Purple coneflowers provide summer-long blooms
(Distributed 08/27/10) One of the most popular herbaceous perennials in Louisiana is the purple coneflower. The scientific name is Echinacea purpurea. It is native from the Midwest into the Southeastern United States. |
Knock Out roses require care
(Distributed 08/20/10) Many home gardeners and landscape professionals have been talking about the landscape performance of Knock Out roses this spring and summer. We went through a very significant non-blooming time this spring, which was unusual for Knock Out roses. They are the best-blooming landscape shrub rose on the market. So, what happened? |
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Try planting sunflowers in late summer
(Distributed 08/13/10) Sunflowers are among the easiest flowers to grow, and they thrive in the heat of Louisiana summers. It may be towards the end of summer, but you can still plant sunflowers and enjoy them during the fall. |
La. lawns, gardens face summer stress
(Distributed 08/06/10) August means that many landscape plants around Louisiana are showing the adverse affects of the hot, humid growing conditions that we experience during the 120-150 days of summer. |
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