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For more information on these and other horticultural topics, call or visit your local Extension office. You can also e-mail your questions directly to Barton Joffrion at bjoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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Powerpoint about insects and mites that attack commercial citrus groves.
sooty mold

This powerpoint presentation includes pictures of insects and mites that attack commercial citrus groves in Louisiana. It also discusses a recommended insecticide plan to control these insects and mites to minimize their impact on yield in citrus groves. Be sure to check and make sure all chemicals that are recommended are currently labeled before applying them to citrus trees.

Powerpoint presentation on insects and mites that attack backyard citrus
citrus blackfly

This presentation includes a number of pictures of insects and mites that attack backyard citrus in Louisiana. It also includes current recommendations for control. Note that you should check to make sure that all insecticides are currently labeled before using them on your citrus.

Insects that attack citrus in Louisiana
Citrus blackfly and wooly whitefly

This gallery includes pictures of insects that attack citrus in Louisiana.

Horticulture Online Publication Links
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Guilde to online horticulture publications.

Horticulture Hints Newsletter
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A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.
Horticulture Hints December - February 2008
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This edition includes information on Louisiana Master Gardner Program, 2008 All-American Selection Winners, What to do before and after a freeze, pruning everblooming roses, pruning once-blooming roses, Spanish Moss - Friend or Foe?, Have you thanked a tree lately, Turfgrass and Lawns, Vegetables to plant in December, January and February, Crop highlights, Fruitfulness and Pollination.
Landscape Beds
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We are in a transitional period with landscape beds as unwanted plants (i.e. weeds) are popping up at this time of year due to heavy rainfall, thinning or washed away mulch, or other reasons. Now is a great time to re-mulch your landscape beds as you transition for the spring season.
Herbicide Injury on Tomato
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LSU AgCenter agents receive numerous calls regarding diseases in tomatoes and other garden crops. Many times, home gardeners inflict problems by not following label directions on herbicide and other pesticides.
Summer Bedding Plants and Proper Watering
May is a good time to consider planting some annual bedding plants or herbaceous perennials for the summer ahead.
Hiring Right Landscape Contractor is Important Decision
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Finding the right landscape professional is a major decision to make when you're looking for someone to work on your home grounds, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.
Time to Fertilize Lawns
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The first week of April is the time to fertilize your warm season lawn such as Bermuda grass, centipede and St. Augustine. If you had or have brown patch disease in your lawn, hold off on fertilizing until you get this fungal disease under control. The following tips will be helpful in determining the appropriate type of fertilizer for your lawn.
Controlled-release Fertilizer
There are at least two reasons for using controlled-release fertilizer. First, controlled-release fertilizer is less likely to burn your turf, since less of the fertilizer is immediately available. Second, by using a controlled-release fertilizer you can make one application last longer - typically six to eight weeks between applications.
Tomato Garden Problems
Many home gardeners grow tomatoes in their vegetable gardens. Some self-inflicted problems have can be avoided by reading and following label directions when pesticides are being used.
Lawn Care
Do not fertilize your lawn until the first week of April. Soil pH is the key for fertilization success.