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      <title>It’s time to divide Louisiana irises</title>
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      <title>Make plans for fall planting now</title>
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      <title>It’s time for fall vegetable gardening</title>
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      <title>Make transplants tough before planting</title>
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      <title>New plants freshen up aquatic garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/23/10) August may not be the best time to put new plants into your landscape, but you can add them to your aquatic garden. Look for container plants at your local nursery that you can just place into the water. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Coleus provide color in home landscapes</title>
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      <title>Prepare roses for fall blooming</title>
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      <title>Katrina Iris, hardy hybrid from hurricane</title>
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      <title>Fountains create illusions of coolness</title>
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      <title>Tropical plants can endure late-summer heat</title>
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      <title>Color changes indicate ripening pears</title>
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      <title>Garden in shade with ferns</title>
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      <title>Treat indoor pests with houseplant insect spray</title>
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      <title>Trim unattractive Louisiana iris foliage</title>
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      <title>Plant milkweed to attract monarch butterflies</title>
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      <title>Repot root-bound container plants</title>
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      <title>August is your last chance to prune and fertilize many plants</title>
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      <title>Evaluate landscape plantings now</title>
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      <title>Treat spider mite infestation with oil spray</title>
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      <title>Identify pest problems to determine treatment method</title>
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      <title>Plant fall tomatoes in August</title>
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      <title>Chinch bugs cause damage to Louisiana lawns</title>
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      <title>Flower gardens beautify landscapes</title>
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      <title>Make cut flowers from your garden last</title>
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      <title>Learn about caring for caladiums during summer</title>
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      <title>Trim seed pods of young crape myrtles</title>
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      <title>Add true blue flowers to summer landscape</title>
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      <title>Dragon wing begonias offer nice size and color</title>
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      <title>Plant basil in Louisiana gardens</title>
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      <title>Boost container plants to avoid wood rotting</title>
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      <title>Louisiana’s tomato season is coming to a close</title>
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      <title>New sun patiens can withstand summer heat</title>
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      <title>Choose heat-tolerant petunia varieties</title>
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      <title>Remove cypress knees that pop up in your lawn</title>
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      <title>Newly-planted trees require supplemental watering</title>
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      <title>Plant pentas to brighten flower bed</title>
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      <title>Boost container plants on wooden decks</title>
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      <title>Control population of caterpillars in landscape</title>
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      <title>Trees are susceptible to lightning strikes</title>
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      <title>Pruning gardenias encourages new growth for next season</title>
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      <title>Be careful while gardening in summer heat</title>
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      <title>Prune once-blooming roses in June</title>
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      <title>Landscapes require never-ending planning</title>
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      <title>Harvest ripe home-grown tomatoes</title>
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      <title>Don’t discard your hydrangeas</title>
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      <title>Plant hardy palms for Louisiana landscapes</title>
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      <title>Avoid black spot disease on rose bushes</title>
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      <title>Provide landscapes with supplemental irrigation</title>
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      <title>Some vegetables thrive in summer heat</title>
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      <title>Hydrangeas bring color to shady flowerbeds</title>
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      <title>Harvest eggplants before they ripen</title>
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      <title>Choose heat-tolerant vegetables for May planting</title>
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      <title>Check height for bedding plants</title>
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      <title>Powdery mildew found on plants during April</title>
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      <title>Summer bedding plants need-well prepared bed</title>
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      <title>Plant caladiums in shady areas</title>
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      <title>Consider adding calla lilies to landscape</title>
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      <title>Pick perennials for a recurring display of color</title>
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      <title>Revive lawns by applying fertilizer</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:51:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ask specialist about spring pest problems</title>
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      <title>Visit your local nursery for flowering perennials</title>
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      <title>Try solid sodding when planting a new lawn</title>
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      <title>Harvest herbs before intense heat of summer</title>
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      <title>Daylilies add color to early summer gardens</title>
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      <title>Summer bulbs can enhance gardens</title>
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      <title>Spider mites damage vegetables and ornamentals</title>
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      <title>Garden education programs available during springtime</title>
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      <title>Prune spring-flowering shrubs after blooming season</title>
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      <title>Clean out your water garden</title>
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      <title>Get gladiolas corms planted now</title>
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      <title>Fertilize roses in spring</title>
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      <title>Keep up with your topiary</title>
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      <title>Plant beautiful Easter lilies in landscape</title>
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      <title>Properly spray fruit trees to guarantee success</title>
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      <title>Use bromeliads to brighten homes</title>
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      <title>Resist temptation to plant pansies now</title>
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      <title>Vegetables require proper pollination</title>
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      <title>Plant petunias to transition into spring</title>
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      <title>Practical to plant gladiolas early</title>
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      <title>Bulbs bloom before spring</title>
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      <title>Plant caladiums for spectacular summer color</title>
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      <title>Rejuvenate ground cover areas</title>
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      <title>Transplanting can help plants flourish</title>
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      <title>Use organic matter to improve garden</title>
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      <title>Get informed about proper fruit tree pruning</title>
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      <title>Soil content affects hydrangea color</title>
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      <title>Plant bare-root roses before blooming season</title>
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      <title>February still ideal for planting trees</title>
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      <title>Add colorful shade-tolerant plants to winter landscape</title>
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      <title>Be ready for late-winter and early-spring lawn care</title>
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      <title>It’s time to plant glads</title>
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      <title>Be careful what you prune</title>
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      <title>Camellias prosper in January</title>
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      <title>Correctly water indoor plants</title>
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      <title>Protect vegetable gardens from winter pests</title>
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      <title>Popular sago palm produces poisonous seeds</title>
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      <title>Plant Irish potatoes in your garden</title>
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      <title>Keep fertilizers potent with proper storage</title>
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      <title>Trees provide benefits all year long</title>
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      <title>Pot amaryllis prior to adding to landscape</title>
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      <title>Low-chill apples can prosper during winter in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Brighten landscapes with cool-season bedding plants</title>
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      <title>Fresh Christmas tree adds special touch to holiday decorations</title>
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      <title>Choose poinsettias to decorate for the holidays</title>
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      <title>Moth orchids make a good ‘first orchid’</title>
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      <title>Many fruit and nut trees prosper in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Avoid misconceptions when harvesting broccoli</title>
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      <title>Compare prices and sizes when purchasing plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 11/23/09) When it comes to choosing bedding plants at the nursery, bigger plants with bigger flowers are better, right? Well, that’s not necessarily true – particularly when it comes to cost. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill gives us a bedding plant economics lesson. (Runtime: 1:36) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticultural oil sprays control camellia scale</title>
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      <title>Cool-season bedding plants successful in spring and fall</title>
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      <title>Roses flourish during the fall</title>
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      <title>Maintain a green lawn during winter</title>
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      <title>Grow fresh lettuce in your garden</title>
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      <title>Consider growing orchids this season</title>
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      <title>Yards may soon require cold protection</title>
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      <title>Use oil sprays to control scale population</title>
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      <title>Tulips and hyacinths require special treatment</title>
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      <title>Beds may need more mulch to keep weeds away</title>
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      <title>Soil Additions Change Hydrangea Colors</title>
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      <title>Wisteria Vines Can Take Years To Bloom</title>
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      <title>Prepare Plants For The Move Indoors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 10/08/07) Many gardeners move their houseplants outside during the summer. As the weather cools, tropical plants will have to come back indoors. Before making the move, they need to acclimate to low-light conditions. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant Strawberries The Month For A Spring Harvest</title>
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      <title>Unique Lily Requires Patience</title>
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      <title>Look For Fall Decorations In Your Landscape</title>
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      <title>Rose Enthusiasts Can Expect A Fall Display This Month</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 10/01/07) Roses in Louisiana bloom beautifully in October and November. If your roses were pruned back in August or September, there is not much pruning needed now. You will need to deadhead your roses after they fade. This keeps the rose bush looking fresh and attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Have Many Options When Planting Vegetables This Month</title>
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      <title>Fresh-grown Herbs Can Spice Up Your Cooking</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 10/01/07) Brown patch is a fungal infection that affects lawn grasses, especially St. Augustine. It likes cool, mild and damp weather conditions. Watch for discolored areas in the lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Divide Louisiana Irises Before They Began Growing Again</title>
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      <title>Plant Cole Crops In Your Garden This Month</title>
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      <title>Azalea Lace Bugs Can Damage Azalea Plants</title>
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      <title>Plumbago's Blue Flowers Are Prized In The Landscape</title>
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      <title>Mulch Is A Valuable Tool In The Fight Against Weeds</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 09/10/07) In September, it is still pretty hot. Combining that with dry weather can cause an increase in chinch bug activity. These insects attack lawn grasses and prefer St. Augustine grass. They create circular brown areas and will kill the grass where they feed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Selectively This Time Of The Year</title>
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      <title>Bed Preparation Is An Important Step Before Fall Planting</title>
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      <title>Finish Fertilizing In Early Fall To Avoid Damage To Plants</title>
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      <title>Heavy Pecan Crop Makes Branches Vulnerable To Breaks</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 09/03/07) Pecan trees tend to "alternate bear," which means they will produce a large crop one year followed by a small crop or no crop the next year. A large crop can lead to breaking branches because of pecan's brittle wood. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 09/03/07) Green onions are an important part of Louisiana cuisine. This is a great time of the year to plant them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Make Plan For Existing Trees Before Construction</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 09/03/07) A variety of both warm-season and cool-season vegetables can be planted in September. Transplants of tomatoes and bell peppers can be planted early in the month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Stressed Leaves Are Normal This Time Of Year</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 09/10/07) You might have noticed tree leaves that look diseased or sickly recently. What’s the problem and what should you do? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to handle the situation in this segment of Get it Growing. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mexican Oregano Is A Great Herb With Beautiful Flowers</title>
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      <title>Make Room For New Growth On Gingers And Cannas</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:07:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) Pruning Gingers and cannas can be tricky. Once a shoot has flowered it will not flower again. Gardeners can prune these shoots back down to the ground and make room for new shoots that will sprout up later. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Use Milkweed To Attract Monarchs</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:37:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/27/07) Some plants are great for attracting beautiful insects – like butterflies. In this Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a plant that not only attracts Monarch butterflies but also serves as a type of nursery for their young. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Transplants Need To Be Hardened Before Going Into The Garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) The young transplants gardeners buy at local nurseries have been raised under perfect conditions in greenhouses. As a result, transplants may need to be hardened off first before being planted in the garden.(Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Large Caterpillar Populations Can Damage Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) Caterpillars are one of the leading pests that attack plants in our landscapes. Their damage usually can be tolerated, but populations of these pests can be high at the end of summer. Monitor their damage and apply pesticides if necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Can Boost Their Lawns Now With One Final Application Of Fertilizer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) The end of August or the first week of September is the last time this year to apply nitrogen fertilizer to your lawn. You do not want to encourage vigorous growth into the fall, because that makes the grass less hardy going into the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prepare Roses For Fall Blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/27/07) Roses have their share of problems during the summer, but if we wait through it, we can expect a good blooming season in the fall. Evaluate your roses now. Prune them, if they need it, to prepare them for fall blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take Advantage Of Shade-loving Plants During The Hot Times</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/20/07) It’s been extremely hot lately, making it uncomfortable to go outside and work in the garden. The good news is that it feels a little better in the shade. With that in mind, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a beautiful shade-loving plant. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Heat stress is terrible this time of the year. The weather is just as hard on our plants as it is on us, so we should avoid planting trees and shrubs now. Wait until the weather cools down in October before trying to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Palms To Keep Them Attractive</title>
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      <title>Mowing Frequently Eliminates The Need To Bag Grass Clippings</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Bagging grass clippings is not necessary if you mow frequently. If you don't, however, bagging the clippings can keep your yard healthy and attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Balanced Ecosystem Keeps Ponds Healthy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/20/07) Aquatic gardens are popular in Louisiana landscapes. But gardeners can have problems keeping their ponds looking healthy. One striking issue is green water. A balanced ecosystem can stop green water from developing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/13/07) We start looking for pears to ripen on our trees in August. They will start to change color, with a red blush appearing on the fruit. You also might notice the fruit soften or drop out of the tree. If that happens before they're ripe, you can ripen them off the tree for fresh eating. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Repot Plants That Have Outgrown Their Containers</title>
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      <title>Louisiana Irises Are Dormant, Ready For Dividing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/13/07) The Louisiana Iris becomes dormant in the months of August and September. Then they begin active growth again in October. That means now is a great time to divide and transplant these plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Milkweed Attracts Migrating Monarch Butterflies</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/12/07) Louisiana gardeners can plant milkweed or butterfly weed for migrating monarch butterflies. Monarchs lay eggs on the butterfly weed. Although these plants may have other insect problems, remember that using insecticides on them will harm the butterflies. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/06/07) In these hot days of late summer our plants dry out quickly. Watering correctly will keep plants healthy. Mulching plants also helps conserve water, but overwatering can cause root rot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Check Landscape For Spider Mite And White Fly Infestations</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/06/07) Two of the most difficult insects to deal with in the home landscape are spider mites and white flies. Spider mites are tiny and difficult to see. White flies are small and white, and the young white flies are attached to the underside of the leaves they infest. Both of these insects feed on the sap of plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hardy Hibiscus Produces Beautiful Flowers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/06/07) Want a flower the size of a dinner plate that will bloom beautifully all summer long? In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some popular hibiscus varieties you can find at your local nursery this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Can Have A Fall Tomato Crop</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Louisiana vegetable gardeners can plant a wonderful crop of fall tomatoes. We need to get the transplants planted this month in North Louisiana. South Louisiana gardeners can wait until September to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prepare Vegetable Garden For Cooler Temperatures</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Vegetables we plant in August reflect the fact that summer will end soon. Crops like broccoli, cauliflower and kohlrabi can be seeded now. There also are other cool-season vegetables you can plant into your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Chinch Bugs Could Be Causing Lawn Damage</title>
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      <title>Get Palms Planted Now</title>
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      <title>Keep Summer Bedding Plants Attractive</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/30/07) Louisiana has a long summer growing season. The bedding plants we planted in April and May have been growing for a long time and may be tall and leggy at this point. It is too early to pull them out and plant cool-season bedding plants, but you can cut back these plants.(Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tropical Plant Combines Beauty and Fragrance</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/30/07) Louisiana gardeners love two things in their landscapes – great fragrances and wonderful tropical plants. The Harlequin Glory Bower or “Clerodendrum tricotomum” offers both of those.  (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Aphids Common Pests Of Crape Myrtles</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/23/07) Ever wonder why crape myrtles seem to always mist on your head? Well, it’s not water. The moisture actually is coming from aphids. In this week’s Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you how to control aphids on your crape myrtles. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Basil is a heat-tolerant herb that grows well in Louisiana during the summer. You can find basil plants at your local nursery to plant into your garden. If you already have some growing, harvest regularly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Use Cut Flowers To Enliven The Indoors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Cutting flowers from the garden is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Cut flowers in the late afternoon, cutting them on a slant. Put them in a bucket of water until you are ready to arrange them. Keep the arrangement away from direct sunlight and heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Gardenias And Hydrangeas Before Flower Buds Set</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Gardenias and hydrangeas are great summer-blooming shrubs. Since they must be pruned before they set their flower buds, this is the best time to prune them. If you wait too late to do this task, you may take off some of the plant's future flowers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Blackberry Canes That Produced Fruit This Year</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) Blackberries can be easy to grow and productive in the home garden. This is a good time to prune your blackberry plants. The canes that produced fruit this summer can be cut back. But leave the new canes alone. They will produce for you next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/23/07) July generally is fig month in Louisiana -- although the age of the tree or weather conditions can affect fig production. Once picked figs won't keep long, so enjoy them right away or use them in preserves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Summer Takes A Toll On Annual Bedding Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/16/07) Weeding can be a constant chore for gardeners. Mulching and using herbicides can help home gardeners face such chores less often. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ligularias Work Well In Shady Areas</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:34:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/16/07) You won’t find leopard plants growing in African savannahs. But you can find them growing in Louisiana landscapes. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about the ligularia in this Get It Growing edition. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Try Ground Covers Under Shade Trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:07:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/16/07) Shade trees have many benefits in the home landscape, but there is one downside. As these trees grow larger, the grass beneath them can suffer. Ground covers can tolerate the shade, so shade-loving ground covers like monkey grass and liriope are good choices under large trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Leaf Miner Is Hard To Control, But It's Not Impossible</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/16/07) The leaf miner is a common pest of ornamentals and vegetables. The larvae of leaf miners cause the damage to the plants. These pests feed on cells within the layers of the leaf, making it difficult to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Shade Trees Can Reduce Energy Costs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/09/07) Energy bills can spike during the summer months. Planting shade trees in appropriate places in your yard can help keep cooling costs down. While this is not the right time to plant trees, it is a good time to evaluate your shade needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tomato Production Slows In July</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/09/07) May through June is the peak harvest time for most tomatoes in Louisiana gardens. You may still have tomato flowers now, but with the intense heat of mid-summer, those flowers are less likely to set fruit. On the other hand, Roma tomatoes and other heat-tolerant tomatoes do well in the summertime. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Webworms Cause Minor Damage To Trees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/09/07) Webworms are small caterpillars that feed on the foliage of a variety of trees. They get their name because they create web-like structures at the end of branches -- enclosing the foliage. They feed on the foliage, but the damage they do generally is minimal. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mowing Frequently Keeps Lawn Healthy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/09/07) This is our lawn-care season. Mowing frequently and regularly will help keep your lawn healthy. Other lawn chores include fertilizing, keeping mower blades sharpened and watering regularly, if necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant Vegetables That Can Withstand Summer Heat</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/09/07) Despite the heat, July can be an active time in the vegetable garden. We can remove some of the plants that we planted in the spring and replace them with heat-tolerant vegetables such as cucumbers and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Webworms Cause Minor Damage To Trees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/09/07) One of the most common insect pests that attack trees in Louisiana during the summer are caterpillars called webworms. These caterpillars occur all through the summer, and they form webs at the ends of the branches, but their actual damage to trees is relatively minor. (Runtime: 1 minute, 25 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Container Plants Need Frequent Watering During Summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) Louisiana gardeners grow many plants in containers. This time of the year these plants need plenty of watering, especially if they are in a sunny location. Repotting plants into larger containers can help you cut down on the amount of watering you need to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ornamental Grasses Have Many Positive Traits</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) There are many beautiful ornamental grasses that can be used as decorative borders. They are drought tolerant and have good insect and disease resistance. Gardeners can find a wide variety of ornamental grasses at gardening centers -- with at least one that will fill their needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant Palms During Summer Months</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) Palm trees can be grown all over Louisiana. If you want to add a palm to your landscape, now is the time to plant them. Homeowners in North Louisiana should choose hardy palms for their climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticulturist Explains A Method To Remove Cypress Knees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) The bald cypress is Louisiana's state tree. It makes a great addition to the landscape, but gardeners can have a problem with cypress knees. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to remove knees that might pop up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune Hydrangeas and Gardenias Immediately After Blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 07/02/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in the early summer. Although most of the summer-flowering shrubs we grow in our landscapes bloom on new growth, hydrangeas and gardenias set their flower buds in late summer. When the plants finish flowering, prune them quickly so as not to cut off next year's flower buds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plan Ahead For A Beautiful Container Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 07/02/07) Container gardens full of beautiful plants are all the rage these days. When using an outdoor container, make sure it’s nice and large to fit into the scale of the outdoors. When choosing the plants, make sure they look good together. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Crocosmia Is An Easy-to-grow Summer-flowering Bulb</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:10:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 06/25/07) Many gardeners are painting their summer landscapes with the sweeping colors of beautiful flowers.  Gardeners can use a perennial flowering plant that’s not only colorful but also easy to grow in sun or shade – and resistant to major diseases and insects.  (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Summer Bedding Plants Brighten Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:27:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Despite the intense heat of summer, you can continue to plant colorful bedding plants to brighten your summer beds. Be sure to keep them well watered when they are newly planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Leave Gladiolas Foliage Intact Afer Blooming</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:21:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Gladiolas bulbs are planted in Louisiana landscapes to provide beautiful spikes of flowers in many colors. Once a gladiola finishes blooming, you should cut off the faded flower but leave all the foliage intact so it can provide food for the bulb. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Soluble Fertilizers Can Add A Boost Of Nutrients For Plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:15:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Fertilizers are products that add essential minerals and nutrients to the soil. Soluble fertilizers are dissolved in water and applied as a liquid to plants. They provide immediate nutrients to plants, but they do have drawbacks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Mexican Tarragon Can Replace French Variety During Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Tarragon is an herb that is popular in poultry dishes. French tarragon is the classic variety, but it won't grow in Louisiana during the summer. Cooks and gardeners can substitute Mexican tarragon to overcome that obstacle. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Pre-emergence Herbicides Can Stop Weeds From Occurring</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:02:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/25/07) Weeding work is never done, but there are ways to suppress weeds. Mulch is one way to keep weeds down. A pre-emergence herbicide also can prevent weeds from taking over beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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