(Video 05/31/10) If you weren’t fortunate enough to get a hydrangea plant for Mother’s Day, it’s not too late to get to your nursery and pick some up. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the types of hydrangea and how to care for them. (Runtime: 1:34)

(Audio 05/31/10) Recycling the organic waste that your yard creates is one of the best things you can do when creating compost. Fallen leaves and grass clippings are a large portion of compost especially during the summer when mowing becomes a more frequent activity. Learn more about summer composting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/31/10) A number of summer vegetables can withstand Louisiana's summer heat and keep your vegetable garden productive. Listen for a list of vegetables that will grow successfully in your garden this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/31/10) Containers allow us to grow plants in areas like decks, which normally could not support plant growth. Container plants exposed to a lot of sunlight need to be watered frequently during the summer to prevent them from drying out. Here are some tips on watering container plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/31/10) Louisiana gardeners can obtain wonderful vine-ripened fruit from their tomato plants. When harvesting tomatoes in your yard, leave them on the vine until they are ripe and ready to eat. If you are having trouble with insects or birds, however, you can harvest your tomatoes early. Learn more about harvesting home-grown tomatoes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/31/10) Taking care of your lawn is an important part of maintaining a landscape during the summer. Hear more about the aspects of summer lawn care such as mowing, fertilizing and watering. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/24/10) Black spot is the most common fungal disease that damages rose bushes. Gardeners should choose rose varieties that are less susceptible to black spot or spray their susceptible varieties regularly. Listen for more about common symptoms of black spot disease. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/24/10) Aquatic gardens have become very popular around Louisiana, but as the temperatures increase and the days get warmer, the water turns green due to algae growth. Avoid using chemicals to control the balance of the garden. Here are some options to help keep your aquatic garden from turning green. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/24/10) Growing plants in containers is a common practice. The two most popular materials for pots are clay or plastic. Keeping these pots clean enhances the appearance of the plant growing in them. Here are some tips on cleaning your containers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 05/24/10) Summer bulbs can brighten and enrich our landscapes. Most summer bulbs like good drainage, but some will tolerate damp conditions. In this case, consider planting calla lilies, cannas and Louisiana iris. (Runtime: 60 seconds)