Gardening isn't just about beauty. It's about pruning, failure, and cutting losses. Here are gardening lessons that apply to ...

From elegant dried florals to Louisiana native plants, Baton Rouge is blooming with local shops and events to grow your plant ...

This pretty flower is a favorite among gardeners, and unfortunately, deer too. The herbivores love snacking on this plant and ...

Many plantings on her property have special connections to family and friends. “You get a reputation as someone who is interested in gardens, so people think of you when something needs to be divided, ...

Azaleas are perhaps the premier flowering shrub. Even though they are sold in retail stores here, azaleas do not grow well in ...

Turn your yard into a hummingbird feast with this vibrant and gorgeous flower. Learn when it blooms and how it can work as a ...

Most home gardeners prize azaleas for their wide range of colors and low maintenance. By learning to prune these shrubs properly, you will be rewarded with healthy plants that bring spring color ...

But, for flowering shrubs like azaleas, the best companion plants are those that thrive under the same conditions while also adding to the beauty and color of the garden.

Azaleas are popular shrubs for filling flower beds or containers with a bounty of color in spring. They are best planted in fall or early spring during their dormant period. April can be ideal for ...

Newly transplanted shrubs are especially susceptible to drying out, so keeping them well-watered during the first growing season is essential. However, azaleas don’t like sitting in wet soil.

If ever there was a plant that has shown itself to be a reliable performer in Louisiana landscapes, it’s the Southern Indica azalea — one of the AgCenter’s 2025 Super Plant picks.

If ever there was a plant that has shown itself to be a reliable performer in Louisiana landscapes, it’s the Southern Indica azalea — one of the AgCenter’s 2025 Super Plant picks.