Southern magnolias produce striking blossoms
—LSU AgCenter/Heather Kirk-Ballard
Nothing describes the iconic Southern magnolia better than its given scientific name Magnolia grandiflora.
Large patch, formerly called brown patch, is on the rise in Louisiana lawns. It is the most common disease seen in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh said the disease can occur on all warm-season turfgrasses. It is particularly prevalent on St. Augustine grass. “Symptoms appear as yellow, circular or irregular shaped patches of disease that can become quite extensive,” he said.
BATON ROUGE — Large patch, formerly called brown patch, is the most common disease of lawns in Louisiana. And it’s on the rise.
Despite the cool weather this month, the evidence of spring is all around us. Gardening March Madness begins!
March is National Nutrition Month. Make the most of your food dollars with these healthy, money-saving tips:
BATON ROUGE — Visitors can discover proven ways to keep their homes cool, dry and free of destructive termites at the spring Saturday Open House at the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Home and Landscape Resou
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