(Audio 01/25/16) Around this time you should be thinking about cutting back your roses. Be sure to pay attention to the specific needs of the different kinds of roses in your landscape while pruning. Listen for more information on pruning roses during the cool season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/25/16) Roses are one of the few plants that are still sold bare root. If you want to buy bare-root roses, it's crucial that you plant them in January or February. Listen for more information on bare-root roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/25/16) It's a good idea to start working in your garden now to prepare your beds for spring fever. On a beautiful mild day, consider going outside and adding soil and organic matter to your beds. Listen for more information on bed preparation for spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/25/16) If you look around Louisiana, you will see plenty of beautiful camellias in bloom this month. Now is a great time to add some camellias to your landscape for vibrant flowers. Listen for more information on planting camellias this season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/25/16) Although it is common to propagate plants using stem cuttings, some plants can successfully be propagated using hardwood cuttings. Roses, figs, pears, and hydrangeas are just a few of these plants. Listen for more information on propagating plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/18/16) In the wintertime, we only need to fertilize plants that are in active growth. Fertilizing plants that are dormant can compromise their resistance to cold damage. Listen for more information on fertilizing in the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/18/16) Although there are significantly fewer pests in vegetable gardens in the winter than in the summer, some pests still persist. Keep an eye out for pests and insects such as caterpillars, aphids, snails and slugs. Listen for more information on controlling pests in winter vegetable gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/18/16) Although mealybugs don't greatly affect outdoor plants, they can cause significant problems for indoor plants. They may be difficult to get rid of, but it can be done. Listen for more information on getting rid of mealybugs on indoor plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/18/16) Although unused fertilizers don't usually go bad if they sit in your shed for multiple years, they can become more difficult to use. Exposure to humidity can cause certain fertilizers to become clumpy but not impossible to work with. Listen for more information on fertilizers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/18/16) Now is a good time to do some pruning while most of your plants are dormant. While deciduous and summer-flowering trees aren't weighed down with leaves, remove low-hanging or dangerous branches. Listen for more information on pruning trees in winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/11/16) There are plenty of leafy vegetables and root crops that can be grown in January. Two of these vegetables, beets and Swiss chard, are very closely related. Listen for information on planting and growing beets and Swiss chard this winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/11/16) If you'd like to grow tomato, eggplant, or pepper transplants from seeds, now is the time to start. Be sure to keep these plants away from the cold winter weather using a greenhouse or fluorescent lights. Listen for more information on growing transplants from seeds in the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/11/16) Although fall-planted parsley produces the best harvest, winter is still a good time to add parsley to your garden. In the cooler months it will grow slowly but will flourish during the spring. Listen for more information on growing parsley in the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 01/11/16) Louisiana gardeners sometimes overseed ryegrass in their lawns in the fall. This keeps lawns emerald green through the winter months while permanent grasses are dormant. Listen for information on caring for ryegrass during the winter months. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/25/16) Herbs can complete the taste of that tantalizing dish. Now is a great time to grow these delicious plants. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some of the more popular herbs. (Runtime: 01:48)

(For Release On 01/08/16) The name “asparagus fern” is a strange jumble of terms. These plants are neither ferns nor edible vegetables. Although not even distantly related to ferns, asparagus ferns are, however, actually closely related to edible asparagus (Asparagus officinalis). Asparagus ferns are versatile, reliable, easy to grow and useful in a variety of gardening situations.

(For Release On 01/15/16) The third Friday in January is Arbor Day in Louisiana – a day we set aside to appreciate trees and plant them. That’s Jan. 15 this year. If you are thinking about adding some trees to your landscape, planting should ideally be done now through early March when temperatures are cool and plants will have a chance to make root growth before the weather gets hot.

(For Release On 01/22/16) I often encourage gardeners to do a good job of keeping gardening records – although I must admit I could do a better job myself. Why? Because, keeping good records can help make you a better, more successful gardener.

(For Release On 01/01/16) The relatively mild winters we have here in Louisiana allow us to grow a variety of tender tropical plants in our landscapes. They will often survive typical winters around the state, although south Louisiana gardeners have more successes, particularly if plants are provided some protection.

(For Release On 01/29/16) It would be hard to dispute that the most popular summer-flowering shrub is the rose. Most roses need at least some annual pruning to maintain an attractive shape, remove dead wood and encourage vigorous growth and blooming.

(Audio 1/4/16) Although the cold weather in January limits which vegetables we can grow, there are plenty of hardy vegetables that will flourish in your garden this month. Try direct seeding root crops such as radish, turnips, carrots, parsnips and rutabagas or leafy vegetables. Listen for more information on growing winter vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 1/4/16) Many of our cool-season bedding plants such as pansies and dianthus are blooming now. Try dead heading for continuous blooms and be sure to keep up with your weeding, watering and fertilizing. Listen for more information on winter plant care. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 1/4/16) Louisiana gardeners often have a hard time growing attractive foxgloves, delphiniums, and hollyhocks because they plant them too late. Grab these plants from your local nursery now to try early planting. Listen for more information on adding these flowers to your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 1/4/16) Although winter lawns are low maintenance compared to summer lawns, they still require some care. If you spot weeds in your lawn, you can easily remove them using weed killers. Listen for more information on winter lawn care. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 01/11/16) Not all soils are created equally. Some are better for growing particular plants; some are worse. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains steps you can take to check and improve your soil composition — a step that can be crucial to proper plant growth. (Runtime: 01:35)

(Video 01/18/16) Flowers don’t have to live in the ground to enhance a landscape. Hanging baskets can create a whole new effect in the right environment. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains some ways to care for your hanging basket plants and increase curbside or backyard appeal. (Runtime: 01:50)

(Audio 01/04/16) Because spring flowers such as hyacinths and tulips are accustomed to colder climates, we must take special care of their bulbs. Wait until early January when the weather is cold enough to plant these bulbs in the ground. Listen for more information on planting spring flowering bulbs this winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)