(Audio 08/22/11) Palms can grow across the state, and summer is an ideal time to plant them. To maintain palms, prune old fronds that have turned brown. You also can prune off flower clusters. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/22/11) August is the last month to fertilize Louisiana lawns. Lawn fertilizers will work for several months. By October, we need our lawns to slow down and prepare for winter. No matter when you do it, fertilizing is an option not a necessity. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/22/11) Aquatic features are great in landscapes. They are easy to add and not too difficult to maintain. Those with existing aquatic gardens should make sure the ponds stays clean and has a balanced ecosystem. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 8/15/11) It seems there’s no escape outside from the hot temperatures – except for the shade. So, on this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests doing some work in your shade garden. He offers some tips for properly selecting and growing shade plants. (Runtime: 1:26)

(Audio 08/15/11) Ferns are great plants for shady areas in landscapes. Gardeners looking to work in the shade during the hot months or other times of the year will enjoy having ferns. Trim out any dead fronds, and make sure they have adequate mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/15/11) In Louisiana, pears ripen in August and September. Signs that the fruit are ripening include a change of color. They may also soften slightly. Don't let them get too soft. Pears ripen better off the tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/15/11) Milkweed is a perfect plant for attracting monarch butterflies to your garden. It blooms all summer long and is a robust plant. But remember you can't spray insecticides on the milkweed because pesticides can harm caterpillars that will become butterflies. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/15/11) For most plants, the hottest time of the year is not the time to divide them. But Louisiana iris are dormant now, and it is the perfect time to dig them up and divide any large clumps. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/15/11) After a summer of vigorous growth outside, a container plant may have outgrown its pot. Signs of a pot-bound plant include roots growing out of the drainage hole or roots on the surface of the soil. Repot a plant to a larger container if you see these issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 08/08/11) Flowers are not the only way to achieve beautiful color in your landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a dependable, tall-growing plant with beautifully colored foliage. (Runtime: 1:28)