By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Jul 1st, 2024
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LAWNSDeep South lawns may be fertilized this month through early August with one or two pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. For complete fertilizers (those with all three numbers on the front of the bag with values higher than zero), this translates into about seven pounds of 13-13-13 or...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Jun 3rd, 2024
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Searching for North Louisiana’s Lost Apple The prevailing paradigm is that apples (Malus domestica) won’t grow and produce in Louisiana. This isn’t true, of course. In fact, apple trees were once quite common on farms and homesteads throughout the southern United States, including the Deep So...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
May 1st, 2024
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Folks, as the ArkLaMiss has moved into spring, it seems the number of severe weather events is on the rise, and with the possibility of severe weather comes the possibility of damage from high winds, hail, lightning strikes, and saturated soils due to heavy rains. It’s never too late or too early to...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Apr 1st, 2024
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April is finally here and if you’re like me, you’re ready to get out into the garden and plant! But first, let me show you something really cool! Every year, I get a few questions about a green, gooey-looking substance that appears in yards on bare soil. This substance is dark green after a rain, ...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Feb 29th, 2024
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We’re a quarter of the way through 2024 and this is the month we anticipate our last frosts. And, the 2024 Louisiana Super Plant selections have been announced! Louisiana Super Plants offer something for every landscape whether you’re looking for specimen-quality shade trees, evergreen foundation p...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Jan 31st, 2024
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Alright, y’all, lots to consider and lots to do this month, so let’s get started! Lawns, where to begin? How about here: turfgrasses are plants, too. They have roots, stems, and leaves just like other plants. And, they’re green, meaning they photosynthesize to manufacture their own food. All of our...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Jan 2nd, 2024
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Happy New Year! Let’s make a New Year’s resolution to concentrate on soil health in 2024. The best way to make your gardens productive and beautiful all season long is to make sure plants are in the best soil possible. This means soil that is fertile, workable, and holds the right amount of moisture...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Dec 1st, 2023
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December gardening tasks may seem minimal but there’s never a shortage of tasks to accomplish outdoors. Let’s start with firewood. First be aware of what is and what is not a full cord of firewood. A standard cord measures 128 cubic feet. This is typically measured 4 feet high...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Nov 1st, 2023
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There is no shortage of things to be grateful for this year. The first and obvious are, of course, family, friends, and health. But, 2023 has been a special year for gardening and seeds and I’m especially grateful for the plethora of opportunities! By the time this is published, I’l...
By Nathan Coker
In In the Garden
Sep 29th, 2023
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After the triple-digit temperatures of late summer, it’s finally time to immerse our gardens and landscapes into everything fall. Everything from lawns to lantanas needs a respite from hot temperatures and long, cicada buzzing days. Moderate temperatures and quiet, cricket chirping aftern...
