Each year, the LSU AgCenter names at least four plants to be included in the ever-growing list of Louisiana Super Plant selections. Super Plants are tried and true, tested and tough. They’ve proven ...

So often when we are planting our landscape, we look at what our neighbors and friends have planted. This is not a bad way to go as we can see plants that we like. However, this often limits us to ...

Question. My oak tree has woody growths on the limbs. Should I be concerned? Answer. You have spotted the handy work of quite small insects or mites. Oaks, especially the live oaks, seem to be ...

This anise tree cultivar is notable for its red flowers and rounded shape. Red flowers have about 20 strap-like petals. Flowers are 1.5-2" (3.8-5 cm) across and last 5-10 days. Foliage Characteristics ...

Actually, there aren’t any shrubs that really require trimming. They get by without it in the wild, after all. As Alan Titchmarsh notes in “How to Garden: Flowering Shrubs,” “Many gardeners struggle ...

Picking the best plants makes a huge difference in whether your landscape thrives or withers. Genes matter. So how do you sort the strong from the weak? One way is to lean on the experience of the ...

If you love plants that provide gorgeous color, texture, and interest in the garden without much fuss, it’s time to add shrubs to your space. Shrubs serve as an understory plant, providing transitions ...