(Image above: White Drift) Super Plant Roses In a special ceremony at the White House Rose Garden, former President Ronald Reagan declared the rose the National Flower of the United States of America in 1986. Only two roses have been chosen to date, as part of the Louisiana Super Plant Program. They are the […]
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(Image above: Leucojum “snowflake”) Winter to Cool Season This month, continue to protect tender and tropical plants during freezing temperatures. Water plants especially if the soil is dry. Bring potted and hanging plants inside a garage, greenhouse or protect with plant coverings or plastic. Mulch in-ground plants with straw or leaves. Do not leave
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(Image above: Bottlebrush blooms”) Now is the Time to Plant Trees Now is the time to plant trees for the New Orleans. November through February is best in our area. This will allow the roots of your new tree to become established before the hot, dry summer season. Container grown trees can be planted
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(Image above: Coral Honeysuckle) Plants That I Have Known and Loved PLANT LIST From talk by Dan Gill, Horticulturist, Garden Columnist, Radio host presented to the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans Limelight Hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’, large deciduous plant, white blooms, pinkish with age, lose leaves in winter, good drainage, don’t over
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(Image above: Pineapple Sage) Cool Season Herb Gardening Now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs used to cook. These herbs establish well when planted during the mild weather we have this time of the year. Winter cold will not hurt hardy herbs, and they grow vigorously during mild weather. Fall-planted
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