Use sharp bypass-type hand pruners when pruning roses to make clean cuts and minimize damage to the stems.
—LSU AgCenter/Rick Bogren photo
In late summer it’s time to think about pruning our roses. Roses respond best when they receive two major prunings each year.
Poison ivy may be hidden in the yard or garden. Handle plants removal with care.
—LSU AgCenter/Rick Bogren
I recently came across some poison ivy as I was working in an out-of-the-way area of my landscape. Poison ivy is very abundant in urban, suburban and rural landscapes.
BATON ROUGE — As the calendar turns to summer, Burden Museum & Gardens offers many activities to help people enjoy the changing seasons.
Special summertime events
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana homeowners can learn about keeping their homes warm and cozy without high utility bills at the LaHouse Winter Saturday open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 20.
Orchids are tough, resilient plants
—LSU AgCenter/Rick Bogren
I have a small collection of orchids that are a delight to me. A common misconception is that orchids are difficult to grow.
Franklin Banner-Tribune
P.O. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: 337-828-3706
Fax: 337-828-2874
Morgan City Daily Review
P.O. Box 948, Morgan City, LA 70381
Phone: 985-384-8370
Fax: 985-384-4255