard to control. (Runtime: 60 seconds)