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Video (08/26/26) A great tropical plant for shade gardens is the spiral ginger. It has unique blooms, interesting foliage and cold hardy roots.
(Video 08/19/26) Butterfly gingers are beautiful tropical plants that flourish in the heat, while perfuming the air with tropical fragrance.
(Video 08/12/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to recognize paper mulberry trees, and remove them from your landscape.
(Video 08/05/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly cut branches using the three-cut method.
(Video 07/29/26) Rose of Sharon, also called althea, is a reliable shrub that offers beautiful flowers, even on the hottest days.
(Video 07/22/26) Jason Stagg talks with entomologist Aaron Ashbrook about how to treat a problem for Camelia japonica — tea leaf scale.
(Video 07/20/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg and weed scientist Colton Blankenship talk about how to control a very difficult weed — torpedograss.
(Video 07/13/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with entomologist Aaron Ashbrook about fireflies.
(Video 07/08/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces the most recent Louisiana Super Plant, Rudbeckia fulgida, with its beautiful yellow flowers.
(Video 07/01/26) Jason Stagg describes some beautiful red, white and blue plants to include in an all-American landscape.
(Video 06/24/26) Jason Stagg talks with weed scientist Colton Blankenship about a group of weeds that are particularly difficult to handle -- sedges.
(Video 06/17/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Damon Abdi explain why suckers appear and how to properly remove them.
(Video 06/10/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Clark Robertson discuss a disease you may see popping up on your crape myrtles.
(Video 06/03/26) LSU AgCenter vegetable specialist Christine Coker explains how to successfully grow tomatoes in containers.
(Video 05/20/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best ways to remove fragrant false garlic.
(Video 05/27/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg describes a newer monstera — the incredibly unique Thai Constellation cultivar.
(Video 05/13/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how breeders have improved the salvia plant for landscapes.
(Video 05/06/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to the latest Super Plant, Stokes’ Aster.
(Video 04/29/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how this tropical plant can colorize a landscape, while conquering summer heat and humidty.
(Video 04/22/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how gerbera daisies add bright colors and warmth as border plants, in hanging baskets or even as trees.
(Video 04/15/26) LSU AgCenter extension entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to control ants in our yards.
(Video 04/01/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Dragon’s Breath celosia has been chosen as this spring’s LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant.
(Video 03/30/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends some native wetland plants that will look beautiful in rainwater collection areas.
(Video 03/16/2026) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to determine if those trees are actually citrus trees or citrus rootstock.
(Video 03/09/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to cut back your ornamental grasses to promote healthy re-growth later in the season.
(Video 03/01/26) AgCenter plant pathologist Raj Singh explains to horticulturist Jason Stagg, the right and wrong ways to send in plant samples to LSU's lab.
(Video 01/18/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ball moss can be a big problem for trees.
(Video 01/11/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends taking the time to explore the fascinating world of lichens.
(Video 01/04/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how the beautiful resurrection fern gets its name.
(Video 12/28/25) Jason Stagg suggests camelia sasanquas as an excellent choice for a variety of flower colors and evergreen foliage.
(Video 12/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why it's a bad idea to park on tree roots.
(Video 012/11/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly stake young trees.
(Video 12/07/25) LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist Michael Polozola explains why knowing chill hours is crucial to making the proper fruit tree selection.
(Video 11/30/25) Jason Stagg and Jessie Hoover talk about a beautiful native shrub that adds color to shade spots. It’s called oakleaf hydrangea.
(Video:11-23-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best plants you can use to show off vibrant cool-season color.
(Video: 11-16-25) LSU Horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with extension agent Jessie Hoover about what plants work best to attract wildlife into your yard.
(Video: 11-9-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg shows you how to get your plants ready to avoid devastating freeze damage.
(Video 10/26/25) Dusty miller is the fall LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant selection for 2025. Now is the time to plant it.
(Video 10/19/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a perennial native that’s easy to grow — swamp sunflower.
(Video: 10/12/25) LSU AgCenter extension agent Bert Hammett joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to discuss pre-emergent herbicides.
(Video: 09/19/2025) You might have a bird house in your yard, but have you ever considered installing a bat house?
(Video 09/15/2025) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook provides some strategies for tackling termites in a raised bed garden.
(Video 09/08/2025) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Clark Robertson explain; berries from the elderberry plant can be great for jams and syrups.
(Video 09/01/25) Horticulturist Clark Robertson explains how to handle Cercospora leaf spot on hydrangeas.
(Video 08/25/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a hybrid success story — the unique and beautiful El Niño desert orchid.
(Video 08/18/25) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook discusses the importance of identifying and welcoming beneficial insects to your garden.
(Video 08/11/25) Horticulturist Clark Robertson shares some tips about growing okra and how to best harvest them.
(Video 08/04/25) On this edition of Get It Growing, Jason Stagg talks with Jessie Hoover about plants that help keep deer away from your landscape.
(Video 7/28/25) AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg and AgCenter horticulturist Damon Abdi discuss some steps for creating a nice hardscape in your landscape.
Video (07/15/25) Jason Stagg and Hallie Dozier discuss how to assess trees and minimize damage before a hurricane.
(Video 07/22/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to Super Plant selection Vermillionaire cuphea on this edition of Get It Growing,
(Video 07/08/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg and AgCenter horticulturist Mary Helen Ferguson discuss how to prune overgrown blueberry bushes.
(Video 07/01/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to determine whether a fig is properly ripened and ready to pick.
(Video 06/24/25) Have you seen dead areas of your lawn or a large amount of weed growth? Learn how lawn aeration can address those issues and improve your lawn.
(Video 06/17/25) Learn how to create rain gardens that can lessen contaminant runoff, while creating a pleasing look to the landscape.
(Video 06/10/25) On this edition of Get It Growing, we look at the dangers ambrosia beetles pose to trees and what can be done to minimize the damage.
(Video 06/03/25) It's blueberry picking season and Louisiana gardeners have a lot of varieties to choose from. What are some of the best yield varieties?
(Video 05/26/25) The LSU AgCenter Super Plant for spring 2025 is gaura.
(Video 05/19/25) Tractor seat plant is a great choice for those parts of your landscape that don’t get sunlight.
(Video: 5-5-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ajuga is a great selection for shady parts of your landscape.
(Video 4/28/25) Eric DeBoer joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to discuss how to properly fertilize your lawn to make healthy.
(Video 4/21/25) Jason Stagg and AgCenter turf specialist Eric DeBoer discuss how to control existing cool season weeds and emerging warm season ones.
(Video 05/14/25) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to minimize mosquitos in your yard.
(Video 04/07/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Southern Indica azalea was chosen as this year’s Louisiana Super Plant for the spring.
(Video 03/31/25) Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to control ants in our yards using the Texas two-step.
(Video 03/24/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg discusses a couple of the most plentiful weeds and how to remove them.
(03/17/25) Grafting is a great way to get off to the best start with your trees.
(03/10/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Michael Polozola explain how to properly prune and train fruit trees to grow their best.
(Video 3/3/25) Some landscapes require a lot of time and effort to maintain the plants.
(Video 2/24/25) Now is a great time to take steps to help maintain small trees and shrubs in your landscape.
(Video 02/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Michael Polozola about some of the best pecan varieties for our state and the best time to plant them.
(Video 02/10/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg advises patience before removing plants that appear to be dead after a freeze.
(Video 01/27/25) On this Get It Growing, discover some great small trees you can use in your yard and how to properly plant them.
(Video 02/03/25) On this Get It Growing, learn how to get the best fig cuttings to propagate a healthy plant.
(Video 01/27/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg mentions some great small trees you can use in your yard and explains how to properly plant them.
(Video 01/20/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Michael Polozola discuss tips for growing the camellia japonica.
(Video 01/13/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Anna Timmerman discuss the pawpaw tree — a native Louisiana plant.
(Video 12/26/24) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg describes some important steps for maintaining plants moved indoors.
(Video 12/23/24) There’s a reason why some satsuma fruits look very different than others.
(Video 12/19/24) On this Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best holly varieties to grow in your landscape.
(Video 12/16/24) Citrus trees can be a great addition to your landscape.
(Video 12/04/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to care for your poinsettias so they last through the holidays.
(Video 11/27/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg provides you with some good perennials to plant in your landscape now.
(Video 11/24/24) The cooler months are the best time to plant trees in the landscape.
(Video 11/17/24) With the approach of colder weather, it’s time to clean up your garden beds and prepare them for the cool season ahead.
(Video 11/03/24) A summer drought is not the only time you should water your trees.
(11/10/24) With cooler temperatures, it’s now time to start growing culinary herbs in your garden.
(Video 10/28/24) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Super Plant program identifies excellent plants that look beautiful and grow well throughout Louisiana.
(Video 10/21/24) There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to mulch around your trees.
(Video 10/14/24) While most pollinator plants bloom during the spring, salvias keep pollinators content throughout the fall.
